James Mccarthy

James Mccarthy

IrelandIreland
Born
Sep 20, 1984 (42 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

James Mccarthy is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on September 20, 1984. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:56.94 in the 800m, 3:57.51 in the 1500m, 8:19.90 in the 3000m, 14:34.52 in the 5000m and 8:37.65 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 3000 m8:19.90
2022 season best8:49.64Apr 28, 2022 · Munster Technological University Track, Cork
2022 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:34.52

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 8:19.90, 5000 m 14:34.52, 2022 season best 8:49.64 (Apr 28, 2022, Munster Technological University Track, Cork (IRL)) · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mDublin 2013Ireland 800 m all-time list1:56.94838 pts–
1500mDublin 2010Ireland 1500 m all-time list3:57.51884 pts–
3000mCork 2014Ireland 3000 m all-time list8:19.90943 pts–
5000mDublin 2013Ireland 5000 m all-time list14:34.52888 pts–
3000m-short-track20108:37.65865 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorBelfast 20108:37.65865 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20223000m 8:49.64–Apr 28, 2022Munster Technological University Track, Cork (IRL)
20193000m Indoor8:45.49–Feb 17, 2019Irish Indoor Championships, Abbotstown (i)
20193000m-short-track Indoor8:45.49–Feb 17, 2019Irish Indoor Championships, Abbotstown (i)
20165000m 15:06.72–Jun 26, 2016Dublin (IRL)
201610MilesRoa 51:29–Mar 6, 2016Cork (IRL)
20153000m 8:42.37–Jul 7, 2015Cork (IRL)
20155000m 14:52.70–Aug 9, 2015Dublin (IRL)
201510MilesRoa 51:55–Mar 8, 2015Cork (IRL)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Mccarthy's 3000 m personal best is 8:19.90, set on Jul 8, 2014 in Cork (IRL).

James Mccarthy competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2022 season best: 8:49.64, set on Apr 28, 2022 in Munster Technological University Track, Cork (IRL).