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Mark Christie
IRLMenBirth dateJan 12, 1985
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Mark Christie is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on January 12, 1985. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:41.91 in the 1500m, 3:58.99 in the Mile, 7:50.23 in the 3000m, 13:28.21 in the 5000m and 29:26.61 in the 10000m. He has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Key facts
3000 m
7:50.23
5000 m
13:28.21
Last competition
European Athletics Team Championships First League, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa
Jun 25, 2017 · 14:25.14
Age
41 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m 7:50.23, 5000 m 13:28.21, 2017 season best 13:55.56 (May 6, 2017, Greystones (IRL)) · Last competition: European Athletics Team Championships First League, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa, Jun 25, 2017, 14:25.14 · 41 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:41.91
3:58.99
7:50.23
13:28.21
29:26.61
1:06:09
14:01
7:58.12
29:20
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:55.56 | - | May 6, 2017 | ↑ | Greystones (IRL) |
| 2017 | 10000m | 29:26.61 | - | May 20, 2017 | ↑ | Parliament Hill (GBR) |
| 2017 | 10Kilometr | 29:30 | - | Apr 9, 2017 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 8:05.97 | - | Jul 22, 2016 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2016 | 10000m | 29:45.50 | - | Jun 25, 2016 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2016 | CrossCount | 30:24 | - | Dec 11, 2016 | ↓ | 23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 29:20 | - | May 10, 2015 | ↑ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2015 | 10000m | 29:52.84 | - | Aug 8, 2015 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 7:59.95 | - | Jul 11, 2014 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 14:03.32 | - | Jul 2, 2014 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 8:02.86 | - | Jul 17, 2013 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 14:07.18 | - | Jul 28, 2013 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:06:09 | - | Aug 5, 2013 | - | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:46.28 | - | Mar 24, 2012 | ↑ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 8:00.41 | - | Apr 7, 2012 | ↑ | Auburn, AL (USA) |
| 2012 | 3000m-short-track | 8:01.29 | - | Feb 11, 2012 | ↓ | Belfast (GBR) (i) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 13:37.32 | - | Apr 29, 2012 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 8:08.29 | - | Jul 2, 2011 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 13:28.21 | - | May 1, 2011 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 30:55 | - | Nov 19, 2011 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 3:44.07 | - | May 29, 2010 | ↑ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 7:55.05 | - | Jun 12, 2010 | ↑ | Leiden (NED) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 13:37.36 | - | May 1, 2010 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 5Kilometre | 14:01 | - | Feb 25, 2010 | - | Armagh (GBR) |
| 2010 | CrossCount | 30:39 | - | Dec 12, 2010 | ↓ | 17th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Albufeira |
| 2009 | 1500m | 3:43.23 | - | Jun 26, 2009 | ↑ | Bottrop (GER) |
| 2009 | 3000m | 7:50.23 | - | Jun 13, 2009 | ↑ | Leiden (NED) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 13:42.28 | - | Jul 26, 2009 | ↑ | Brasschaat (BEL) |
| 2008 | 1500m | 3:43.7h | - | Jun 14, 2008 | ↑ | Watford (GBR) |
| 2008 | 3000m | 8:01.39 | - | Jun 22, 2008 | ↑ | Tallinn (EST) |
| 2008 | CrossCount | 34:32 | - | Dec 14, 2008 | ↓ | 15th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2007 | 1500m | 3:51.15 | - | Jul 22, 2007 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2007 | Mile | 4:04.79 | - | Jun 2, 2007 | ↑ | Tullamore (IRL) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 7:58.12 | - | Feb 17, 2007 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000m-short-track | 7:58.12 | - | Feb 17, 2007 | ↓ | Belfast (GBR) (i) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 13:52.05 | - | Jun 9, 2007 | ↑ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2007 | CrossCount | 25:45 | - | Dec 9, 2007 | ↓ | 14th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Toro |
| 2007 | 10000m | 29:52.95 | - | Apr 13, 2007 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 3:42.06 | - | Jul 6, 2006 | ↑ | Århus (DEN) |
| 2006 | Mile | 4:12.90 | - | Aug 12, 2006 | ↑ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 14:19.33 | - | Apr 22, 2006 | ↑ | Antrim (GBR) |
| 2006 | CrossCount | 23:47 | - | Dec 10, 2006 | ↓ | 13th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, San Giorgio su Legnano - Exhibition |
| 2005 | 1500m | 3:41.91 | - | Jun 25, 2005 | ↑ | Solihull (GBR) |
| 2005 | Mile | 3:58.99 | - | Aug 6, 2005 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 8:10.48 | - | Jul 2, 2005 | ↑ | Cork (IRL) |
| 2004 | 1500m | 3:46.08 | - | Jun 12, 2004 | ↑ | Watford (GBR) |
| 2004 | Mile | 4:03.78 | - | Jun 25, 2004 | ↑ | Santry (IRL) |
| 2004 | 3000m | 8:04.48 | - | May 13, 2004 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 14:39.74 | - | Jul 3, 2004 | ↑ | Cork (IRL) |
| 2004 | CrossCount | 16:43 | - | Dec 12, 2004 | ↓ | 11th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Heringsdorf - U20 Events |
| 2003 | 1500m | 3:49.10 | - | Jul 5, 2003 | ↑ | Watford (GBR) |
| 2003 | Mile | 4:12.05 | - | Aug 15, 2003 | ↑ | Santry (IRL) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 14:29.6h | - | Aug 6, 2003 | ↑ | Solihull (GBR) |
| 2003 | CrossCount | 21:07 | - | Dec 14, 2003 | ↓ | 10th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:52.51 | - | Jul 3, 2002 | ↑ | Eton (GBR) |
