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Kerry O’Flaherty
IRLWomenBirth dateJul 15, 1981
BirthplaceNewtownards, United Kingdom
Height1.67 m
Weight53 kg
Kerry O'Flaherty (born 15 July 1981) is an Irish runner competing primarily in the 3000 metres steeplechase. She competed at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without qualifying for the final. O'Flaherty competed in the 2016 Olympic Games. She has also competed at two European Championships and one European Indoor Championships.
Key facts
1500 Metres Short Track
4:14.63
Age
45 years old
As of Sep 29, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:42.61 (#389 all-time), 1500 Metres Short Track 4:14.63, 2022 season best 33:50 (Jun 5, 2022) · Last competition: Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Aug 28, 2022, 1:18:33 · 45 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 33:50 | - | Jun 5, 2022 | ↑ | - |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:18:33 | - | Aug 28, 2022 | - | Antrim Coast Half Marathon |
| 2021 | 2000Metres | 6:35.65 | - | Jun 13, 2021 | ↑ | AAI Games |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 10:04.66 | - | Apr 23, 2021 | ↑ | Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Special Events |
| 2020 | 5000m | 16:39.82 | - | Aug 13, 2020 | ↓ | Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR) |
| 2019 | 1500m-short-track | 4:22.44 | - | Feb 13, 2019 | ↑ | AIT International Grand Prix, Athlone (i) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:22.44 | - | Feb 13, 2019 | ↑ | AIT International Grand Prix, Athlone (i) |
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 9:56.87 | - | Aug 2, 2019 | ↑ | Birmingham (GBR) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 16:50.67 | - | Jun 8, 2019 | ↓ | Belfast (GBR) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:26.99 | - | Jul 29, 2018 | ↑ | Irish Championships |
| 2018 | 1500m-short-track | 4:29.98 | - | Feb 18, 2018 | ↑ | Irish Indoor Championships |
| 2018 | 3000m | 9:20.01 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↑ | Irish Indoor Championships |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 9:20.01 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↑ | Irish Indoor Championships |
| 2018 | 3000mSt | 9:53.00 | - | May 26, 2018 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2018 | 5Kilometre | 16:32 | - | Nov 11, 2018 | - | Crosul 15 Noiembrie |
| 2018 | CrossCount | 29:00 | - | Dec 9, 2018 | ↑ | 25th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:14.63 | - | Feb 15, 2017 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2017 | 1500m-short-track | 4:14.63 | - | Feb 15, 2017 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m-short-track | 9:12.86 | - | Jan 4, 2017 | ↑ | Glasgow (GBR) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 9:12.86 | - | Jan 4, 2017 | ↑ | Glasgow (GBR) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 9:50.75 | - | Jul 15, 2017 | ↑ | Ninove (BEL) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 16:32.56 | - | May 13, 2017 | ↓ | Solihull (GBR) |
| 2017 | CrossCount | 28:35 | - | Dec 10, 2017 | ↑ | 24th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Šamorín |
| 2017 | 10Kilometr | 34:38 | - | Apr 9, 2017 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2016 | 1500m-short-track | 4:16.30 | - | Feb 17, 2016 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 4:16.30 | - | Feb 17, 2016 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m-short-track | 9:11.17 | - | Feb 27, 2016 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 9:11.17 | - | Feb 27, 2016 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 9:45.35 | - | Aug 13, 2016 | ↑ | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2016 | CrossCount | 27:35 | - | Dec 11, 2016 | ↑ | 23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 34:22 | - | Apr 10, 2016 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 4:12.79 | - | Jun 13, 2015 | ↑ | Leixlip (IRL) |
| 2015 | 1500m-short-track | 4:15.04 | - | Feb 18, 2015 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2015 | Mile | 4:40.95 | - | Jul 24, 2015 | - | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2015 | 2000Metres | 6:52.98 | - | Jun 6, 2015 | ↑ | Edinburgh (GBR) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 9:18.17 | - | Feb 1, 2015 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track | 9:18.17 | - | Feb 1, 2015 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 9:42.61 | - | Jul 10, 2015 | ↑ | Letterkenny (IRL) |
