Padraig Heffernan
AUSMenPadraig Heffernan is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on February 10, 2006. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:55.85 in the 1500m, 4:26.66 in the Mile, 8:25.31 in the 3000m, 14:36.38 in the 5000m and 9:12.23 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.
As of Sep 15, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:12.23, 3000 m 8:25.31, 2026 season best 9:02.23 (Apr 9, 2026) · Last competition: Southern Cross University 10km Run - Gold Coast, Jul 4, 2026, 30:40 · 20 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
2026
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:40 | - | Jul 4 | Southern Cross University 10km Run - Gold Coast |
3000mSt | 9:02.23 | - | Apr 9 | Australian Championships |
3000mSt | 9:10.51 | - | Mar 12 | Queensland Athletics Championships |
3000m | 8:22.84 | - | Feb 28 | Queensland 3000m Championships |
Mile | 4:19.31 | - | Feb 21 | Dane Bird-Smith Shield & QLD 10,000m Race Walk Championships |
2025
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:41 | - | Jul 5 | Gold Coast Marathon - 5km & 10km, Gold Coast |
5000m | 14:58.87 | - | Apr 12 | Australian U20 Championships |
3000mSt | 9:12.23 | - | Apr 11 | Australian U20 Championships |
5000m | 14:58.87 | - | Apr 10 | Australian U20 Championships |
3000mSt | 9:12.23 | - | Apr 10 | Australian U20 Championships |
1500m | 3:57.11 | - | Mar 16 | Queensland Athletics Championships, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane |
1500m | 4:00.20 | - | Mar 15 | Queensland Athletics Championships, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane |
3000mSt | 9:31.70 | - | Mar 13 | Queensland Athletics Championships, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane |
3000m | 8:29.27 | - | Mar 1 | Queensland 3000m Championships, UQ Athletic Centre, St Lucia, Brisbane |
1500m | 4:05.24 | - | Feb 1 | Jai Taurima Shield |
2024
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:32.96 | - | Dec 14 | Australian U20 3000m Championships, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne |
Mile | 4:26.66 | - | Nov 30 | UQ Athletics Club 1500m Classic |
5000m | 14:36.38 | - | Apr 12 | Australian U20 Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide |
3000mSt | DNF | - | Apr 11 | Australian U20 Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide |
5000m | 14:36.38 | - | Apr 11 | Australian U20 Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide |
CrossCount | 25:42 | - | Mar 30 | 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd |
1500m | 4:00.31 | - | Mar 17 | Queensland Athletics Championships |
5000m | 14:37.78 | - | Mar 9 | Sally Pearson Shield, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane |
1500m | 3:55.85 | - | Feb 24 | Cathy Freeman Shield |
3000m | 8:36.98 | - | Feb 10 | Norma Croker Shield |
3000mSt | 9:57.70 | - | Jan 27 | Denise Boyd Shield |
2023
19 performances2022
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:46.25 | - | Dec 11 | Australian All-Schools Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide - U17 Events |
2000Metres | 6:23.32 | - | Dec 10 | Australian All-Schools Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide - U17 Events |
3000m | 8:43.24 | - | Nov 24 | Sunshine Coast Track Challenge, USC Athletics Track, Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast |
2000Metres | 6:15.81 | - | Oct 15 | Queensland All-Schools Championships, QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane - U17 Events |
3000m | 9:00.29 | - | Oct 13 | Queensland All-Schools Championships, QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane - U17 Events |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Padraig Heffernan's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Padraig Heffernan's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:12.23, set on Apr 11, 2025 in WA Athletics Stadium, Perth (AUS).
Which events does Padraig Heffernan compete in?
Padraig Heffernan competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.
How did Padraig Heffernan perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 9:02.23, set on Apr 9, 2026. Last competition: Southern Cross University 10km Run - Gold Coast on Jul 4, 2026, 30:40.