| 2002 | CrossCount | 26:38 | - | Mar 24, 2002 | ↓ | 30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
| 2001 | 3000m | 8:35.00 | - | Jul 12, 2001 | ↑ | Debrecen IAAF World Youth Championships, Debrecen |
| 2001 | CrossCount | 20:15 | - | Dec 9, 2001 | ↓ | 8th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Thun |
2017
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:25.14 | - | Jun 25 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa |
5000m | 14:25.14 | - | Jun 24 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa |
10000m | 29:35.64 | - | Jun 17 | Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden |
10000m | 29:26.61 | - | May 20 | Parliament Hill UK 10,000m Championships, Parliament Hill |
5000m | 13:55.56 | - | May 6 | Greystones |
10Kilometr | 29:30 | - | Apr 9 | Dublin Great Ireland Run, Dublin |
2016
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 30:24 | - | Dec 11 | 23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia |
3000m | 8:05.97 | - | Jul 22 | Dublin Morton Games, Dublin |
10000m | 29:45.50 | - | Jun 25 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
2015
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:52.84 | - | Aug 8 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
10Kilometr | 30:09 | - | Jul 5 | Gateshead Great North 10K, Gateshead |
10Kilometr | 29:22 | - | Jun 20 | Dunshaughlin Michael Manning 10K, Dunshaughlin |
10Kilometr | 29:20 | - | May 10 | Manchester Great 10K, Manchester |
10Kilometr | 30:10 | - | Apr 11 | Dublin Great Ireland Run, Dublin |
2014
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:16.43 | - | Jul 20 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
3000m | 7:59.95 | - | Jul 11 | Dublin Morton Games, Dublin |
5000m | 14:03.32 | - | Jul 2 | Belfast International Meet, Belfast |
2013
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:06:09 | - | Aug 5 | Irish Half Marathon Championships, Dublin |
5000m | 14:07.18 | - | Jul 28 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
3000m | 8:02.86 | - | Jul 17 | Dublin Morton Games, Dublin |
2012
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:57.0HT | - | Jun 2 | Tullamore IMC, Tullamore |
5000m | 13:37.32 | - | Apr 29 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
3000m | 8:00.41 | - | Apr 7 | Auburn Tiger Track Classic, Auburn, AL |
1500m | 3:46.28 | - | Mar 24 | Tempe Arizona State Invitational, Tempe, AZ |
3000m-short-track | 8:01.29 | - | Feb 11 | Irish Indoor Championships, Belfast (i) |
2011
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:55 | - | Nov 19 | Belfast Seeley Cup, Belfast |
3000m | 8:08.29 | - | Jul 2 | Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem |
5000m | 14:03.64 | - | Jun 7 | Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting International, Montreuil-sous-Bois |
5000m | 13:28.21 | - | May 1 | Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 13:45.97 | - | Apr 16 | Auburn War Eagle Invitational, Auburn, AL - Invitational Events |
2010
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 30:39 | - | Dec 12 | 17th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Albufeira |
5000m | 14:30.97 | - | Aug 22 | Dubnica nad Váhom Athletic Bridge, Dubnica nad Váhom |
3000m | 7:58.82 | - | Aug 8 | Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern |
5000m | 14:12.68 | - | Jul 31 | Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
5000m | 14:12.68 | - | Jul 29 | Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
1500m | 3:48.22 | - | Jul 11 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
1500m | 3:53.18 | - | Jul 10 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
3000m | 8:05.3HT | - | Jul 3 | Cork City Sports, Cork |
5000m | 13:49.77 | - | Jun 20 | European Athletics Team Championships First League |
5000m | 13:49.77 | - | Jun 19 | European Athletics Team Championships First League |
3000m | 7:55.05 | - | Jun 12 | Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden |
1500m | 3:44.07 | - | May 29 | Manchester BMC Nike Grand Prix, Manchester |
5000m | 13:37.36 | - | May 1 | Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 13:41.79 | - | Apr 16 | Auburn War Eagle Invitational, Auburn, AL - Invitational Events |
5Kilometre | 14:01 | - | Feb 25 | Armagh 5K, Armagh |
2009
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:49.70 | - | Aug 15 | Cardiff BMC Nike Grand Prix, Cardiff |
5000m | 14:01.87 | - | Aug 2 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
5000m | 13:42.28 | - | Jul 26 | Brasschaat Flanders Cup, Brasschaat |
1500m | 3:48.71 | - | Jul 22 | Cuxhaven Weltklasse hinterm Deich, Cuxhaven |
3000m | 8:06.54 | - | Jul 5 | Sotteville-les-Rouen Meeting Alma Athlé Tour, Sotteville-lès-Rouen |
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Honours
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2015Irish Championships
10,000 Metres
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2013Irish Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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2013Irish Championships
5000 Metres
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2012Irish Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2010Irish Championships
1500 Metres
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2007Irish Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Mark Christie's 3000 m personal best?
Mark Christie's 3000 m personal best is 7:50.23, set on Jun 13, 2009 in Leiden (NED).
Which events does Mark Christie compete in?
Mark Christie competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.
How did Mark Christie perform in 2017?
2017 season best: 13:55.56, set on May 6, 2017 in Greystones (IRL). Last competition: European Athletics Team Championships First League, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa on Jun 25, 2017, 14:25.14.