| 2015 | CrossCount | 28:11 | - | Dec 13, 2015 | ↑ | 22nd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Hyères |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 35:27 | - | Apr 11, 2015 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:18.77 | - | Jul 20, 2014 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2014 | 2000Metres | 6:34.20 | - | Jul 5, 2014 | ↑ | Eton (GBR) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 9:52.94 | - | May 31, 2014 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2013 | 1500m-short-track | 4:16.36 | - | Feb 17, 2013 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 4:16.36 | - | Feb 17, 2013 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2013 | MileRoad | 4:42.0h | - | May 26, 2013 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 2013 | 2000Metres | 6:37.50 | - | Jul 6, 2013 | ↑ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2013 | 2000m | 6:40.15 | - | Aug 3, 2013 | - | Bromley (GBR) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 9:20.95 | - | Feb 10, 2013 | ↑ | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m-short-track | 9:20.95 | - | Feb 10, 2013 | ↑ | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 10:06.30 | - | May 19, 2013 | ↑ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 16:52.54 | - | Jun 23, 2013 | ↓ | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:18.81 | - | Apr 6, 2012 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 9:56.73 | - | Apr 19, 2012 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:15.99 | - | Jul 9, 2011 | ↑ | Solihull (GBR) |
| 2011 | 1500m-short-track | 4:18.11 | - | Feb 26, 2011 | ↑ | Cardiff (GBR) (i) |
| 2011 | 2000Metres | 6:43.74 | - | Jul 2, 2011 | ↑ | Edinburgh (GBR) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 9:26.99 | - | Feb 12, 2011 | ↑ | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m-short-track | 9:26.99 | - | Feb 12, 2011 | ↑ | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000mSt | 10:08.84 | - | Jul 15, 2011 | ↑ | Bottrop (GER) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 15:58.67 | - | May 28, 2011 | ↓ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2011 | CrossCount | 28:33 | - | Dec 11, 2011 | ↑ | 18th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Velenje |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 35:10 | - | Mar 13, 2011 | ↑ | Downpatrick (GBR) |
| 2010 | 800m | 2:11.63 | - | Jan 31, 2010 | ↑ | Bratislava (SVK) (i) |
| 2010 | 800m-short-track | 2:11.63 | - | Jan 31, 2010 | ↑ | Bratislava (SVK) (i) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:19.73 | - | Jun 5, 2010 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2010 | 1500m-short-track | 4:20.94 | - | Feb 2, 2010 | ↑ | Wien (AUT) (i) |
| 2010 | 3000m-short-track | 9:23.01 | - | Feb 13, 2010 | ↑ | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 9:23.01 | - | Feb 13, 2010 | ↑ | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 16:04.86 | - | May 29, 2010 | ↓ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2010 | CrossCount | 31:21 | - | Dec 12, 2010 | ↑ | 17th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Albufeira |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 35:30 | - | Sep 18, 2010 | ↑ | Caen (FRA) |
| 2009 | 800m | 2:09.22 | - | Jul 4, 2009 | ↑ | Grangemouth (GBR) |
| 2009 | 1500m | 4:14.17 | - | Jul 18, 2009 | ↑ | Solihull (GBR) |
| 2009 | 1500m-short-track | 4:25.93 | - | Feb 1, 2009 | ↑ | Glasgow (GBR) (i) |
| 2009 | MileRoad | 4:47.0h | - | Mar 29, 2009 | ↑ | Middlesbrough (GBR) |
| 2009 | 3000m | 9:09.50 | - | Jun 20, 2009 | ↑ | European Athletics Team Championships Second League, Štadión SNP, Banská Bystrica |
| 2009 | 3000m-short-track | 9:29.48 | - | Feb 14, 2009 | ↑ | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 16:21.59 | - | May 24, 2009 | ↓ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 34:55 | - | Dec 5, 2009 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) |
| 2008 | 800m | 2:10.44 | - | Sep 6, 2008 | ↑ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2008 | 1000m | 2:47.65 | - | May 3, 2008 | - | Irishtown (IRL) |
| 2008 | 1500m | 4:19.59 | - | Jun 4, 2008 | ↑ | Twickenham (GBR) |
| 2008 | 1500m-short-track | 4:29.94 | - | Jan 26, 2008 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) (i) |
| 2008 | 3000m | 9:28.2h | - | Jun 7, 2008 | ↑ | Birmingham (GBR) |
| 2008 | 3000m-short-track | 9:36.82 | - | Jan 26, 2008 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) (i) |
| 2008 | 5000m | 16:33.89 | - | May 25, 2008 | ↓ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2008 | CrossCount | 32:13 | - | Dec 14, 2008 | ↑ | 15th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2008 | 10MilesRoa | 59:57 | - | Oct 12, 2008 | - | Armagh (GBR) |
| 2007 | 800m | 2:10.52 | - | May 19, 2007 | ↑ | Irishtown (IRL) |
| 2007 | 800m-short-track | 2:13.57 | - | Feb 18, 2007 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) (i) |
| 2007 | 1500m | 4:27.58 | - | May 27, 2007 | ↑ | Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK) |
| 2007 | 1500m-short-track | 4:43.85 | - | Jan 21, 2007 | ↑ | Glasgow (GBR) (i) |
| 2006 | 800m | 2:16.99 | - | Feb 18, 2006 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) (i) |
| 2006 | 800m-short-track | 2:16.99 | - | Feb 18, 2006 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) (i) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 4:28.86 | - | Jun 10, 2006 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) |
| 2006 | 1500m-short-track | 4:37.07 | - | Feb 19, 2006 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) (i) |
| 2005 | 1500m | 4:33.21 | - | Jun 11, 2005 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) |
2022
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:18:33 | - | Aug 28 | Antrim Coast Half Marathon |
10Kilometr | 33:50 | - | Jun 5 | Vhi Women's Mini Marathon, Dublin |
2021
