Frank O'Mara
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Frank O'Mara (born 17 July 1960 in Limerick) is a retired Irish runner who specialized in the 1500 and 3000 metres. He became World Indoor Champion in 3000 m twice, but never achieved the same success on the outdoor track.
He ran collegiately for the University of Arkansas where he won the 1500 meter run at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in 1983.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 8th | 1500 m |
| 1987 | World Indoor Championships | Indianapolis, United States | 1st | 3000 m |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 9th | 5000 m | |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 1st | 3000 m |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 13th | 5000 m |
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Frank O'Mara
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