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Shaun Farrell

Shaun Farrell

NZLNZLMen
Birth dateMar 5, 1975
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Shaun Farrell is a New Zealand sprinter, born on March 5, 1975. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 22.40 in the 200m, 46.09 in the 400m, 1:45.45 in the 800m, 3:05.70 in the 4x400m and 1:52.48 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.45
#618 all-time
400 m
46.09
2000 season best
1:46.73
Mar 2, 2000 · Melbourne (AUS)
2000 season best
Age
51 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:45.45 (#618 all-time), 400 m 46.09, 2000 season best 1:46.73 (Mar 2, 2000, Melbourne (AUS)) · 51 years old

PB

Personal bests

22.40
46.09
1:45.45
#618 all-time
3:05.70
1:52.48

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
400m
47.44-Mar 11, 2000
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
2000
800m
1:46.73-Mar 2, 2000
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1999
400m
46.90-Feb 14, 1999
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1999
800m
1:47.06-Jan 20, 1999
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1999
800m-short-track
1:52.48-Mar 5, 1999-IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1998
200m
22.40+0.0Jan 31, 1998-Hamilton (NZL)
1998
400m
46.09-Mar 8, 1998
↑
New Zealand Championships
1998
800m
1:45.45-Feb 28, 1998
↓
Sydney (AUS)
1996
400m
46.79-Feb 11, 1996
↑
Sydney (AUS)
1994
400m
46.31-Jul 22, 1994
↑
Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)
1994
4x400m
3:05.70-Sep 11, 1994
↑
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1993
4x400m
3:05.84-Aug 21, 1993
↑
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
400m
48.68-Sep 16, 1992
↑
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1992
4x400m
3:11.09-Sep 19, 1992
↑
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

2000

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.81-Aug 18Sydney Australian Olympic Trials, Sydney
800m
1:48.39-Aug 17Sydney Australian Olympic Trials, Sydney
800m
1:47.98-Aug 4Brisbane
800m
1:48.13-Jul 29Brisbane
800m
1:47.98-Mar 15Dunedin
800m
1:47.67-Mar 11New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
400m
47.44-Mar 11New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
400m
47.81-Mar 10New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
800m
1:46.73-Mar 2Melbourne Track Classic, Melbourne
800m
1:47.26-Feb 13Sydney Optus Grand Prix, Sydney
800m
1:47.59-Jan 26Papakura Marley Games, Papakura, Auckland
800m
1:48.8HT-Jan 22Marley Games, Whanganui
800m
1:47.42-Jan 18Christchurch Marley Games, Christchurch

1999

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.36-Aug 7Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
800m
1:48.66-Aug 1Thurrock
800m-short-track
1:52.48-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
400m
47.59-Feb 27New Zealand Championships
400m
48.54-Feb 26New Zealand Championships, Hamilton
800m
1:47.91-Feb 25Melbourne Track Classic, Melbourne
800m
1:48.09-Feb 20Sydney IAAF Permit Meeting, Sydney
800m
1:47.64-Feb 17Auckland Excel Robin Tait Classic, Auckland
400m
46.90-Feb 14Christchurch
800m
1:47.06-Jan 20Auckland Marley Games, Auckland
800m
1:47.58-Jan 16Marley Games, Whanganui
800m
1:47.33-Jan 13Christchurch Marley Games, Christchurch

1998

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.21-Sep 18Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
800m
1:48.51-Sep 17Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
800m
1:50.69-Sep 11Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg
400m
47.12-Sep 3Darwin
800m
1:50.02-Aug 8Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
800m
1:48.44-Aug 8Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
800m
1:46.28-Jul 19Stuttgart International Leichtathletik Meeting, Stuttgart
800m
1:48.79-Jul 11Villeneuve d'Ascq VIttelStadium, Lille
800m
1:48.06-Jul 9Oslo Mobil Bislett Games
800m
1:47.65-Jul 2Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
800m
1:47.86-Mar 14Optus Australian Championships, Melbourne
800m
1:48.65-Mar 13Optus Australian Championships, Melbourne
400m
47.55-Mar 8New Zealand Championships
400m
46.09-Mar 8New Zealand Championships
800m
1:45.45-Feb 28Sydney Track Tour - Optus GP, Sydney
800m
1:45.52-Feb 25Melbourne Track Classic - Optus GP, Melbourne
800m
1:48.32-Feb 20Auckland adidas Robin Tait Classic, North Shore City
400m
46.99-Jan 31Hamilton Div II., Hamilton
200m
22.40+0.0Jan 31Hamilton Div II., Hamilton
800m
1:47.57-Jan 22Auckland Smokefree Track Series, Auckland
800m
1:46.72-Jan 17Marley Games, Whanganui
800m
1:47.66-Jan 13Christchurch Marley meeting, Christchurch

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.00-Mar 3New Zealand Championships
400m
46.79-Feb 11Sydney Optus Grand Prix, Sydney
400m
46.96-Jan 19Brisbane
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Honours

🥇

New Zealand Championships

400 Metres

1999
7

Johannesburg IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1998
🥇

New Zealand Championships

400 Metres

1998
6

London IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1994
🥉

Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships

400 Metres

1994
4

Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Shaun Farrell's 800 m personal best?

Shaun Farrell's 800 m personal best is 1:45.45, set on Feb 28, 1998 in Sydney (AUS), #618 on the all-time list.

Which events does Shaun Farrell compete in?

Shaun Farrell competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

How did Shaun Farrell perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 1:46.73, set on Mar 2, 2000 in Melbourne (AUS).