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Stephen Murphy

Stephen Murphy

IRLIRLMen
Birth dateJan 6, 1983
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Stephen Murphy is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on January 6, 1983. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 3:49.99 in the 1500m, 8:20.22 in the 3000m, 2:34:11 in the Marathon, 8:47.80 in the 3000mSt and 5:38.32 in the 2000Metres. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
2000 Metres Short Track
5:38.32
3000 m steeplechase
8:47.80
2025 season best
2:34:11
Oct 26, 2025 · Dublin (IRL)
2025 season best
Last competition
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Oct 26, 2025 · 2:34:11
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Age
43 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 2000 Metres Short Track 5:38.32, 3000 m steeplechase 8:47.80, 2025 season best 2:34:11 (Oct 26, 2025, Dublin (IRL)) · Last competition: Irish Life Dublin Marathon, Oct 26, 2025, 2:34:11 · 43 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:49.99
3000m
8:20.22
2:34:11
8:47.80
2000Metres
5:38.32
3000m-short-track
8:52.88
10Kilometr
31:02

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:34:11-Oct 26, 2025-Irish Life Dublin Marathon
2011
10Kilometr
31:02-Feb 6, 2011
↑
Chichester (GBR)
2010
3000m
8:20.22-May 19, 2010
↑
Watford (GBR)
2010
3000mSt
8:54.81-May 29, 2010
↓
Manchester (GBR)
2010
10Kilometr
31:48-Jan 1, 2010
↑
London (GBR)
2009
3000m
8:40.38-Aug 8, 2009
↑
Hendon (GBR)
2007
3000m-short-track
8:52.88-Jan 13, 2007-West Point, NY (USA) (i)
2007
3000m
8:52.88-Jan 13, 2007
↑
West Point, NY (USA) (i)
2006
3000m
8:35.35-Jan 20, 2006
↑
South Bend, IN (USA) (i)
2004
2000Metres
5:47.7h-Jun 16, 2004
↑
Kingston-upon-Thames (GBR)
2004
3000mSt
8:54.54-Jul 24, 2004
↓
Manchester (GBR)
2003
2000Metres
5:38.32-Jul 11, 2003
↑
Barcelona (ESP)
2003
3000m
8:21.41-Aug 20, 2003
↑
Watford (GBR)
2003
3000mSt
8:51.09-Jul 5, 2003
↓
Watford (GBR)
2002
1500m
3:49.99-Jul 31, 2002
↑
Watford (GBR)
2002
2000Metres
5:47.82-May 25, 2002
↑
Watford (GBR)
2002
3000mSt
8:47.80-Jun 16, 2002
↓
Manchester (GBR)
2001
1500m
3:51.37-Jun 21, 2001
↑
Bedford (GBR)
2001
2000Metres
5:55.26-Jul 29, 2001
↑
Dôle (FRA)
2000
2000Metres
5:50.6h-Aug 2, 2000
↑
Watford (GBR)
2000
3000m
8:21.69-Jul 12, 2000
↑
Watford (GBR)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:11-Oct 26Irish Life Dublin Marathon

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
31:02-Feb 6Chichester Priory 10K, Chichester

2010

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:35.30-Sep 4Hendon 10 in 100 Cup Final, Hendon
3000mSt
9:09.72-Jul 11Irish Championships, Dublin
3000mSt
8:55.82-Jun 20European Athletics Team Championships First League
3000mSt
8:57.0HT-Jun 12Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
3000mSt
8:54.81-May 29Manchester BMC Nike Grand Prix, Manchester
3000m
8:20.22-May 19Watford Graded Open, Watford
10Kilometr
31:48-Jan 1London Brooks Serpentine New Year's Day 10K, London

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:40.38-Aug 8Hendon Jo Smith Cup, Hendon

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:52.88-Jan 13West Point Black Knight Invitational, West Point, NY (i)

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:35.35-Jan 20Notre Dame Opener, South Bend, IN (i)

2004

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:54.54-Jul 24Manchester GBR-GER-ITA U23 Match, Manchester
3000mSt
9:08.13-Jul 11AAA Championships, Manchester
3000mSt
9:09.80-Jun 26Bedford AAA U23 Championships, Bedford
2000Metres
5:47.7HT-Jun 16Kingston University Match, Kingston-upon-Thames
3000mSt
9:11.43-Jun 5Barnet British Athletics League, Barnet
3000mSt
8:55.12-May 3Gateshead BUSA Ch., Gateshead

2003

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:21.41-Aug 20Watford BMC Gold Standard Races, Watford
3000mSt
9:02.89-Jul 25AAA Championships, Birmingham
2000Metres
5:38.32-Jul 11Barcelona GBR-ITA-CAT Int. Match, Barcelona
3000mSt
8:51.09-Jul 5Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
3000mSt
8:57.80-Jun 29Bedford AAA U23 Championships, Bedford
3000mSt
9:08.64-Jun 8Loughborough International, Loughborough
3000mSt
9:10.86-Apr 24Philadelphia Penn Relays OD, Philadelphia, PA

2002

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:49.99-Jul 31Watford BMC Gold Standard Races, Watford
2000Metres
5:52.2HT-Jul 28Croydon Junior, Croydon
3000mSt
9:05.80-Jul 20Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships
3000mSt
9:05.80-Jul 18Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships
3000mSt
8:56.85-Jul 18Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships
3000mSt
8:47.80-Jun 16Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester
3000mSt
9:03.89-Jun 15Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester
2000Metres
5:47.82-May 25Watford SEAA Junior Championships, Watford
3000mSt
8:54.52-May 18Loughborough Acqa Pura International, Loughborough

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:57.31-Aug 18Stoke-On-Trent GBR-USA Junior, Stoke-on-Trent
2000Metres
5:55.26-Jul 29Dole FRA-GBR Jun, Dôle
1500m
3:51.37-Jun 21Bedford

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:50.6HT-Aug 2Watford
3000m
8:21.69-Jul 12Watford

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Stephen Murphy's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Stephen Murphy's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best is 5:38.32, set on Jul 11, 2003 in Barcelona (ESP).

Which events does Stephen Murphy compete in?

Stephen Murphy competes in the 2000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Stephen Murphy perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:34:11, set on Oct 26, 2025 in Dublin (IRL). Last competition: Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Oct 26, 2025, 2:34:11.