Lydia O'Donnell
New ZealandActive- Born
- Jun 14, 1990 (36 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 3000 m
Lydia O'Donnell is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on June 14, 1990. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:11.94 in the 800m, 4:22.34 in the 1500m, 4:58.86 in the Mile, 9:14.99 in the 3000m and 15:42.16 in the 5000m. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 5000 m15:42.16
2026 season best34:23Aug 2, 2026
Personal best · 3000 m9:14.99
Last competitionSunshine Coast Marathon Festival - 10K & 5KAug 2, 2026 · 34:23
As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 15:42.16, 3000 m 9:14.99, 2026 season best 34:23 (Aug 2, 2026) · Last competition: Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival - 10K & 5K, Aug 2, 2026, 34:23 · 36 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 34:23 | – | Aug 2, 2026 | Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival - 10K & 5K |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:18:42 | – | Apr 27, 2025 | Ballarat Marathon - Half Marathon, 10km, 5km & Road Mile, Ballarat |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 34:49 | – | Sep 18, 2022 | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 15:48.21 | – | Mar 2, 2021 | Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:44:46 | – | Dec 12, 2021 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 15:42.16 | – | Feb 6, 2020 | Melbourne Track Classic, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne |
| 2019 | 800m | 2:18.27 | – | Dec 21, 2019 | Landy Field, Geelong (AUS) |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:58.86 | – | Dec 21, 2019 | Landy Field, Geelong (AUS) |