Ray Flynn
- Born
- Jan 22, 1957 (69 years old)
- Birthplace
- Longford, Ireland
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 1500 m
- Height
- 1.82 m
- Weight
- 65 kg
Raymond P Flynn (born 22 January 1957) is a retired middle-distance runner who works as a sports agent During his racing career, Flynn ran 89 sub-four minute miles.
He ran his best time of 3:49 77 on 7 July 1982 in Oslo, Norway at the Bislett Games Dream Mile The time still stands as the outdoor Irish national record, but was surpassed when Andrew Coscoran ran 3:49 26 indoors in 2025.
Flynn also held the Irish 1500 metres record for 41 years after running 3:33 5, in the same Oslo race In 1989, he founded Flynn Sports Management, among the biggest athlete management agencies in athletics Flynn is also the meet director of the Millrose Games.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:51.20, 1500 m 3:34.65 (#475 all-time), 1989 season best 3:59.03 (Feb 3, 1989) · 69 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1500m | 3:40.80 | – | Jul 1, 1989 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1989 | Mile | 3:58.49 | – | Jun 10, 1989 | Westwood, CA (USA) |
| 1989 | mile-short-track Indoor | 3:59.03 | – | Feb 3, 1989 | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1989 | mile-short-track | 3:59.03 | – | Feb 3, 1989 | – |
| 1988 | 1500m | 3:39.74 | – | Aug 4, 1988 | La Coruña (ESP) |
| 1987 | 1500m | 3:36.21 | – | Aug 13, 1987 | Koblenz (GER) |
| 1987 | Mile | 3:52.85 | – | Aug 19, 1987 | Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI) |
| 1987 | mile-short-track | 3:57.27 | – | Jan 30, 1987 | – |