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Jake O'Brien

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Birth dateJun 14, 2004
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Jake O'Brien is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on June 14, 2004. He competes primarily in the 3000m-short-track, 10Kilometr and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 12:09.99 in the 3000m-short-track, 42:38 in the 10Kilometr, 20:28.67 in the 5000m-short-track and 45:30.46 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
42:38
5000 Metres Short Track
20:28.67
2026 season best
1:38:35
Mar 7, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
45th Dudinska 50
Mar 7, 2026 · 1:38:35
45th Dudinska 50
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 42:38, 5000 Metres Short Track 20:28.67, 2026 season best 1:38:35 (Mar 7, 2026) · Last competition: 45th Dudinska 50, Mar 7, 2026, 1:38:35 · 22 years old

PB

Personal bests

12:09.99
42:38
20:28.67
45:30.46

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
HalfMarath
1:38:35-Mar 7, 2026-45th Dudinska 50
2025
3000m-short-track
12:33.07-Apr 12, 2025
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Irish University Athletics Associations Track & Field, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
2025
20kmW
20:28.67-Jun 14, 2025
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Connacht U14 - Senior Championships, ATU Sligo, Sligo
2025
5000m-short-track
20:28.67-Jun 14, 2025
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Connacht U14 - Senior Championships, ATU Sligo, Sligo
2025
10Kilometr
42:38-Mar 22, 2025
↑
44th Dudinska 50
2025
10,000Metr
45:30.46-Jul 20, 2025
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European Athletics U23 Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen
2024
3000m-short-track
12:09.99-Jan 20, 2024
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Irishl U23 Indoor Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)
2024
3Kilometre
12:09.99-Jan 20, 2024
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Irishl U23 Indoor Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)
2024
5000m-short-track
21:45.76-Feb 18, 2024
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Irish Indoor Championships
2024
10Kilometr
44:00-Mar 16, 2024
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43rd Dudinska 50
2023
3Kilometre
12:51.49-Jun 3, 2023
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Irish Schools National Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
2023
3000m-short-track
12:51.49-Jun 2, 2023
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Irish Schools National Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
2023
20kmW
21:32.26-Jul 2, 2023
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National Junior & U23 Championships (U20), Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
2023
5000m-short-track
21:32.26-Jul 2, 2023
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National Junior & U23 Championships (U20), Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
2023
10,000Metr
45:49.77-Jul 30, 2023
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Irish Championships
2023
10Kilometr
48:59-May 21, 2023
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European Race Walking Team Championships
2022
3000m-short-track
13:03.41-Mar 13, 2022
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AIT International Arena, Athlone (IRL) (i)
2022
5000m-short-track
23:24.09-Jul 17, 2022
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Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore (IRL)
2022
10Kilometr
45:20-Dec 18, 2022
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Irish Open 20km & 35km Race Walking Championships
2022
10,000Metr
47:59.92-Jun 26, 2022
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Irish Championships
2021
10Kilometr
48:39-Dec 19, 2021
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Irish Open 35km Race Walking Championships

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HalfMarath
1:38:35-Mar 745th Dudinska 50

2025

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
45:47-Dec 14World Race Walking Tour
HalfMarath
DNF-Dec 14World Race Walking Tour
10,000Metr
45:30.46-Jul 20European Athletics U23 Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen
10Kilometr
45:30.46-Jul 17European Athletics U23 Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen
20kmW
21:30.99-Jul 5Irish U23 Outdoor Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
5000m-short-track
21:30.99-Jul 5Irish U23 Outdoor Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
5000m-short-track
20:28.67-Jun 14Connacht U14 - Senior Championships, ATU Sligo, Sligo
20kmW
20:28.67-Jun 14Connacht U14 - Senior Championships, ATU Sligo, Sligo
10Kilometr
44:58-May 17Podebrady Race Walking
3000m-short-track
12:33.07-Apr 12Irish University Athletics Associations Track & Field, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
10Kilometr
42:38-Mar 2244th Dudinska 50
5000m-short-track
21:26.52-Feb 23Irish Indoor Championships

2024

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
45:20-Dec 15World Race Walking Tour
3000m-short-track
13:04.60-Apr 6Irish Universities Track and Field Championships
10Kilometr
44:00-Mar 1643rd Dudinska 50
5000m-short-track
21:45.76-Feb 18Irish Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
12:09.99-Jan 20Irishl U23 Indoor Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)
3Kilometre
12:09.99-Jan 20Irishl U23 Indoor Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)

2023

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
45:49.77-Jul 30Irish Championships
10Kilometr
45:49.77-Jul 29Irish Championships
10Kilometr
47:53.04-Jul 15Campionati Regionali Individuali Assoluti + Trofeo Anguria, Campo Sportivo Putti, Bergamo
10,000Metr
47:53.04-Jul 15Campionati Regionali Individuali Assoluti + Trofeo Anguria, Campo Sportivo Putti, Bergamo
20kmW
21:32.26-Jul 2National Junior & U23 Championships (U20), Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
5000m-short-track
21:32.26-Jul 2National Junior & U23 Championships (U20), Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
3Kilometre
12:51.49-Jun 3Irish Schools National Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
3000m-short-track
12:51.49-Jun 2Irish Schools National Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
10Kilometr
48:59-May 21European Race Walking Team Championships
10Kilometr
DNF-Mar 2543rd Dudinska 50
3000m-short-track
12:59.08-Jan 14Irish U20 Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i)
3Kilometre
12:59.08-Jan 14Irish U20 Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i)

2022

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
45:20-Dec 18Irish Open 20km & 35km Race Walking Championships
5000m-short-track
23:24.09-Jul 17Irish U20 Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
5000m-short-track
24:03.96-Jul 9Irish Life Health National Juvenile Outdoors U19, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
10,000Metr
47:59.92-Jun 26Irish Championships
10Kilometr
47:59.92-Jun 25Irish Championships
3000m-short-track
13:14.52-Jun 4Irish Life Health Irish Schools Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
10Kilometr
46:11-Apr 2Poděbrady Walking
3000m-short-track
13:03.41-Mar 13Irish U20 Indoor Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
48:39-Dec 19Irish Open 35km Race Walking Championships

Honours

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World Race Walking Tour

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2024
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jake O'Brien's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Jake O'Brien's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 42:38, set on Mar 22, 2025 in Dudince (SVK).

Which events does Jake O'Brien compete in?

Jake O'Brien competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Jake O'Brien perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:38:35, set on Mar 7, 2026. Last competition: 45th Dudinska 50 on Mar 7, 2026, 1:38:35.