Laura Cooney
IrelandActive- Events
- 3000 m · 5000 m
Laura Cooney is a Ireland middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:52.95 in the 1500m, 10:02.78 in the 3000m, 17:46.77 in the 5000m and 4:54.69 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · 3000 m10:02.78
2026 season best17:16.83Jul 4, 2026
Personal best · 5000 m17:46.77
Last competitionIrish U23 ChampionshipsJul 4, 2026 · 17:16.83
As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 10:02.78, 5000 m 17:46.77, 2026 season best 17:16.83 (Jul 4, 2026) · Last competition: Irish U23 Championships, Jul 4, 2026, 17:16.83
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
1500m-short-trackIndoorDublin 20244:54.69821 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 17:16.83 | – | Jul 4, 2026 | Irish U23 Championships |
| 2025 | 3000m | 10:02.78 | – | Jul 27, 2025 | National League Final, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | 5000m | 17:46.77 | – | Jul 5, 2025 | Irish U23 Outdoor Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 22:45 | – | Oct 19, 2025 | Autumn Open International Cross Country Festival, Abbotstown, Dublin - XC 8.0km |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:52.95 | – | May 26, 2024 | Munster U20/U23/Senior/Masters T&F Championships, Templemore Stadium, Templemore |
| 2024 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 4:54.69 | – | Feb 10, 2024 | IUAA Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i) |
| 2024 | 3000m | 10:24.30 | – | Apr 6, 2024 | Irish Universities Track and Field Championships |
| 2024 | 5000m | 18:09.21 | – | Aug 3, 2024 | Irish U23 Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore |