Emma Moore Set For Senior Ireland Debut At World Indoors

The Galway City Harriers athlete has shown steady progression in recent years, but the 2026 indoor season has marked a significant step forward as she begins to establish herself at senior level.

Moore secured her place on the Irish team through the World Athletics rankings system, having achieved the Athletics Ireland ‘B’ standard and strengthening her position with a series of strong performances throughout the season.

The highlight of her campaign came in January, where she clocked 2:01.21 over 800 metres, breaking the Irish U23 indoor record at the time and moving into the top tier of Irish performers over the distance.

That mark remains her personal best, although the U23 record has since been lowered again later in the season.

Moore has also shown consistency at national level, finishing runner up in the 800 metres at the Irish Indoor Championships for the second consecutive year,

She also picked up a notable victory at the Track and Field Live meeting in Dublin.

Still only 21, Moore’s progress follows a period of setbacks earlier in her career, including injury and health challenges, making her recent rise all the more impressive.

Toruń will mark her senior debut in a green bib, with the Galway athlete set to compete in the women’s 800 metres heats on Friday March 20th.

Arriving in Poland as one of the younger members of the Irish squad, Moore will look to gain valuable experience on the world stage while continuing her rapid progression.

Emma Moore: Quick Facts

Event: 800 metres
Club: Galway City Harriers
College: Dublin City University

Indoor Personal Best

-  800m: 2:01.21 (2026)

Career Highlights

-  Former Irish U23 indoor 800m record holder (2026)
-  Represented Ireland at the outdoor European U23 Championships (2025)
-  Member of Irish U23 4×400m relay team (national record)

2026 Season

-  Ran 2:01.21 to set an Irish U23 indoor record at the time
-  Runner up at the Irish Indoor Championships 800m
-  Qualified for the World Indoors via ranking / B standard route

We wish Emma every success this weekend in Poland