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06 Sept 2025

Oisín Ó Gailín hits new Donegal indoor 5k record in Boston

Finn Valley AC's Oisín Ó Gailín clocked a new best time when running at Boston University over the weekend

Course record gives Oisín Ó Gailín victory in Colorado

Thumbs up from Oisín Ó Gailín.

Oisín Ó Gailín clocked a new Donegal indoor 5,000m record at the weekend.

The Finn Valley AC man was competing at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener hosted by Boston University.

Ó Gailín surged late to pip victory in his heat in 13:49.61, edging Leo Young (13:49.71) and Joseph O’Brien (13:51.24).

Ó Gailín dedicated his new PB to the memory of his grandfather, Patrick (Patsy) Kelly, of Upper Teevickmoy, Stranorlar, who died last Tuesday.

In October, Ó Gailín set a new course record over 5k outdoors when going 14:21 at Colorado State University.

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