Kerry O’Flaherty

Born
Jul 15, 1981 (45 years old)
Birthplace
Newtownards, United Kingdom
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 Metres Short Track
Height
1.67 m
Weight
53 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.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:42.61
2022 season best33:50Jun 5, 2022
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track4:14.63
Last competitionAntrim Coast Half MarathonAug 28, 2022 · 1:18:33

As of Nov 13, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mGrangemouth 2009Ireland 800 m all-time list2:09.221,004 pts–
1500mLeixlip 2015Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:12.791,105 pts–
MileDublin 2015Ireland Mile all-time list4:40.951,042 pts–
3000mBanská Bystrica 2009Ireland 3000 m all-time list9:09.501,074 pts–
5000mManchester 2011Ireland 5000 m all-time list15:58.671,053 pts–
SemiLarne 2022Ireland Half Marathon all-time list1:18:33961 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202210Kilometr 33:50–Jun 5, 2022–
2022Semi 1:18:33–Aug 28, 2022Antrim Coast Half Marathon
20212000Metres 6:35.65–Jun 13, 2021AAI Games
20213000mSt 10:04.66–Apr 23, 2021Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Special Events
20205000m 16:39.82–Aug 13, 2020Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR)
20191500m Indoor4:22.44–Feb 13, 2019AIT International Grand Prix, Athlone (i)
20191500m-short-track Indoor4:22.44–Feb 13, 2019AIT International Grand Prix, Athlone (i)
20193000mSt 9:56.87–Aug 2, 2019Birmingham (GBR)

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FAQ

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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.

Kerry O’Flaherty competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2022 season best: 33:50, set on Jun 5, 2022. Last competition: Antrim Coast Half Marathon on Aug 28, 2022, 1:18:33.