Pierce O'Callaghan

Birth dateDec 5, 1975

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Pierce O'Callaghan is a Ireland race walker, born on December 5, 1975. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 3000m-short-track and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:25:48 in the 20kmW, 11:39.01 in the 3000m-short-track, 20:12.94 in the 5000m-short-track and 41:47.50 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts

3000 Metres Short Track

11:39.01

20 km race walk

1:25:48

2000 season best

20:12.94

Jan 12, 2000

2000 season best

Age

50 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 11:39.01, 20 km race walk 1:25:48, 2000 season best 20:12.94 (Jan 12, 2000) · 50 years old

Personal bests

1:25:48

11:39.01

20:12.94

41:47.50

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2000	5000m-short-track	20:12.94	-	Jan 12, 2000	↑	-
1999	3000m-short-track	11:39.01	-	Jul 18, 1999	↑	-
1999	10,000Metr	41:47.50	-	Jul 25, 1999	↑	-
1999	20kmW	1:29:51	-	Apr 11, 1999	↓	Cork
1998	3000m-short-track	12:12.67	-	Feb 8, 1998	↑	-
1998	10,000Metr	42:45.70	-	Jul 26, 1998	↑	-
1998	20kmW	1:27:22	-	Mar 29, 1998	↓	Donegal
1997	3000m-short-track	12:32.60	-	Feb 9, 1997	↑	-
1997	10,000Metr	45:35.02	-	Aug 24, 1997	↑	-
1997	20kmW	1:40:24	-	Jul 12, 1997	↓	Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
1996	5000m-short-track	20:33.54	-	Mar 16, 1996	↑	-
1996	10,000Metr	43:27.41	-	Jun 23, 1996	↑	-
1996	20kmW	1:29:20	-	Feb 24, 1996	↓	Douglas Walk
1995	10,000Metr	42:25.33	-	Jul 15, 1995	↑	-
1994	10,000Metr	45:01.56	-	Jun 26, 1994	↑	Irish U20 Championships
1994	10Kilometr	45:01.56	-	Jun 26, 1994	↑	Irish U20 Championships
1993	3Kilometre	12:57.80	-	Jun 5, 1993	-	Irish Schools Championships
1993	3000m-short-track	12:57.80	-	Jun 5, 1993	↑	Irish Schools Championships
1993	20kmWi	22:46.45	-	Feb 20, 1993	↓	Irish U20 Indoor Championships
1993	5000m-short-track	22:46.45	-	Feb 20, 1993	↑	Irish U20 Indoor Championships
1993	10Kilometr	47:47.89	-	Jun 27, 1993	↑	Irish U20 Championships
1993	10,000Metr	47:47.89	-	Jun 27, 1993	↑	Irish U20 Championships
1992	5000m-short-track	23:16.80	-	Jul 25, 1992	↑	Irish U17 Championships
1992	20kmW	23:16.80	-	Jul 25, 1992	↓	Irish U17 Championships
1992	10,000Metr	48:46.23	-	Aug 23, 1992	↑	-

2000

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m-short-track	20:12.94	-	Jan 12	Outdoor Meeting, Melbourne

1999

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
20kmW	1:25:48	-	Sep 11	Dublin
10,000Metr	41:47.50	-	Jul 25	Irish Championships, Santry
3000m-short-track	11:39.01	-	Jul 18	Dublin
20kmW	1:26:27	-	Jun 27	Leamington
20kmW	1:30:19	-	May 2	Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW	1:30:19	-	May 1	Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW	1:29:51	-	Apr 11	Cork
20kmW	1:29:56	-	Feb 28	New Zealand Championships, Hamilton

1998

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
20kmW	DNF	-	Aug 22	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
20kmW	DNF	-	Aug 18	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
10,000Metr	42:45.70	-	Jul 26	Irish Championships, Dublin
20kmW	1:31:11	-	Jul 11	Dutch Championships, Groningen
20kmW	1:27:22	-	Mar 29	Donegal
3000m-short-track	12:12.67	-	Feb 8	AAA Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)

1997

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10,000Metr	45:35.02	-	Aug 24	Birmingham
20kmW	1:40:24	-	Jul 12	Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
20kmW	1:40:24	-	Jul 10	Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
3000m-short-track	12:32.60	-	Feb 9	UK Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)

1996

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10,000Metr	43:27.41	-	Jun 23	Tullamore
20kmW	1:31:51	-	Apr 20	La Coruña European Cup Race Walking, La Coruña
20kmW	1:26:48	-	Mar 31	Sligo Irish Race Walking Championships
5000m-short-track	20:33.54	-	Mar 16	Nenagh (i)
20kmW	1:29:20	-	Feb 24	Douglas Walk

1995

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10,000Metr	42:25.33	-	Jul 15	Irish Championships, Dublin

1994

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10,000Metr	45:01.56	-	Jun 26	Irish U20 Championships
10Kilometr	45:01.56	-	Jun 26	Irish U20 Championships

1993

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	47:47.89	-	Jun 27	Irish U20 Championships
10,000Metr	47:47.89	-	Jun 27	Irish U20 Championships
3000m-short-track	12:57.80	-	Jun 5	Irish Schools Championships
3Kilometre	12:57.80	-	Jun 5	Irish Schools Championships
20kmWi	22:46.45	-	Feb 20	Irish U20 Indoor Championships
5000m-short-track	22:46.45	-	Feb 20	Irish U20 Indoor Championships

1992

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10,000Metr	48:46.23	-	Aug 23	Irish U20 Championships, Dublin
5000m-short-track	23:38.65	-	Aug 16	AAA U17 Championships, Crystal Palace, London
5000m-short-track	23:16.80	-	Jul 25	Irish U17 Championships
20kmW	23:16.80	-	Jul 25	Irish U17 Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pierce O'Callaghan's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Pierce O'Callaghan's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 11:39.01, set on Jul 18, 1999 in Dublin (IRL).

Which events does Pierce O'Callaghan compete in?

Pierce O'Callaghan competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 20 km race walk.

How did Pierce O'Callaghan perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 20:12.94, set on Jan 12, 2000.