Benedikt Karus

Born
Jan 22, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Benedikt Karus is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on January 22, 1990. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:50.90 in the 800m, 3:45.57 in the 1500m, 8:13.00 in the 3000m, 8:35.93 in the 3000m and 8:37.84 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:37.84
2015 season best8:13.00Jan 25, 2015
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:36.15

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:37.84, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:36.15, 2015 season best 8:13.00 (Jan 25, 2015) · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mHeilbronn 2014Germany 800 m all-time list1:50.901,001 pts–
1500mFreudenstadt 2012Germany 1500 m all-time list3:45.571,033 pts–
3000mIndoorSindelfingen 20158:13.001,002 pts–
3000m2009Germany 3000 m all-time list8:35.93856 pts–
2000MetresPliezhausen 20145:36.15–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20153000m-short-track 8:13.00–Jan 25, 2015–
2014800m 1:50.90–Jun 28, 2014–
20141500m 3:46.90–Aug 2, 2014–
20142000Metres 5:36.15–May 18, 2014–
20143000mSt 8:49.22–Jun 11, 2014–
20148Kilometre 23:48–Dec 31, 2014–
2014CrossCount 33:54–Dec 14, 201421st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Samokov
20131000m 2:22.95–Jul 17, 2013–
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Benedikt Karus's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:37.84, set on May 25, 2012 in Dessau (GER).

Benedikt Karus competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2015 season best: 8:13.00, set on Jan 25, 2015.