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Björn BERGSTRÖM

SWESWEMen
Birth dateJan 1, 1979
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Björn BERGSTRÖM is a Sweden long-distance runner, born on January 1, 1979. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 8:16.80 in the 3000m, 14:04.61 in the 5000m, 9:04.42 in the 3000mSt, 8:25.03 in the 3000m-short-track and 14:29.98 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Key facts
5000 m
14:04.61
3000 m steeplechase
9:04.42
2005 season best
14:43.51
Aug 21, 2005
2005 season best
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 5000 m 14:04.61, 3000 m steeplechase 9:04.42, 2005 season best 14:43.51 (Aug 21, 2005) · 47 years old

PB

Personal bests

3000m
8:16.80
14:04.61
9:04.42
3000m-short-track
8:25.03
5000m-short-track
14:29.98

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
3000m
8:24.52-Jul 11, 2005
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2005
5000m
14:43.51-Aug 21, 2005
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2004
3000m
8:25.69-May 29, 2004
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2003
5000m
14:11.70-Jun 14, 2003
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2001
3000m
8:16.80-Apr 14, 2001
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2001
3000m-short-track
8:25.03-Feb 9, 2001--
2001
5000m
14:04.61-Apr 26, 2001
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2001
5000m-short-track
14:29.98-Feb 23, 2001--
2000
5000m
14:22.65-Jul 30, 2000
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1999
5000m
14:18.64-Jul 30, 1999
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1998
3000mSt
9:04.42-Mar 28, 1998--
1998
5000m
14:29.67-Jun 29, 1998
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1998
CrossCount
17:37-Dec 13, 1998-5th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:43.51-Aug 21Swedish Championships, Helsingborg
3000m
8:24.52-Jul 11Norrtälje Galan, Norrtälje

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:25.69-May 29Sollentuna SANYO Meeting, Sollentuna

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:39.23-Aug 3Swedish Championships, Norrtälje
5000m
14:11.70-Jun 14Kvarnsveden BT Games, Kvarnsveden

2001

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:53.77-Aug 26Swedish Championships, Växjö
5000m
14:14.67-May 13Stanford Cardinal Qualifier, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
14:04.61-Apr 26Philadelphia Penn Relays College, Philadelphia, PA
3000m
8:16.80-Apr 14Fayetteville John McDonnell Inv., Fayetteville, AR
5000m
14:04.71-Mar 31Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m-short-track
14:29.98-Feb 23Lincoln Big 12 Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
3000m-short-track
8:25.03-Feb 9Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
3000m-short-track
8:25.49-Jan 13New York Armory Ch., New York, NY (i)

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:22.65-Jul 30Göteborg SWE-NOR-FIN-ISL-DEN U23 Match, Göteborg

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:48.04-Aug 28Espoo Jun, Espoo
5000m
14:18.64-Jul 30Närpiö

1998

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
17:37-Dec 135th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara
5000m
14:41.37-Aug 23Odense
5000m
14:29.67-Jun 29Sundsvall
3000mSt
9:04.42-Mar 28Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Björn BERGSTRÖM's 5000 m personal best?

Björn BERGSTRÖM's 5000 m personal best is 14:04.61, set on Apr 26, 2001 in Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Which events does Björn BERGSTRÖM compete in?

Björn BERGSTRÖM competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Björn BERGSTRÖM perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 14:43.51, set on Aug 21, 2005.