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Jimmy Mcdonald

Jimmy Mcdonald

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Birth dateApr 11, 1964
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Jimmy Mcdonald is a Ireland race walker, born on April 11, 1964. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5000m-short-track and 10,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:22:45 in the 20kmW, 19:24.91 in the 5000m-short-track and 41:02.52 in the 10,000Metr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:22:45
5000 Metres Short Track
19:24.91
1997 season best
19:44.90
Mar 17, 1997
1997 season best
Age
62 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:22:45, 5000 Metres Short Track 19:24.91, 1997 season best 19:44.90 (Mar 17, 1997) · 62 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:22:45
19:24.91
41:02.52

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1997
5000m-short-track
19:44.90-Mar 17, 1997
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1996
10,000Metr
41:02.52-Jun 16, 1996--
1996
20kmW
1:27:49-Apr 20, 1996
↓
-
1992
20kmW
1:25:16-Jul 31, 1992
↓
-
1991
5000m-short-track
19:24.91-Mar 10, 1991
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1989
5000m-short-track
19:25.98-Mar 5, 1989
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
1988
20kmW
1:22:45-Sep 23, 1988
↓
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1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
19:44.90-Mar 17Nenagh (i)

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:32:11-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10,000Metr
41:02.52-Jun 16Dublin Irish Championships, Dublin
20kmW
1:27:49-Apr 20La Coruña European Cup Race Walking, La Coruña

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:25:16-Jul 31The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
19:24.91-Mar 10IAAF World Indoor Championships
5000m-short-track
20:04.11-Mar 9IAAF World Indoor Championships

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
19:25.98-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:22:45-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

Honours

6

The XXV Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1992
8

IAAF World Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track

1991
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jimmy Mcdonald's 20 km race walk personal best?

Jimmy Mcdonald's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:22:45, set on Sep 23, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR).

Which events does Jimmy Mcdonald compete in?

Jimmy Mcdonald competes in the 20 km race walk and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Jimmy Mcdonald perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 19:44.90, set on Mar 17, 1997.