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2000Metres | 6:40.51 | - | Jul 3 | National Athletics League Premier London South, Linford Christie Stadium, London |
3000mSt | 10:40.87 | - | Jun 26 | Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin |
3000mSt | 6:35.65 | - | Jun 13 | AAI Games |
2000Metres | 6:35.65 | - | Jun 13 | AAI Games |
3000mSt | 10:15.84 | - | May 29 | Belfast Irish Milers Meet, Mary Peters Track, Belfast |
3000mSt | 10:13.96 | - | May 23 | 56. Internationales Pfingstsportfest, Bungertstadion, Rehlingen |
3000mSt | 10:06.18 | - | May 1 | Trials of Miles - Kansas City Qualifier, Charles Berkel Memorial Stadium, Leavenworth, KS - Elite Event |
3000mSt | 10:04.66 | - | Apr 23 | Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Special Events |
2020
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 17:13.56 | - | Sep 12 | Northern Ireland & Ulster Senior / U20 / U18 Championships, Mary Peters Track, Belfast |
5000m | 17:14.06 | - | Aug 22 | Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin |
5000m | 16:39.82 | - | Aug 13 | City of Lisburn Inter Club Invitational, Mary Peters Track, Belfast |
2019
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | DNF | - | Sep 6 | Memorial Francisco Ramón Higueras |
3000mSt | 10:03.51 | - | Aug 23 | Brussels Grand Prix, Bruxelles |
3000mSt | 10:07.62 | - | Aug 14 | Manchester International Match (Inc Home Countries International) |
3000mSt | 9:56.87 | - | Aug 2 | BMC Gold Standard Races, Birmingham |
3000mSt | 10:04.94 | - | Jul 27 | Irish Championships, Santry |
3000mSt | 10:04.94 | - | Jul 26 | Irish Championships, Santry |
3000mSt | 10:04.41 | - | Jun 29 | BMC Grand Prix, Watford |
3000mSt | 10:11.76 | - | Jun 19 | Motonet GP, Jyväskylä |
5000m | 16:50.67 | - | Jun 8 | Northern Ireland & Ulster Senior Championships, Belfast |
3000mSt | 10:15.56 | - | May 25 | IFAM Meeting |
1500m-short-track | 4:29.03 | - | Feb 17 | Irish Indoor Championships, Abbotstown (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:29.03 | - | Feb 16 | Irish Indoor Championships, Abbotstown (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:46.85 | - | Feb 16 | Irish Indoor Championships, Abbotstown (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:22.44 | - | Feb 13 | AIT International Grand Prix, Athlone (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:26.58 | - | Feb 9 | IFAM Meeting, Gent (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:23.65 | - | Feb 2 | AAI Indoor Games, Abbotstown (i) |
2018
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 29:00 | - | Dec 9 | 25th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg |
5Kilometre | 16:32 | - | Nov 11 | Crosul 15 Noiembrie |
3000mSt | 10:09.81 | - | Aug 10 | European Athletics Championships |
1500m | 4:26.99 | - | Jul 29 | Irish Championships |
1500m | 4:34.46 | - | Jul 29 | Irish Championships |
1500m | 4:34.46 | - | Jul 28 | Irish Championships |
3000mSt | 10:19.64 | - | Jul 9 | Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern |
3000mSt | 10:18.36 | - | Jun 13 | Espoo Motonet GP, Espoo |
3000mSt | 10:01.40 | - | Jun 1 | Montbéliard Meeting National, Montbéliard |
3000mSt | 9:53.00 | - | May 26 | Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem |
1500m-short-track | 4:29.98 | - | Feb 18 | Irish Indoor Championships |
3000m-short-track | 9:20.01 | - | Feb 18 | Irish Indoor Championships |
1500m-short-track | 4:35.53 | - | Feb 18 | Irish Indoor Championships |
3000m-short-track | 9:20.01 | - | Feb 17 | Irish Indoor Championships |
1500m-short-track | 4:35.53 | - | Feb 17 | Irish Indoor Championships |
2017
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 28:35 | - | Dec 10 | 24th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Šamorín |
3000mSt | 10:08.75 | - | Aug 27 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
3000mSt | 10:16.21 | - | Aug 16 | Manchester |
3000mSt | 10:00.85 | - | Jul 25 | Karlstad Folksam GP, Karlstad |
3000mSt | 10:01.40 | - | Jul 23 | Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin |
3000mSt | 9:50.75 | - | Jul 15 | Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove |
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Honours
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2017Irish Indoor Championships
1500 Metres Short Track
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2017Irish Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2016Irish Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2015Irish Indoor Championships
1500 Metres Short Track
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2011Irish Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2011Irish Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Kerry O’Flaherty's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Kerry O’Flaherty's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:42.61, set on Jul 10, 2015 in Letterkenny (IRL), #389 on the all-time list.
Which events does Kerry O’Flaherty compete in?
Kerry O’Flaherty competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 Metres Short Track.
How did Kerry O’Flaherty perform in 2022?
2022 season best: 33:50, set on Jun 5, 2022. Last competition: Antrim Coast Half Marathon on Aug 28, 2022, 1:18:33.