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John Downes

John Downes

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Birth dateJul 21, 1967
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John Downes is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on July 21, 1967. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:57.88 in the 1500m, 8:00.24 in the 3000m, 13:29.91 in the 5000m, 30:05.34 in the 10000m and 1:03:40 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
2 Miles
8:27.00
5000 m
13:29.91
2009 season best
32:36
Dec 5, 2009
2009 season best
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 2 Miles 8:27.00, 5000 m 13:29.91, 2009 season best 32:36 (Dec 5, 2009) · 59 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
10Kilometr
32:36-Dec 5, 2009--
2004
1500m
3:57.88-Jun 12, 2004--
2003
10MilesRoa
52:10-Apr 18, 2003
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2003
Semi
1:08:29-Jan 12, 2003
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2002
10MilesRoa
49:45-Oct 20, 2002
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2001
10000m
30:05.34-Jun 9, 2001--
2001
Semi
1:07:27-Sep 16, 2001
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1997
CrossCount
28:52-Feb 1, 1997
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1997
Semi
1:03:40-Mar 23, 1997
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1996
5000m
13:52.83-May 12, 1996
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1996
CrossCount
35:05-Dec 15, 1996
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3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
1995
3000m
8:00.24-Jul 23, 1995--
1995
CrossCount
27:26-Dec 2, 1995
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2nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
1994
2Miles
8:27.00-Jul 30, 1994--
1994
5000m
13:29.91-Jul 4, 1994
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1993
CrossCount
31:44-Feb 14, 1993
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1993
15Kilometr
46:37-Oct 30, 1993--
1992
CrossCount
38:31-Mar 21, 1992
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1990
CrossCount
38:30-Mar 25, 1990
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1986
CrossCount
25:01.3-Mar 23, 1986
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2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:36-Dec 5Belfast Seeley Cup 10K, Belfast

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:57.88-Jun 12Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
52:10-Apr 18Maidenhead
Semi
1:08:29-Jan 12Egmond Aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:45-Oct 20Twickenham 10 miles, Twickenham
10MilesRoa
52:14-Aug 17Dublin 10 miles, Dublin

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:27-Sep 16South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields
10000m
30:05.34-Jun 9AAA 10,000m Championships, Watford

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:40-Mar 23City-Pier-City Half Marathon, The Hague
CrossCount
28:52-Feb 112th CROSS AUCHAN, Tourcoing

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
35:05-Dec 153rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
5000m
13:52.83-May 12Portland, OR

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
27:26-Dec 22nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
3000m
8:00.24-Jul 23Sheffield

1994

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2Miles
8:27.00-Jul 30Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
5000m
13:43.07-Jul 15London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
5000m
13:29.91-Jul 4Gävle

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
46:37-Oct 3015 km, Tulsa, OK
CrossCount
31:44-Feb 14Eurocross, Diekirch

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
38:31-Mar 2120th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Boston, MA

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
38:30-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Aix-les-Bains

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
25:01.3-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Neuchatel

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Downes's 2 Miles personal best?

John Downes's 2 Miles personal best is 8:27.00, set on Jul 30, 1994 in Hechtel (BEL).

Which events does John Downes compete in?

John Downes competes in the 2 Miles and 5000 m.

How did John Downes perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 32:36, set on Dec 5, 2009.