John Collins

John Collins

Born
Jan 1, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

John Collins is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1989. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:57.58 in the 800m, 4:02.47 in the 1500m, 8:54.50 in the 3000m, 8:52.61 in the 3000m and 15:37.74 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 1500 m4:02.47
2023 season best9:20.94Feb 18, 2023 · National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i)
Personal best · 800 m1:57.58
Last competitionIrish ChampionshipsJul 30, 2023 · 15:37.74

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:02.47, 800 m 1:57.58, 2023 season best 9:20.94 (Feb 18, 2023, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i)) · Last competition: Irish Championships, Jul 30, 2023, 15:37.74 · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mDublin 2014Ireland 800 m all-time list1:57.58822 pts–
1500mOordegem 2016Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:02.47826 pts–
3000m2016Ireland 3000 m all-time list8:54.50761 pts–
3000mIndoorAbbotstown 20188:52.61786 pts–
5000mDublin 2023Ireland 5000 m all-time list15:37.74701 pts–
10000mDublin 2023Ireland 10 000 m all-time list32:45.87735 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20233000m-short-track Indoor9:20.94–Feb 18, 2023Irish Indoor Championships
20233000m Indoor9:20.94–Feb 18, 2023Irish Indoor Championships
20235000m 15:37.74–Jul 30, 2023Irish Championships
202310000m 32:45.87–Jul 15, 2023AAI Games
2022800m 2:00.29–Aug 10, 2022Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR)
20183000m-short-track Indoor8:52.61–Feb 4, 2018Abbotstown (IRL) (i)
20183000m-short-track 8:52.61–Feb 4, 2018–
20183000m Indoor8:52.61–Feb 4, 2018Abbotstown (IRL) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Collins's 1500 m personal best is 4:02.47, set on May 29, 2016 in Oordegem (BEL).

John Collins competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2023 season best: 9:20.94, set on Feb 18, 2023 in National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i). Last competition: Irish Championships on Jul 30, 2023, 15:37.74.