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Martin Mccarthy

Martin Mccarthy

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Birth dateFeb 23, 1973
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Martin Mccarthy is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on February 23, 1973. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:54.63 in the 1500m, 8:07.90 in the 3000m, 13:42.0h in the 5000m, 29:08.81 in the 10000m and 1:05:03 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
5000 m
13:42.0h
10 000 m
29:08.81
2004 season best
49:36
Mar 7, 2004
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 5000 m 13:42.0h, 10 000 m 29:08.81, 2004 season best 49:36 (Mar 7, 2004) · 53 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:54.63
3000m
8:07.90
13:42.0HT
29:08.81
1:05:03
2:18:44
5Kilometre
14:42
10MilesRoa
49:36

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2004
10MilesRoa
49:36-Mar 7, 2004
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2003
CrossCount
12:13-Mar 29, 2003
31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne
2003
Semi
1:05:03-Sep 7, 2003--
2003
Marathon
2:18:44-Sep 28, 2003--
2002
CrossCount
40:22-Mar 24, 2002
30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
2001
CrossCount
29:16-Dec 9, 2001
8th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Thun
2001
10MilesRoa
52:04-Jun 24, 2001
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2000
3000m
8:07.90-Jul 1, 2000
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2000
5000m
13:55.89-Jul 11, 2000
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1999
5000m
14:46.58-Jun 5, 1999
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1999
CrossCount
35:18-Dec 12, 1999
6th European Cross Country Championships, Velenje
1998
1500m
3:54.63-Jun 27, 1998--
1998
3000m
8:20.49-May 23, 1998
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1998
5000m
13:55.12-Jul 10, 1998
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1998
5Kilometre
14:42-Feb 21, 1998--
1998
CrossCount
28:47-Dec 13, 1998
5th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara
1997
5000m
13:59.84-Apr 24, 1997
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1997
10000m
29:08.81-Mar 28, 1997--
1996
5000m
13:42.0h-Jun 1, 1996
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2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:36-Mar 7Cork Ballycotton 10 Miles, Cork

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:44-Sep 28Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Semi
1:05:03-Sep 7Bristol Half Marathon, Bristol
CrossCount
12:13-Mar 2931st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
40:22-Mar 2430th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
29:16-Dec 98th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Thun
10MilesRoa
52:04-Jun 24Ballycotton 10 miles, Ballycotton

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:55.89-Jul 11Stretford BMC, Stretford
3000m
8:07.90-Jul 1Brunswick New Balance, Brunswick, ME
5000m
14:12.40-Jun 3Dedham New England Twilight Meet, Dedham, MA

1999

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
35:18-Dec 126th European Cross Country Championships, Velenje
5000m
14:46.58-Jun 5European Cup 1st League Group A, Lahti
CrossCount
43:14-Mar 2827th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast

1998

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
28:47-Dec 135th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara
5000m
14:03.6HT-Aug 5Watford
5000m
14:02.43-Jul 26Irish Championships, Dublin
5000m
13:55.12-Jul 10Montreal, Montréal
1500m
3:54.63-Jun 27Dedham Irwin Cohen Invitaional, Dedham, MA
3000m
8:20.49-May 23Dedham Northeastern Twilight, Dedham, MA
5Kilometre
14:42-Feb 21AvMed Great Road Race, Gainesville, FL

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:22.12-Jun 4Bloomington NCAA Championships, Bloomington, IN
5000m
13:59.84-Apr 24Philadelphia Penn Relays University, Philadelphia, PA
10000m
29:08.81-Mar 28Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:20.10-Jul 8Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m
13:42.0HT-Jun 1Dedham, MA

Honours

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Irish Championships

5000 Metres

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Martin Mccarthy's 5000 m personal best?

Martin Mccarthy's 5000 m personal best is 13:42.0h, set on Jun 1, 1996 in Dedham, MA (USA).

Which events does Martin Mccarthy compete in?

Martin Mccarthy competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

How did Martin Mccarthy perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 49:36, set on Mar 7, 2004.