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Ross Donoghue

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Birth dateJul 19, 1959
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Ross Donoghue is a United States middle-distance runner, born on July 19, 1959. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:36.95 in the 1500m, 3:55.26 in the Mile, 13:33.37 in the 5000m, 2:21.69 in the 1000m and 2:21.69 in the 1000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Mile Short Track
3:56.20
Mile Road
3:50.10
1987 season best
3:40.69
Jun 13, 1987 · Dedham, MA (USA)
1987 season best
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:56.20, Mile Road 3:50.10, 1987 season best 3:40.69 (Jun 13, 1987, Dedham, MA (USA)) · 67 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
1500m
3:40.69-Jun 13, 1987
↓
Dedham, MA (USA)
1984
1500m
3:36.95-Apr 28, 1984
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1984
Mile
3:55.26-May 13, 1984
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1984
mile-short-track
3:56.20-Feb 11, 1984
↑
East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1984
5000m
13:33.37-May 18, 1984
↑
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1983
1500m
3:37.89-Jun 19, 1983
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1983
MileRoad
3:50.10-Sep 3, 1983-New York, NY (USA)
1983
Mile
3:57.3h-Jul 16, 1983
↑
Tillsonburg (CAN)
1983
mile-short-track
4:01.6h-Mar 12, 1983
↑
Cosford (GBR) (i)
1982
Mile
3:59.2-May 15, 1982
↑
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1982
5000m
13:39.9h-Apr 3, 1982
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
1982
4x1500Metr
15:02.8h-Apr 24, 1982-Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1980
1000m
2:21.69-Feb 10, 1980-Syracuse, NY (USA) (i)
1980
1000m-short-track
2:21.69-Feb 10, 1980-Syracuse, NY (USA) (i)
1979
1500m
3:39.76-Jun 2, 1979
↓
Champaign NCAA Championships
1979
Mile
3:58.0h-Jun 23, 1979
↑
Piscataway, NJ (USA)

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.69-Jun 13Dedham, MA
1500m
3:43.94-May 16Princeton, NJ

1984

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:33.37-May 18Knoxville, TN
Mile
3:55.26-May 13Westwood, CA
1500m
3:36.95-Apr 28Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
mile-short-track
3:56.90-Feb 19Richfield, OH (i)
mile-short-track
3:56.20-Feb 11East Rutherford, NJ (i)
mile-short-track
3:56.27-Feb 4Dallas, TX (i)
mile-short-track
3:58.3HT-Jan 29Rosemont, IL (i)
mile-short-track
4:00.20-Jan 27New York, NY (i)

1983

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
MileRoad
3:50.10-Sep 3New York Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY
1500m
3:43.09-Aug 26Caracas Pan American Games, Caracas
Mile
3:57.3HT-Jul 16Tillsonburg
1500m
3:37.89-Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
mile-short-track
4:01.6HT-Mar 12Cosford (i)

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.2-May 15-
4x1500Metr
15:02.8HT-Apr 24Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
5000m
13:39.9HT-Apr 3Stanford, Palo Alto, CA

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m-short-track
2:21.69-Feb 10Syracuse, NY (i)

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:58.0HT-Jun 23Piscataway, NJ
1500m
3:39.76-Jun 2Champaign NCAA Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ross Donoghue's Mile Short Track personal best?

Ross Donoghue's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:56.20, set on Feb 11, 1984 in East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i).

Which events does Ross Donoghue compete in?

Ross Donoghue competes in the Mile Short Track and Mile Road.

How did Ross Donoghue perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 3:40.69, set on Jun 13, 1987 in Dedham, MA (USA).