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Maria Lynch

Maria Lynch

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Birth dateSep 3, 1978
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Maria Lynch is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on September 3, 1978. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:06.19 in the 800m, 4:10.65 in the 1500m, 4:33.22 in the Mile, 9:09.27 in the 3000m and 9:35.47 in the 3000m. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
1500 m
4:10.65
3000 Metres Short Track
9:09.27
2003 season best
4:15.50
Feb 15, 2003
2003 season best
Last competition
Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
Mar 15, 2003 · 4:21.44
Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
Age
48 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 1500 m 4:10.65, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:09.27, 2003 season best 4:15.50 (Feb 15, 2003) · Last competition: Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i), Mar 15, 2003, 4:21.44 · 48 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:06.19
4:10.65
Mile
4:33.22
3000mi
9:09.27
9:35.47
1500m-short-tracki
4:15.50
1500m-short-track
4:15.50
3000m-short-tracki
9:09.27
3000m-short-track
9:09.27
800m-short-track
2:10.33
800m-short-tracki
2:10.33
4x1500Metr
17:19.09

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2003
1500m-short-track
4:15.50-Feb 15, 2003
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2003
3000m-short-track
9:09.27-Feb 15, 2003
↑
-
2003
3000m
9:35.47-Jan 24, 2003--
2002
800m
2:06.19-Jul 14, 2002
↑
-
2002
1500m
4:10.65-Jul 3, 2002
↑
-
2002
1500m-short-track
4:29.31-Feb 3, 2002
↑
-
2002
Mile
4:33.22-Jul 20, 2002--
2001
800m
2:06.85-Jun 29, 2001
↑
-
2001
1500m
4:11.84-Jul 14, 2001
↑
-
2001
3000m-short-track
9:35.92-Jan 27, 2001
↑
-
2000
800m-short-track
2:10.33-Feb 12, 2000--
2000
800m
2:11.61-Jun 14, 2000
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-
2000
1500m
4:17.68-Aug 20, 2000
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-
2000
1500m-short-track
4:28.23-Jan 29, 2000
↑
-
2000
4x1500Metr
17:19.09-Jun 25, 2000--
1999
800m
2:09.40-Jun 13, 1999
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-
1999
1500m
4:19.49-Jun 19, 1999
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-
1998
800m
2:06.87-Sep 5, 1998
↑
-
1998
1500m
4:20.5h-Aug 5, 1998
↑
-
1997
CrossCount
10:29-Dec 14, 1997
↑
4th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras
1996
CrossCount
11:32-Dec 15, 1996
↑
3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi

2003

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m-short-tracki
4:21.44-Mar 15Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
1500m-short-tracki
4:21.44-Mar 14Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
1500m-short-track
4:17.80-Mar 1AAA Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
1500m-short-track
4:15.50-Feb 15Irish Indoor Championships, Belfast (i)
3000m-short-track
9:09.27-Feb 15Irish Indoor Championships, Belfast (i)
1500m-short-track
4:19.93-Feb 9Cardiff Lansing Linde Severnside Trophy, Cardiff (i)
3000m
9:35.47-Jan 24Germiston ABSA Series, Germiston

2002

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:14.41-Aug 9München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
1500m
4:14.41-Aug 6München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
Mile
4:33.22-Jul 20Heusden-Zolder Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
800m
2:06.19-Jul 14Irish Championships, Dublin
1500m
4:10.65-Jul 3Eton BMC Nike GP, Eton
1500m
4:13.57-Jun 22Solihull BMC Nike Grand Prix, Solihull
1500m
4:16.35-Jun 14Kassel Askina 2002, Kassel
1500m
4:18.86-Jun 3Manchester BMC Nike Grand Prix, Manchester
1500m-short-track
4:29.31-Feb 3AAA Indoor Championships, Cardiff (i)
1500m-short-track
4:33.40-Feb 2AAA Indoor Championships, Cardiff (i)
1500m-short-track
4:29.99-Jan 20Glasgow Scottish Ch., Glasgow (i)

2001

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:16.43-Aug 28Beijing Universiade, Beijing
800m
2:08.65-Aug 11Glasgow BMC Nike GP Final, Glasgow
1500m
4:11.84-Jul 14Hechtel Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
1500m
4:18.61-Jul 7Cork City Sports International, Cork City
1500m
4:14.65-Jul 4Cardiff BMC Nike GP, Cardiff
800m
2:06.85-Jun 29Santry Dublin International, Santry
1500m
4:15.05-Jun 23Solihull BMC Nike GP, Solihull
1500m
4:17.82-Jun 9Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
3000m-short-track
9:35.92-Jan 27AAA Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)

2000

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:22.99-Sep 3Glasgow
800m
2:12.94-Aug 30Watford
1500m
4:17.68-Aug 20Irish Championships, Dublin
800m
2:12.23-Jul 23Dublin Irish U23 Championships, Dublin
1500m
4:18.79-Jul 22Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
4x1500Metr
17:19.09-Jun 25London BMC Grand Prix, London
800m
2:11.61-Jun 14Wythenshawe BMC Nike Grand Prix, Wythenshawe
1500m
4:21.90-Jun 4Bedford Aqua-Pura International, Bedford
1500m
4:22.28-May 21Loughborough Aqua-Pura International Match, Loughborough
800m-short-track
2:10.33-Feb 12Irish Indoor Championships, Nenagh (i)
1500m-short-track
4:28.23-Jan 29AAA Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:22.01-Jul 29Göteborg European U23 Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
800m
2:10.41-Jul 25Irish Championships, Santry
1500m
4:19.49-Jun 19Cork City Games, Cork City
800m
2:09.40-Jun 13Antrim
800m
2:14.07-May 9Santry

1998

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:06.87-Sep 5Solihull
1500m
4:20.5HT-Aug 5Watford
1500m
4:23.39-Jul 26Irish Championships, Dublin
800m
2:07.15-Jul 15Cardiff
1500m
4:22.52-Jun 24Swindon
1500m
4:26.00-Jun 3Manchester B.M.C. Invitational, Manchester

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
10:29-Dec 144th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras
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Honours

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Irish Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

2003
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Irish Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Maria Lynch's 1500 m personal best?

Maria Lynch's 1500 m personal best is 4:10.65, set on Jul 3, 2002 in Eton (GBR).

Which events does Maria Lynch compete in?

Maria Lynch competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Maria Lynch perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 4:15.50, set on Feb 15, 2003. Last competition: Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i) on Mar 15, 2003, 4:21.44.