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Jamie Gahan

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Birth dateFeb 8, 1981
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Jamie Gahan is a Ireland long-distance runner, born on February 8, 1981. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 8:36.99 in the 3000m, 14:59.57 in the 5000m, 8:43.54 in the 3000m-short-track and 25:27 in the 5MilesRoad. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
3000 m
8:36.99
5000 m
14:59.57
2026 season best
15:05.81
Jun 6, 2026 · Irishtown Stadium, Dublin (IRL)
2026 season best
Last competition
Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships
Jun 21, 2026 · 25:27
Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships
Age
45 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m 8:36.99, 5000 m 14:59.57, 2026 season best 15:05.81 (Jun 6, 2026, Irishtown Stadium, Dublin (IRL)) · Last competition: Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships, Jun 21, 2026, 25:27 · 45 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
15:05.81-Jun 6, 2026
↓
Irish Milers Club
2026
5MilesRoad
25:27-Jun 21, 2026-Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships
2025
3000m
8:36.99-May 10, 2025
↑
Belfast Irish milers meet
2025
3000m-short-track
8:43.54-Feb 23, 2025-Irish Indoor Championships
2024
CrossCount
32:06-Feb 25, 2024
↑
47.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor - ECCC XC, Albufeira - ECCC Cross Country
2023
3000m
8:48.03-Apr 29, 2023
↑
Dublin Graded Meet 1
2023
5000m
14:59.57-Jul 30, 2023
↓
Irish Championships
2023
CrossCount
26:34-Oct 15, 2023
↑
Autumn Open International, Dublin - XC 6.0km
2022
CrossCount
32:45-Nov 20, 2022
↑
Irish Cross Country Championships, Donegal - XC 8.0km

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5MilesRoad
25:27-Jun 21Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships
5000m
15:05.81-Jun 6Irish Milers Club

2025

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:44.83-Jun 18UCD Track & Field Meet
3000m
8:36.99-May 10Belfast Irish milers meet
3000m
8:48.71-May 3Irish Milers Club- TUS, Clonmel Track, Clonmel
3000m-short-track
8:43.54-Feb 23Irish Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
8:43.54-Feb 22Irish Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
8:51.71-Jan 11AAI Games, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i)

2024

1 performance

2023

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
34:43-Nov 19Irish Senior Cross Country Championships, Gowran Park, Gowran - XC 9.0km
CrossCount
26:34-Oct 15Autumn Open International, Dublin - XC 6.0km
5000m
14:59.57-Jul 30Irish Championships
3000m
8:57.75-Jul 16AAI Games
3000m
8:57.75-Jul 15AAI Games
3000m
8:51.37-Jul 5Dublin Graded Meet 6
3000m
8:48.03-Apr 29Dublin Graded Meet 1

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
32:45-Nov 20Irish Cross Country Championships, Donegal - XC 8.0km

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jamie Gahan's 3000 m personal best?

Jamie Gahan's 3000 m personal best is 8:36.99, set on May 10, 2025 in Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR).

Which events does Jamie Gahan compete in?

Jamie Gahan competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Jamie Gahan perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 15:05.81, set on Jun 6, 2026 in Irishtown Stadium, Dublin (IRL). Last competition: Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships on Jun 21, 2026, 25:27.