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06 Sept 2025

Oisín Ó Gailín sets new Donegal indoor 3,000m record

The Finn Valley AC athlete is aiming to come into contention for a qualifying time for the European Indoor Championships, which take place in March

Oisín Ó Gailín sets new Donegal indoor 3,000m record

Oisín Ó Gailín competes in Boston

Ballybofey man Oisín Ó Gailín clocked a new Donegal record at the weekend in the United States as he attempts to move into qualification territory for the European Indoor Championships.

Competing in Boston, Finn Valley AC man Ó Gailín finished an indoor 3,000m in 7:52.14.

Ó Gailín placed seventh in his season opening race at the Boston University Track and Tennis Centre. 

His new personal best for the event is both a new record at club and county level.

The 27-year-old, who is based in Wyoming, will look to bring his time down to sub-7:50 to come into contention for the European Indoors. 

The 2025 European Indoor Championships take place in Apeldoorn, Netherlands from March 6-9.

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Ó Gailín’s time is his latest county best. In April, at the Bryan Clay Invitational in California, Ó Gailín completed a 1500m in 3:42.72.

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