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Vinney Connolly

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Birth dateJan 1, 1992
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Vinney Connolly is a Ireland long-distance runner, born on January 1, 1992. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 8:34.97 in the 3000m, 14:27.19 in the 5000m, 8:48.04 in the 3000m-short-track, 31:35 in the 10Kilometr and 25:02 in the 5MilesRoad. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
5000 m
14:27.19
3000 m
8:34.97
2026 season best
32:35
Feb 8, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
49.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor
Feb 8, 2026 · 32:35
49.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 5000 m 14:27.19, 3000 m 8:34.97, 2026 season best 32:35 (Feb 8, 2026) · Last competition: 49.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor, Feb 8, 2026, 32:35 · 34 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
CrossCount
32:35-Feb 8, 2026
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49.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor
2025
5MilesRoad
24:33-Jan 26, 2025-AXA Raheny 5, Dublin
2025
CrossCount
26:55-Oct 19, 2025
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Autumn Open International Cross Country Festival, Abbotstown, Dublin - XC 8.0km
2024
3000m
8:34.97-May 4, 2024
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Irish Milers Club-Crusaders, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
2024
3000m-short-track
8:53.12-Jan 27, 2024
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AAI Indoor Games, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i)
2024
5000m
14:27.19-May 25, 2024
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IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
2024
CrossCount
25:07-Nov 17, 2024
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Irish Cross Country Championships, Castle Irvine Estate, Irvinestown - XC 7.5km
2024
10Kilometr
31:35-Mar 24, 2024-Irish 10km Road Running Championships
2023
3000m
8:49.29-Jul 5, 2023
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Dublin Graded Meet 6
2023
5000m
14:40.35-May 27, 2023
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IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - National Events
2022
3000m
8:48.10-Jul 5, 2022
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Cork City Sports, Munster Technological University Track, Cork
2022
5000m
15:12.79-Jun 26, 2022
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Irish Championships
2022
CrossCount
32:43-Nov 20, 2022
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Irish Cross Country Championships, Donegal - XC 8.0km
2014
3000m-short-track
8:48.04-Feb 7, 2014
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2013
3000m
8:45.03-Jun 12, 2013
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2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
32:35-Feb 849.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
26:55-Oct 19Autumn Open International Cross Country Festival, Abbotstown, Dublin - XC 8.0km
5MilesRoad
25:02-Jun 29Irish 5 Mile road Running championships
5MilesRoad
24:33-Jan 26AXA Raheny 5, Dublin

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
DNF-Jul 29Irish Championships
3000m
8:49.29-Jul 5Dublin Graded Meet 6
5000m
14:40.35-May 27IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - National Events

2022

5 performances

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:56.26-Feb 26Athlone International GP, Athlone (i)
3000m-short-track
8:48.04-Feb 7Athlone Irish Indoor University Championships, Athlone (i)
3000m-short-track
8:55.05-Feb 2Athlone Athletics Ireland Open Indoor Games, Athlone (i)

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:45.03-Jun 12Dublin City Championships, Dublin

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vinney Connolly's 5000 m personal best?

Vinney Connolly's 5000 m personal best is 14:27.19, set on May 25, 2024 in Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL).

Which events does Vinney Connolly compete in?

Vinney Connolly competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

How did Vinney Connolly perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 32:35, set on Feb 8, 2026. Last competition: 49.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor on Feb 8, 2026, 32:35.