Gary Thornton

Gary Thornton

IrelandIreland
Born
Jul 29, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 10 Miles Road

Gary Thornton is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on July 29, 1979. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:57.60 in the 1500m, 8:08.47 in the 3000m, 13:58.89 in the 5000m, 29:00.65 in the 10000m and 1:04:42 in the Semi. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:00.65
2016 season best1:11:48Aug 7, 2016
2016 season best
Personal best · 10 Miles Road48:22

As of Oct 27, 2026: 10 000 m 29:00.65, 10 Miles Road 48:22, 2016 season best 1:11:48 (Aug 7, 2016) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mGreystones 20133:57.60883 pts–
3000mDublin 20118:08.471,007 pts–
5000mManchester 201013:58.891,004 pts–
10000mCA 201029:00.651,041 pts–
SemiThe Hague 20091:04:421,005 pts–
MarathonBerlin 20152:17:191,002 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016Semi 1:11:48–Aug 7, 2016–
2015Semi 1:06:34–Aug 2, 2015–
2015Marathon 2:17:19–Sep 27, 2015–
20143000m 8:28.88–May 25, 2014–
201410000m 30:02.25–May 10, 2014–
2014Semi 1:07:22–Mar 30, 2014–
20131500m 3:57.60–May 25, 2013–
20133000m 8:20.59–Jun 25, 2013–
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Gary Thornton's 10 000 m personal best is 29:00.65, set on May 1, 2010 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Gary Thornton competes in the 10 000 m and 10 Miles Road.

2016 season best: 1:11:48, set on Aug 7, 2016.