Kelly Neely

Kelly Neely

IrelandIrelandActive
Born
Jun 17, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Kelly Neely is a Ireland sprinter, born on June 17, 1978. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 56.58 in the 400m, 2:03.41 in the 800m, 4:10.30 in the 1500m, 4:45.71 in the Mile and 4:45.71 in the Mile. She has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 1500 m4:10.30
2026 season best4:41.08May 9, 2026 · Mary Peters Track, Belfast
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 m2:03.41
Last competitionNational League Preliminary RoundJun 20, 2026 · 4:46.52
National League Preliminary Round

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:10.30, 800 m 2:03.41, 2026 season best 4:41.08 (May 9, 2026, Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR)) · Last competition: National League Preliminary Round, Jun 20, 2026, 4:46.52 · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mAntrim 2004Ireland 400 m all-time list56.58956 pts––
800mSantry 2003Ireland 800 m all-time list2:03.411,102 pts––
1500mGent 2009Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:10.301,125 pts––
Mile2009Ireland Mile all-time list4:45.711,009 pts–#708
MileIndoorKY 20094:45.711,037 pts––
3000m2009Ireland 3000 m all-time list9:40.10976 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:16.78–Jun 13, 2026Northern Ireland & Ulster Senior Championships
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:17.37–Mar 4, 2026Track & Field Live
2026800m-short-track 2:20.58–Jan 28, 2026Track & Field Live
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:37.70–Feb 28, 2026Irish Senior Indoor Championships
20261500m Indoor4:41.08–May 9, 2026The Belfast Classic - formerly the Belfast Irish milers meet
20261500m 4:41.08–May 9, 2026The Belfast Classic - formerly the Belfast Irish milers meet
20261500m-short-track 4:52.02–Jan 17, 2026AAI Games
2026Mile 5:05.91–May 23, 2026British Milers Club Record Breaker with Lagan Valley AC
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kelly Neely's 1500 m personal best is 4:10.30, set on Jul 21, 2009 in Gent (BEL).

Kelly Neely competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2026 season best: 4:41.08, set on May 9, 2026 in Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR). Last competition: National League Preliminary Round on Jun 20, 2026, 4:46.52.