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Gillian O'Sullivan

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Gillian O'Sullivan (born 21 August 1976) is an Irish race walker. She set the unofficial world record in the 5000m walk in Belfast, United Kingdom since 2002 however, the IAAF have refused to verify it. She won a silver medal at the world championship in 2003 over 20km. It was the first time since 1995 that an Irish athlete had won a World Championship medal. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Gillian O'Sullivan is the 7,650th most popular athlete, the 546th most popular biography from Ireland and the 24th most popular Irish Athlete.

Gillian O'Sullivan is most famous for being an Irish race walker who represented Ireland in various international competitions, including the Olympics. She is known for her achievements in the 20 km race walk event.

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Among ATHLETES

Among athletes, Gillian O'Sullivan ranks 7,650 out of 6,025Before her are Božo Starčević, Franciela Krasucki, Sylwester Bednarek, Chen Yuxi, Stephenie Ann McPherson, and Annika Schleu. After her are Pascal Behrenbruch, Sun Linlin, Eline Berings, Duncan Scott, Sarah Chaâri, and Oleh Kolodiy.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1976, Gillian O'Sullivan ranks 1,405Before her are Don Hertzfeldt, Adunni Ade, Kim Zmeskal, Rory Sabbatini, Scott Halberstadt, and Beth Shapiro. After her are Pat Garrity, Cecil Mamiit, Ron Mercer, Carl Robinson, Kristen Welker, and Lindsay Benko.

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In Ireland

Among people born in Ireland, Gillian O'Sullivan ranks 546 out of 549Before her are Damien Molony (1984), Darren O'Dea (1987), Philip Deignan (1983), Chloë Agnew (1989), Molly Sterling (1998), and Ruth Bradley (1987). After her are Joey O'Brien (1986), Kenny Egan (1982), JD McDonagh (1990), Robbie Brady (1992), Kasey Smith (1990), and Keith Andrews (1980).

Among ATHLETES In Ireland

Among athletes born in Ireland, Gillian O'Sullivan ranks 24Before her are Sonia O'Sullivan (1969), Liu Hao (null), Michael Carruth (1967), Cian O'Connor (1979), Olive Loughnane (1976), and Robert Heffernan (1978). After her are Derval O'Rourke (1981), Fintan McCarthy (1996), Paul O'Donovan (1994), Yana Hladiychuk (1993), Fionnuala McCormack (1984), and Eimear Lambe (1997).