Valerie Young-Mcgovern
- Born
- May 10, 1966 (60 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track
Valerie Young-Mcgovern is a Ireland long-distance runner, born on May 10, 1966. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
Her personal bests include 8:57.73 in the 3000m, 15:45.72 in the 5000m, 35:08.40 in the 10000m, 1:14:45 in the Semi and 2:38:02 in the Marathon. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · 3000 m8:57.73
2012 season best17:29Apr 22, 2012
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:48.17
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 8:57.73, 5000 Metres Short Track 15:48.17, 2012 season best 17:29 (Apr 22, 2012) · 60 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5KilometreFL 199216:28–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5Kilometre | 17:29 | – | Apr 22, 2012 | – |
| 2012 | 10MilesRoa | 1:00:33 | – | Apr 1, 2012 | – |
| 2011 | 10MilesRoa | 1:01:55 | – | Mar 5, 2011 | – |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:20:56 | – | Oct 16, 2011 | – |
| 2010 | 12Kilometr | 44:38 | – | Mar 21, 2010 | – |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 35:35 | – | May 25, 2009 | – |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 33:59 | – | Mar 7, 2004 | – |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:41:32 | – | Apr 18, 2004 | – |