Saoirse O'Brien

Saoirse O'Brien

Born
Jan 1, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Saoirse O'Brien is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 2:19.11 in the 800m, 2:19.19 in the 800m, 4:41.99 in the 1500m, 10:28.60 in the 3000m and 17:55 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:19.11
2025 season best17:55May 17, 2025 · Phoenix Park, Dublin
Personal best · 1500 m4:41.99
Last competitionIrish 5km Road Running ChampionshipsMay 17, 2025 · 17:55

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:19.11, 1500 m 4:41.99, 2025 season best 17:55 (May 17, 2025, Phoenix Park, Dublin (IRL)) · Last competition: Irish 5km Road Running Championships, May 17, 2025, 17:55 · 24 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorAthlone 20172:19.11398 pts–
800m2017Ireland 800 m all-time list2:19.19363 pts–
1500mTullamore 2016Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:41.99431 pts–
3000mTullamore 2018Ireland 3000 m all-time list10:28.60364 pts–
5KilometreDublin 202517:55–
1500m-short-trackIndoorAthlone 20184:50.04387 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20255Kilometre 17:55–May 17, 2025Irish 5km Road Running Championships
20191500m 4:48.70–Jul 6, 2019Tullamore (IRL)
20191500m-short-track Indoor4:55.83–Mar 30, 2019Athlone (IRL) (i)
20191500m-short-track 4:55.83–Mar 30, 2019–
20181500m 4:45.2h–Jun 23, 2018Dublin (IRL)
20181500m-short-track Indoor4:50.04–Mar 18, 2018Athlone (IRL) (i)
20181500m-short-track 4:50.04–Mar 18, 2018–
20183000m 10:28.60–Jun 2, 2018Tullamore (IRL)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Saoirse O'Brien's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:19.11, set on Apr 1, 2017.

Saoirse O'Brien competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 17:55, set on May 17, 2025 in Phoenix Park, Dublin (IRL). Last competition: Irish 5km Road Running Championships on May 17, 2025, 17:55.