Niall Sheehan

Niall Sheehan

IrelandIrelandActive
Born
Jan 1, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Niall Sheehan is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1981. He competes primarily in the 800m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:59.37 in the 800m, 8:34.78 in the 3000m, 14:37.01 in the 5000m, 30:57.73 in the 10000m and 1:10:58 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 5000 m14:37.01
2026 season best8:43.82Jul 8, 2026
Personal best · 10 000 m30:57.73
Last competitionCork City SportsJul 8, 2026 · 8:43.82

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:37.01, 10 000 m 30:57.73, 2026 season best 8:43.82 (Jul 8, 2026) · Last competition: Cork City Sports, Jul 8, 2026, 8:43.82 · 45 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorAthlone 20131:59.37824 pts–
3000mCork 2022Ireland 3000 m all-time list8:34.78862 pts–
5000mDublin 2021Ireland 5000 m all-time list14:37.01880 pts–
10000mStretford 2016Ireland 10 000 m all-time list30:57.73875 pts–
SemiWaterford 2011Ireland Half Marathon all-time list1:10:58786 pts–
3000m-short-track20188:40.15851 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:43.82–Jul 8, 2026Cork City Sports
20253000m 8:37.68–Jul 9, 2025Cork City Sports
20255000m 14:57.46–Aug 3, 2025Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
20233000m 8:42.81–Jun 5, 2023Munster Senior Championships, Templemore Stadium, Templemore
20235000m 14:51.29–Jul 30, 2023Irish Championships
2023CrossCount 26:15–Oct 15, 2023Autumn Open International, Dublin - XC 6.0km
20223000m 8:34.78–Jul 5, 2022Cork City Sports, Munster Technological University Track, Cork
202210Kilometr 30:23–Mar 6, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Niall Sheehan's 5000 m personal best is 14:37.01, set on Jun 26, 2021 in Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin (IRL).

Niall Sheehan competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 8:43.82, set on Jul 8, 2026. Last competition: Cork City Sports on Jul 8, 2026, 8:43.82.