Benjámin Kovács
- Born
- Jan 24, 1995 (31 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track
Benjámin Kovács is a Hungary middle-distance runner, born on January 24, 1995. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:48.88 in the 800m, 3:39.49 in the 1500m, 7:58.92 in the 3000m, 7:55.91 in the 3000m and 14:06.17 in the 5000m. He has earned 12 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.
Personal best · 1500 m3:39.49
2020 season best3:50.17Jul 25, 2020 · Iharos Sándor Atlétikai Pálya, Budapest
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:01.26
As of Nov 4, 2026: 1500 m 3:39.49, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:01.26, 2020 season best 3:50.17 (Jul 25, 2020, Iharos Sándor Atlétikai Pálya, Budapest (HUN)) · 31 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1500m | 3:50.17 | – | Jul 25, 2020 | Iharos Sándor Atlétikai Pálya, Budapest (HUN) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:46.30 | – | Sep 7, 2019 | Hungarian Team Championships |
| 2019 | MileRoad | 4:17.87 | – | Apr 27, 2019 | Mile |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:55.91 | – | Feb 9, 2019 | Gugl Indoor Meeting |
| 2019 | 3000m Indoor | 7:55.91 | – | Feb 9, 2019 | Gugl Indoor Meeting |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 8:02.51 | – | Feb 2, 2019 | – |
| 2019 | 3000m | 8:16.81 | – | Aug 9, 2019 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Sandnes Stadion, Sandnes |
| 2019 | 5000m | 14:06.17 | – | May 18, 2019 | Karlsruhe (GER) |