Heather Murphy

IrelandIrelandActive
Born
Jan 12, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Heather Murphy is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on January 12, 2004. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 5:06.06 in the Mile, 9:59.43 in the 3000m, 9:40.27 in the 3000m, 16:12.77 in the 5000m and 33:38.48 in the 10000m. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 10 000 m33:38.48
2026 season best33:38.48Mar 27, 2026 · Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:24.40
Last competitionIrish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, DublinJul 19, 2026 · 56:59
Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 33:38.48, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:24.40, 2026 season best 33:38.48 (Mar 27, 2026, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Jul 19, 2026, 56:59 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorNC 20255:06.06901 pts––
3000mDublin 2024Ireland 3000 m all-time list9:59.43916 pts––
3000mIndoorNC 20259:40.27995 pts–#825
5000mNC 2026Ireland 5000 m all-time list16:12.771,027 pts–#725
10000mNC 2026Ireland 10 000 m all-time list33:38.481,054 pts–#294
SemiCork City 2026Ireland Half Marathon all-time list1:15:111,026 pts–#806

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:44.22–Mar 20, 2026–
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:06.10–Feb 19, 2026–
20263000m Indoor9:40.89–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:40.89–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
20263000m-short-track 9:46.40–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
20265000m 16:12.77–May 3, 2026Duke Twilight
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:24.40–Mar 7, 2026NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20265MilesRoad 27:24–Jun 21, 2026Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Heather Murphy's 10 000 m personal best is 33:38.48, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA).

Heather Murphy competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 33:38.48, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA). Last competition: Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin on Jul 19, 2026, 56:59.