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Niall O'SHAUGHNESSY

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Birth dateNov 23, 1955
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Niall O'SHAUGHNESSY is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on November 23, 1955. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:46.79 in the 800m, 3:39.59 in the 1500m, 3:55.4h in the Mile, 3:39.8h in the 1500m-short-track and 3:55.4h in the mile-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
Mile Short Track
3:55.4h
1500 Metres Short Track
3:39.8h
1980 season best
3:39.59
Apr 19, 1980
1980 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:55.4h, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:39.8h, 1980 season best 3:39.59 (Apr 19, 1980) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:46.79
3:39.59
3:55.4HT
3:39.8HT
3:55.4HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
1500m
3:39.59-Apr 19, 1980
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1978
1500m-short-track
3:39.8h-Feb 4, 1978--
1978
Mile
3:57.8-Jul 12, 1978
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1977
1500m
3:41.51-Jun 4, 1977
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1977
mile-short-track
3:55.4h-Jan 28, 1977--
1977
Mile
3:59.5-May 14, 1977
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1976
800m
1:49.29-Jul 23, 1976
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1976
1500m
3:40.12-Jul 29, 1976
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1976
Mile
3:56.96-May 29, 1976
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1975
800m
1:46.79-Aug 2, 1975
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1973
800m
1:52.44-Aug 25, 1973
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European Junior Championships

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.59-Apr 19Lawrence, KS

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:57.8-Jul 12-
1500m-short-track
3:39.8HT-Feb 4New York, NY (i)

1977

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.51-Jun 4Champaign NCAA Championships, Champaign, IL
Mile
3:59.5-May 14-
mile-short-track
3:59.4HT-Feb 25USA Indoor Championships, New York, NY (i)
mile-short-track
3:55.4HT-Jan 28Columbia (i)

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.12-Jul 29The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
1:49.29-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
Mile
3:56.96-May 29Wichita, KS
Mile
3:58.1-May 1-

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.79-Aug 2London

1973

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.44-Aug 25European Junior Championships
800m
1:53.40-Aug 25European Junior Championships
800m
1:53.40-Aug 24European Junior Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Niall O'SHAUGHNESSY's Mile Short Track personal best?

Niall O'SHAUGHNESSY's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:55.4h, set on Jan 28, 1977 in Columbia (USA) (i).

Which events does Niall O'SHAUGHNESSY compete in?

Niall O'SHAUGHNESSY competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

How did Niall O'SHAUGHNESSY perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 3:39.59, set on Apr 19, 1980.