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Mary O'Connor

Mary O'Connor

NZLNZLWomen
Birth dateApr 19, 1955
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Mary O'Connor is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on April 19, 1955. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:16.27 in the 800m, 4:44.29 in the 1500m, 16:48.78 in the 5000m, 35:26.69 in the 10000m and 2:28:20 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
Marathon
2:28:20
15 Kilometres Road
52:14
2005 season best
2:16.27
Jul 30, 2005
2005 season best
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: Marathon 2:28:20, 15 Kilometres Road 52:14, 2005 season best 2:16.27 (Jul 30, 2005) · 71 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:16.27
4:44.29
16:48.78
35:26.69
2:28:20
5Kilometre
16:45
15Kilometr
52:14

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
800m
2:16.27-Jul 30, 2005--
1998
1500m
4:44.29-Mar 8, 1998--
1998
5000m
16:48.78-Jan 22, 1998--
1998
10000m
35:26.69-Mar 21, 1998--
1996
5Kilometre
16:45-Mar 31, 1996--
1993
CrossCount
21:24-Mar 28, 1993
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1991
CrossCount
22:13-Mar 24, 1991
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1991
Marathon
2:34:31-Apr 21, 1991
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1990
CrossCount
20:59-Mar 25, 1990
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1990
Marathon
2:37:07-Apr 22, 1990
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1989
CrossCount
24:13-Mar 19, 1989
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1989
Marathon
2:39:02-Aug 26, 1989
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1988
CrossCount
20:46-Mar 26, 1988
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1987
CrossCount
17:45-Mar 22, 1987
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1986
CrossCount
15:33.6-Mar 23, 1986
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1986
Marathon
2:30:52-Apr 20, 1986
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1985
CrossCount
16:26-Mar 24, 1985
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1985
Marathon
2:32:35-Apr 21, 1985
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1984
CrossCount
16:33-Mar 25, 1984
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1984
Marathon
2:33:44-Feb 19, 1984
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1983
CrossCount
14:31-Mar 20, 1983
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1983
Marathon
2:28:20-Apr 17, 1983
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1982
CrossCount
15:22.8-Mar 21, 1982
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1982
15Kilometr
52:14-Jun 27, 1982--
1981
CrossCount
15:00-Mar 28, 1981
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1979
CrossCount
18:27-Mar 25, 1979
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2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:16.27-Jul 30Dublin International Games, Dublin

1998

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:26.69-Mar 21New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Auckland
1500m
4:44.29-Mar 8New Zealand Championships, Whanganui
5000m
16:48.78-Jan 22Auckland Smokefree Track Series, Auckland

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:45-Mar 31Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
21:24-Mar 2821st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Amorebieta-Etxano

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:31-Apr 21London Marathon, London
CrossCount
22:13-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Antwerpen

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:07-Apr 22London Marathon, London
CrossCount
20:59-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Aix-les-Bains

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:02-Aug 26Hastings Marathon, Hastings
CrossCount
24:13-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stavanger

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
20:46-Mar 2616th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Auckland

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
17:45-Mar 2215th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Warszawa

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:52-Apr 20London
CrossCount
15:33.6-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Neuchatel

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:41-Oct 20Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Marathon
2:32:35-Apr 21London Marathon, London
CrossCount
16:26-Mar 2413th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lisboa

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:41:22-Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
CrossCount
16:33-Mar 2512th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, New York, NY
Marathon
2:33:44-Feb 19Los Angeles, CA

1983

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:48:44-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:28:20-Apr 17London Marathon, London
CrossCount
14:31-Mar 2011th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Gateshead

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
52:14-Jun 27Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
CrossCount
15:22.8-Mar 2110th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ippodromo Capannelle, Roma

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
15:00-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Madrid

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
18:27-Mar 257th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Limerick

Honours

🥇

New Zealand 10,000m Championships

10,000 Metres

1998
5

London Marathon

Marathon

1985
7

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1985
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London Marathon

Marathon

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mary O'Connor's Marathon personal best?

Mary O'Connor's Marathon personal best is 2:28:20, set on Apr 17, 1983 in London (GBR).

Which events does Mary O'Connor compete in?

Mary O'Connor competes in the Marathon and 15 Kilometres Road.

How did Mary O'Connor perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 2:16.27, set on Jul 30, 2005.