Hope Saunders
IrelandActive- Born
- Jan 1, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · Mile Short Track
Hope Saunders is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1997. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:44.62 in the 1500m, 5:10.39 in the Mile, 9:42.46 in the 3000m, 17:42.04 in the 5000m and 17:18 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · 3000 m9:42.46
2026 season best4:44.62Aug 9, 2026 · Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
Personal best · Mile Short Track5:10.39
Last competitionNational League FinalAug 9, 2026 · 4:44.62
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 9:42.46, Mile Short Track 5:10.39, 2026 season best 4:44.62 (Aug 9, 2026, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin (IRL)) · Last competition: National League Final, Aug 9, 2026, 4:44.62 · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorKS 20215:10.39873 pts––
5KilometreDublin 202617:18–#547
3000m-short-trackIndoorKS 202110:20.98868 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:44.62 | – | Aug 9, 2026 | National League Final |
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 17:18 | – | May 16, 2026 | Irish 5km Road Running Championships |
| 2021 | 1500m | 5:00.11 | – | Apr 10, 2021 | Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS (USA) |
| 2021 | mile-short-track | 5:10.39 | – | Feb 12, 2021 | – |
| 2021 | mile-short-track Indoor | 5:10.39 | – | Feb 12, 2021 | Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | Mile Indoor | 5:10.39 | – | Feb 12, 2021 | Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 3000m Indoor | 10:20.98 | – | Jan 16, 2021 | Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 10:20.98 | – | Jan 16, 2021 | Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (USA) (i) |