Liam O'Brien

Birth dateOct 11, 1954

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Liam O'Brien is a Ireland long-distance runner, born on October 11, 1954. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 8:11.21 in the 3000m, 13:36.19 in the 5000m, 8:27.24 in the 3000mSt, 8:11.21 in the 3000m-short-track and 47:57 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:27.24

#776 all-time

5000 m

13:36.19

1991 season best

49:57

Mar 10, 1991 · Ballycotton (IRL)

1991 season best

Age

71 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:27.24 (#776 all-time), 5000 m 13:36.19, 1991 season best 49:57 (Mar 10, 1991, Ballycotton (IRL)) · 71 years old

Personal bests

8:11.21

13:36.19

8:27.24

8:11.21

47:57

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1991	10MilesRoa	49:57	-	Mar 10, 1991	↑	Ballycotton (IRL)
1990	10MilesRoa	49:45	-	Mar 11, 1990	↑	Ballycotton (IRL)
1989	3000m-short-track	8:11.21	-	Feb 18, 1989	-	European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
1989	3000m	8:11.21	-	Feb 18, 1989	-	European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
1988	10MilesRoa	47:57	-	Mar 6, 1988	↑	Ballycotton (IRL)
1987	3000mSt	8:37.10	-	Jun 28, 1987	↓	Porto (POR)
1987	5000m	13:36.19	-	Jul 7, 1987	-	Cork (IRL)
1987	10MilesRoa	48:46	-	Mar 8, 1987	↑	Ballycotton (IRL)
1986	3000mSt	8:33.26	-	Jun 14, 1986	↓	Barcelona (ESP)
1986	10MilesRoa	48:47	-	Mar 9, 1986	↑	Ballycotton (IRL)
1984	3000mSt	8:27.24	-	Jun 24, 1984	↓	London (GBR)
1984	10MilesRoa	48:38	-	Mar 11, 1984	↑	Ballycotton (IRL)
1982	10MilesRoa	48:59	-	Mar 7, 1982	↑	Ballycotton (IRL)
1980	10MilesRoa	49:25	-	Mar 2, 1980	↑	Ballycotton (IRL)
1979	10MilesRoa	50:42	-	Mar 11, 1979	↑	Ballycotton (IRL)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	49:57	-	Mar 10	Ballycotton

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	49:45	-	Mar 11	Ballycotton

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m-short-track	8:11.21	-	Feb 18	European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	47:57	-	Mar 6	Ballycotton

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:40.88	-	Sep 3	IAAF World Championships
3000mSt	8:40.88	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships
5000m	13:36.19	-	Jul 7	Cork
3000mSt	8:37.10	-	Jun 28	European Cup Final C2, Porto
10MilesRoa	48:46	-	Mar 8	Ballycotton

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:33.26	-	Jun 14	Barcelona
10MilesRoa	48:47	-	Mar 9	Ballycotton

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:34.90	-	Aug 8	The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
3000mSt	8:31.89	-	Aug 6	The XXIII Olympic Games
3000mSt	8:27.24	-	Jun 24	London
10MilesRoa	48:38	-	Mar 11	Ballycotton

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	48:59	-	Mar 7	Ballycotton

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	49:25	-	Mar 2	Ballycotton

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	50:42	-	Mar 11	Ballycotton

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Liam O'Brien's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Liam O'Brien's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:27.24, set on Jun 24, 1984 in London (GBR), #776 on the all-time list.

Which events does Liam O'Brien compete in?

Liam O'Brien competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

How did Liam O'Brien perform in 1991?

1991 season best: 49:57, set on Mar 10, 1991 in Ballycotton (IRL).

Liam O'Brien

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1991

1990

1989

1988

1987

1986

1984

1982

1980

1979

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions