JW
John Woods

John Woods

IRLIRLMen
Birth dateDec 8, 1955
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John Woods is a Ireland long-distance runner, born on December 8, 1955. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:36.51 in the 5000m, 28:14.71 in the 10000m, 1:04:19 in the Semi and 2:11:30 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
10 000 m
28:14.71
Marathon
2:11:30
1990 season best
36:10
Mar 25, 1990
1990 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 28:14.71, Marathon 2:11:30, 1990 season best 36:10 (Mar 25, 1990) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:36.51
28:14.71
1:04:19
2:11:30

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
CrossCount
36:10-Mar 25, 1990
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1989
CrossCount
42:40-Mar 19, 1989
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1988
CrossCount
36:07-Mar 26, 1988
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1988
Semi
1:04:19-Jul 24, 1988--
1988
Marathon
2:11:30-Apr 24, 1988--
1987
10000m
28:14.71-Jul 2, 1987
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1987
CrossCount
37:44-Mar 22, 1987
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1986
5000m
13:36.51-Jul 8, 1986--
1986
10000m
28:20.78-Jun 20, 1986
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1986
CrossCount
36:19.8-Mar 23, 1986
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1985
10000m
28:39.90-Jun 14, 1985
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1985
CrossCount
34:24-Mar 24, 1985
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1984
CrossCount
34:24-Mar 25, 1984
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1983
CrossCount
39:06-Mar 20, 1983
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1982
10000m
28:27.28-Jul 24, 1982
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1982
CrossCount
34:56.5-Mar 21, 1982
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1981
CrossCount
36:50-Mar 28, 1981
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1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
36:10-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Aix-les-Bains

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
42:40-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stavanger

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:38-Oct 2The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
Semi
1:04:19-Jul 24South-Shields, South Shields
Marathon
2:11:30-Apr 24Wexford Irish Marathon Championships, Wexford
CrossCount
36:07-Mar 2616th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Auckland

1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:14.71-Jul 2Helsinki
10000m
28:27.28-Jun 5Aachen
CrossCount
37:44-Mar 2215th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Warszawa

1986

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:36.51-Jul 8Cork
10000m
28:20.78-Jun 20London AAA, London
10000m
28:20.92-May 30-
CrossCount
36:19.8-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Neuchatel

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:39.90-Jun 14Zug
CrossCount
34:24-Mar 2413th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lisboa

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
34:24-Mar 2512th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, New York, NY

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
39:06-Mar 2011th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Gateshead

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:39.88-Sep 6Athina European Championships
10000m
28:27.28-Jul 24London
CrossCount
34:56.5-Mar 2110th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ippodromo Capannelle, Roma

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
36:50-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Madrid

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Woods's 10 000 m personal best?

John Woods's 10 000 m personal best is 28:14.71, set on Jul 2, 1987 in Helsinki (FIN).

Which events does John Woods compete in?

John Woods competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did John Woods perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 36:10, set on Mar 25, 1990.