John Doherty
IrelandActive- Born
- Jul 22, 1961 (65 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 5000 m
John Doherty is a Ireland long-distance runner, born on July 22, 1961. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:41.59 in the 3000m, 13:14.17 in the 5000m, 27:49.74 in the 10000m, 2:27:00 in the Marathon and 5:09.53 in the 2000m. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · 3000 m7:41.59
2026 season best24:59Jan 25, 2026 · Dublin
Personal best · 5000 m13:14.17
Last competitionPhoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon, BelfastMay 3, 2026 · 2:27:00
As of Nov 5, 2026: 3000 m 7:41.59, 5000 m 13:14.17 (#574 all-time), 2026 season best 24:59 (Jan 25, 2026, Dublin (IRL)) · Last competition: Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon, Belfast, May 3, 2026, 2:27:00 · 65 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5MilesRoad | 24:59 | – | Jan 25, 2026 | AXA Raheny 5 |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:27:00 | – | May 3, 2026 | Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon, Belfast |
| 1993 | 3000m | 7:56.27 | – | Jul 21, 1993 | Nice (FRA) |
| 1993 | 5000m | 13:32.47 | – | Jul 1, 1993 | Århus (DEN) |
| 1992 | 2Miles | 8:23.22 | – | Jul 17, 1992 | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1992 | 5000m | 13:18.91 | – | Jul 10, 1992 | London (GBR) |
| 1990 | 3000m | 7:49.64 | – | Jul 9, 1990 | Lappeenranta (FIN) |
| 1990 | 5000m | 13:14.17 | – | Jul 2, 1990 | Stockholm (SWE) |