Marian Heffernan

Sportswoman: Runner (former)

Born: Apr 16, 1982age 44
height: 5'7" (or 170 cm)
body type: Average
nationality: Irish

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Active 2002 – 2013

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About Marian Heffernan

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Irish athlete Marian Heffernan was born on 16 April 1982 in Cork, Munster, Ireland. She is a former runner who competed professionally from 2002 to 2013, a career spanning 11 years. Heffernan is fifth in the all-time Irish record books for the women's 400 metres, and she competed in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

She is married to Irish Olympic race walker Rob Heffernan, and they have a son named Cathal. Standing 5'7" with black hair and an average build, she remains a familiar figure in Irish athletics circles. She also maintains an Instagram presence with 6k followers.

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Years Active: 2002-2013 (started around 20 years old; 11 years active)
Birthplace: Cork, Munster, Ireland
Ethnicity: Caucasian

Body

Hair Color: Black
Weight: 139 lbs (or 63 kg)

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Instagram Followers: 6k (as of May 2026)

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How long was Marian Heffernan's professional running career?

She was active from 2002 to 2013, which is 11 years, starting around age 20.

What is Marian Heffernan's connection to the Olympics?

She competed in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and she is married to Olympic race walker Rob Heffernan.

Did you know

Marian Heffernan is fifth in the all-time Irish record books for the women's 400 metres.
She and her husband Rob Heffernan share a son named Cathal.
Her birthplace is Cork, Munster, Ireland, and she was born on Friday, 16 April 1982.