John Fitzsimons
IrelandActive- Born
- May 5, 1998 (28 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 Metres Short Track
John Fitzsimons is a Ireland sprinter, born on May 5, 1998. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 47.98 in the 400m, 1:45.66 in the 800m, 3:41.66 in the 1500m, 4:05.11 in the Mile and 3:44.08 in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · 800 m1:45.66
2026 season best1:49.85Jul 10, 2026
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:52.14
Last competitionMorton GamesJul 10, 2026 · 1:49.85
As of Nov 7, 2026: 800 m 1:45.66 (#704 all-time), 1500 Metres Short Track 3:52.14, 2026 season best 1:49.85 (Jul 10, 2026) · Last competition: Morton Games, Jul 10, 2026, 1:49.85 · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorAthlone 20204:05.111,065 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorAthlone 20243:44.081,101 pts–
1500m-short-track20203:52.14994 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:49.85 | – | Jul 10, 2026 | Morton Games |
| 2024 | 600m-short-track Indoor | 1:18.21 | – | Jan 25, 2024 | TRACK & FIELD Live |
| 2024 | 600m Indoor | 1:18.21 | – | Jan 25, 2024 | TRACK & FIELD Live |
| 2024 | 800m Indoor | 1:47.88 | – | Jan 27, 2024 | AAI Indoor Games, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i) |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:47.88 | – | Jan 27, 2024 | AAI Indoor Games, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i) |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:49.42 | – | May 19, 2024 | 3rd Lucca International Meeting, Campo Scuola Moreno Martini, Lucca |
| 2024 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:44.08 | – | Jan 14, 2024 | National Indoor League Round 2 |
| 2024 | 1500m Indoor | 3:44.08 | – | Jan 14, 2024 | National Indoor League Round 2 |