Darragh McElhinney
IrelandathleteMale5.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Darragh McElhinney is a promising middle-distance runner, known for his performance in the men's 1,500m event. He recently qualified for the finals at the National Athletics Championships, showcasing his potential to compete among Ireland's elite athletes.
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Darragh McElhinney finished in 18th place in the 5,000m.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen storms to 5,000m victory on opening night of European Athletics Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-10
Darragh McElhinney is also competing in the men's 5,000m final.
First European Championships in Britain heightens Irish athletics hopes and expectations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-10
Darragh McElhinney is a fellow distance runner who shares an apartment with Jack O'Leary.
‘I was born to be a jockey, ended up being the horse’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-08
Darragh McElhinney is set to compete in the 5,000m alongside his fellow Irish athletes.
Don’t expect too much from Rhasidat Adeleke on her return to racing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-03
Darragh McElhinney came closest to making Saturday’s final in the men’s 5,000m.
Kate O’Connor and Cian McPhillips look to turn big dreams into medals at World Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Darragh McElhinney coming closest to making Saturday’s final with an excellent effort in the second heat.
Kate O’Connor moves into bronze medal position in heptathlon at World Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Darragh McElhinney has been included in the final selection for the 5000m.
Three more added to Ireland’s final squad for World Athletics Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-01
Darragh McElhinney improved his best to 13:02.06, the second fastest on the Irish all-time list.
Conor Kelly follows Rhasidat Adeleke’s path as he commits to University of Texas – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-10
Darragh McElhinney cruised through the qualifying heats for the men's 1,500m.
Sharlene Mawdsley pips Sarah Lavin to 200m title at National Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-02
