Louise Shanahan

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Louise Shanahan

IrelandIrelandActive
Born
Jan 26, 1997 (29 years old)
Birthplace
Cork, Ireland
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Louise Shanahan is a Irish track and field athlete specializing in the 800 metres. Born on 26 January 1997 in Cork, Ireland, Louise has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.

Louise's career has been marked by participation in various competitions in 800 metres. As a representative of Irish athletics, Louise has competed against top athletes from around the world. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.

Louise continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the 800 metres. Their participation in Irish athletics programs helps to strengthen the competitive depth of the nation's athletic tradition. With ongoing training and competition experience, Louise works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.

Personal best · 800 m1:59.42
#424 all-time
2026 season best2:03.67Sep 2, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:13.27
Last competitionWatford Open Graded MeetingSep 2, 2026 · 2:03.67
Watford Open Graded Meeting

As of Nov 12, 2026: 800 m 1:59.42 (#424 all-time), 1500 m 4:13.27, 2026 season best 2:03.67 (Sep 2, 2026) · Last competition: Watford Open Graded Meeting, Sep 2, 2026, 2:03.67 · 29 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mTullamore 2024Ireland 400 m all-time list55.77985 pts––
800mBelfast 2022Ireland 800 m all-time list1:59.421,173 pts#424#341
1500mChelmsford 2022Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:13.271,102 pts–#975
MileStirling 2020Ireland Mile all-time list4:44.871,015 pts––
3000mIndoorDublin 20269:22.471,053 pts–#368
1500m-short-trackIndoorGent 20244:21.241,061 pts––

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:03.67–Sep 2, 2026Watford Open Graded Meeting
20261500m 4:22.47–Aug 19, 2026Watford Open Graded Meetiang, Woodside Stadium, Watford - Mixed Races
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:22.47–Mar 1, 2026Irish Senior Indoor Championships
20263000m Indoor9:22.47–Mar 1, 2026Irish Senior Indoor Championships
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:04.30–Feb 1, 2025IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i)
2025800m Indoor2:04.30–Feb 1, 2025IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i)
2024400m 55.77–Jul 28, 2024National League Final
2024800m 2:00.92–Jul 12, 2024Morton Games, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Louise Shanahan's 800 m personal best is 1:59.42, set on May 14, 2022 in Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR), #424 on the all-time list.

Louise Shanahan competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:03.67, set on Sep 2, 2026. Last competition: Watford Open Graded Meeting on Sep 2, 2026, 2:03.67.