Gareth Turnbull

Gareth Turnbull

IrelandIreland
Born
May 14, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

Gareth Turnbull is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on May 14, 1979. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.96 in the 800m, 3:36.60 in the 1500m, 3:57.61 in the Mile, 7:57.90 in the 3000m and 8:09.29 in the 3000m. He has earned 5 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 1500 m3:36.60
#892 all-time
2012 season best3:53.34Apr 20, 2012 · Auburn, AL
2012 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:58.88

As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.60 (#892 all-time), Mile Short Track 3:58.88, 2012 season best 3:53.34 (Apr 20, 2012, Auburn, AL (USA)) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mBedford 20021:47.961,085 pts–
1500mCuxhaven 20033:36.601,153 pts#892
MilePA 20023:57.611,104 pts–
3000mIndoorGlasgow 20027:57.901,091 pts–
3000m19998:09.291,002 pts–
5000mBelfast 200514:06.80978 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20121500m 3:53.34–Apr 20, 2012Auburn, AL (USA)
20113000m-short-track Indoor8:20.94–Feb 19, 2011Belfast (GBR) (i)
20113000m Indoor8:20.94–Feb 19, 2011Belfast (GBR) (i)
20113000m-short-track 8:20.94–Feb 19, 2011–
2010800m 1:53.57–Jun 2, 2010Dublin (IRL)
20101500m 3:46.15–Jun 5, 2010Tullamore (IRL)
200910Kilometr 30:03–Apr 5, 2009Dublin (IRL)
20081500m 3:42.33–Mar 28, 2008Tallahassee, FL (USA)
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FAQ

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Gareth Turnbull's 1500 m personal best is 3:36.60, set on Jul 19, 2003 in Cuxhaven (GER), #892 on the all-time list.

Gareth Turnbull competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

2012 season best: 3:53.34, set on Apr 20, 2012 in Auburn, AL (USA).