Liam O'Brien
- Born
- Oct 11, 1954 (72 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m
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.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:27.24
1991 season best49:57Mar 10, 1991 · Ballycotton
Personal best · 5000 m13:36.19
As of Oct 27, 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)) · 72 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10MilesRoa | 49:57 | – | Mar 10, 1991 | Ballycotton (IRL) |
| 1990 | 10MilesRoa | 49:45 | – | Mar 11, 1990 | Ballycotton (IRL) |
| 1989 | 3000m Indoor | 8:11.21 | – | Feb 18, 1989 | European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i) |
| 1989 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 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) |