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Sophie Murphy

Sophie Murphy

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Birth dateSep 4, 1998
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Sophie Murphy is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on September 4, 1998. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:16.04 in the 800m, 4:33.50 in the 1500m, 4:52.29 in the Mile, 9:29.62 in the 3000m and 16:29.28 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
9:29.62
5000 Metres Short Track
16:29.28
2023 season best
17:15.20
May 7, 2023 · Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA)
2023 season best
Last competition
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD
May 7, 2023 · 17:15.20
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD
Age
28 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:29.62, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:29.28, 2023 season best 17:15.20 (May 7, 2023, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA)) · Last competition: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD, May 7, 2023, 17:15.20 · 28 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
5000m
17:15.20-May 7, 2023
↓
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD
2023
10000m
34:28.06-Apr 21, 2023
↑
Payton Jordan Invitational
2022
Mile
4:52.29-Feb 5, 2022
↑
Dr. Sander Invitational
2022
mile-short-track
4:52.29-Feb 5, 2022
↑
Dr. Sander Invitational
2022
3000m-short-track
9:29.62-Feb 27, 2022
↑
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2022
3000m
9:29.62-Feb 27, 2022
↑
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2022
5000m-short-track
16:29.28-Feb 19, 2022-Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2022
5000m
16:29.28-Feb 19, 2022
↓
Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2021
10000m
37:31.85-May 8, 2021
↑
Michael P. Brady Track and Field Complex, Lawrenceville, NJ (USA)
2019
1500m
4:36.66-Apr 13, 2019
↓
Piscataway, NJ (USA)
2019
5000m
16:51.99-Apr 18, 2019
↓
Azusa, CA (USA)
2019
6Kilometre
20:42-Nov 15, 2019--
2019
10000m
35:21.03-May 4, 2019
↑
West Long Branch, NJ (USA)
2018
1500m
4:37.24-Mar 30, 2018
↓
Raleigh, NC (USA)
2018
Mile
4:56.74-Jan 26, 2018
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2018
mile-short-track
4:56.74-Jan 26, 2018
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2018
4x800Metre
9:07.47-Feb 3, 2018-New York Millrose Games
2018
3000m-short-track
9:38.60-Feb 9, 2018
↑
NY (USA) (i)
2018
3000m
9:38.60-Feb 9, 2018
↑
NY (USA) (i)
2018
5000m
16:50.19-Apr 21, 2018
↓
Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2017
CrossCount
14:15-Dec 10, 2017
↑
24th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Šamorín
2016
800m
2:16.04-May 28, 2016-Leiria (POR)
2016
1500m
4:33.50-Jul 9, 2016
↓
Solihull (GBR)
2016
3000m
10:01.63-Jun 4, 2016
↑
Tullamore (IRL)
2016
CrossCount
13:43-Dec 11, 2016
↑
23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia
2015
CrossCount
14:35-Dec 13, 2015
↑
22nd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Hyères

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
17:15.20-May 7Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD
10000m
34:28.06-Apr 21Payton Jordan Invitational

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
9:29.62-Feb 27Boston University Last Chance Meet, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
5000m-short-track
16:29.28-Feb 19MAAC Indoor Championships, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
mile-short-track
4:52.29-Feb 5Dr. Sander Invitational
5000m-short-track
17:45.96-Jan 21Ramapo College Season Opener, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
37:31.85-May 8MAAC Outdoor T&F Ch., Michael P. Brady Track and Field Complex, Lawrenceville, NJ

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
DNF-Jan 25Dr. Norb Sander Columbia Challenge

2019

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
6Kilometre
20:42-Nov 15NCAA Division I Northeast Region Cross Country Ch. (road), Buffalo, NY
10000m
35:21.03-May 4MAAC Ch., West Long Branch, NJ
5000m
16:51.99-Apr 18Bryan Clay Invitational, Azusa, CA
1500m
4:36.66-Apr 13Metropolitan Ch., Piscataway, NJ
5000m
17:04.59-Mar 29Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC
1500m
4:40.94-Mar 23Snow Flake Spring Opener, Stony Brook, NY

2018

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
17:18.57-May 6Lawrenceville Metro Atlantic Ch., Lawrence Township, NJ
5000m
16:50.19-Apr 21Charlottesville Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
1500m
4:42.25-Apr 14New Brunswick Mets Outdoor Championships, New Brunswick, NJ
1500m
4:37.24-Mar 30Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC
3000m-short-track
9:38.60-Feb 9Staten Island Fastrack National Invite, NY (i) - Invitational Events
4x800Metre
9:07.47-Feb 3New York Millrose Games
mile-short-track
4:56.74-Jan 26Boston John Thomas Terrier Classic, Boston, MA (i)

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
14:15-Dec 1024th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Šamorín

2016

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
13:43-Dec 1123rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia
1500m
4:33.50-Jul 9Solihull BMC Grand Prix, Solihull
1500m
4:40.60-Jul 2Tullamore Irish U23/U20 Championships, Tullamore - U20 Events
1500m
4:36.45-Jun 17Dublin Irish Milers Club, Dublin
3000m
10:01.63-Jun 4Tullamore Irish Schools. Ch., Tullamore - U20 Events
800m
2:16.04-May 28Leiria ECCC Group B, Leiria

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
14:35-Dec 1322nd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Hyères

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sophie Murphy's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Sophie Murphy's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:29.62, set on Feb 27, 2022 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Sophie Murphy compete in?

Sophie Murphy competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Sophie Murphy perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 17:15.20, set on May 7, 2023 in Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA). Last competition: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD on May 7, 2023, 17:15.20.