Una English

Una English

IrelandIreland
Born
Aug 14, 1970 (56 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Una English is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on August 14, 1970. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:05.93 in the 800m, 4:13.97 in the 1500m, 4:35.26 in the Mile, 8:54.73 in the 3000m and 15:19.12 in the 5000m. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 5000 m15:19.12
#797 all-time
2012 season best34:10Mar 24, 2012 · London
2012 season best
Personal best · 3000 m8:54.73
#902 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 15:19.12 (#797 all-time), 3000 m 8:54.73 (#902 all-time), 2012 season best 34:10 (Mar 24, 2012, London (GBR)) · 56 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mGateshead 1992Ireland 800 m all-time list2:05.931,059 pts–
1500mStockholm 1996Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:13.971,096 pts–
MileLinz 1998Ireland Mile all-time list4:35.261,082 pts–
3000mCork 2002Ireland 3000 m all-time list8:54.731,124 pts#902
5000mHeusden-Zolder 2001Ireland 5000 m all-time list15:19.121,127 pts#797
3000mStLuzern 2008Ireland 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:51.541,116 pts#576

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201210Kilometr 34:10–Mar 24, 2012London (GBR)
201110Kilometr 35:18–Oct 2, 2011London (GBR)
20083000mSt 9:51.54–Jul 16, 2008Luzern (SUI)
200810Kilometr 35:35–Apr 6, 2008Dublin (IRL)
2005800m 2:13.93–Jul 30, 2005Dublin (IRL)
20043000m 9:18.59–Jul 17, 2004Madrid (ESP)
20045000m 15:41.22–Jul 31, 2004Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2003800m-short-track Indoor2:13.47–Feb 15, 2003Irish Indoor Championships
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FAQ

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Una English's 5000 m personal best is 15:19.12, set on Jul 14, 2001 in Heusden-Zolder (BEL), #797 on the all-time list.

Una English competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2012 season best: 34:10, set on Mar 24, 2012 in London (GBR).