Christa Merten

Christa Merten

Born
Oct 14, 1944 (82 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 Metres Short Track

Christa Merten is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on October 14, 1944. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 2:05.86 in the 800m, 4:12.60 in the 1500m, 4:18.8h in the 1500m-short-track, 2:05.86 in the 800m-short-track and 8:16.8h in the 4x800Metre. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 1500 m4:12.60
1972 season best4:12.60Sep 4, 1972
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:05.86

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:12.60, 800 Metres Short Track 2:05.86, 1972 season best 4:12.60 (Sep 4, 1972) · 82 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorGrenoble 19722:05.861,091 pts–
1500mMünchen 1972Germany 1500 m all-time list4:12.601,107 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorSofia 19714:18.8h1,079 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorGrenoble 19722:05.861,091 pts–
4x800MetreLübeck 19718:16.8h–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1972800m-short-track Indoor2:05.86–Mar 12, 1972European Indoor Championships
19721500m 4:12.60–Sep 4, 1972–
19711500m 4:18.2h–Aug 13, 1971Helsinki European Championships
19711500m-short-track Indoor4:18.8h–Mar 14, 1971European Indoor Championships
19714x800Metre 8:16.8h–Jul 31, 1971–
1970MedleyShor Indoor5:01.1h–Mar 15, 1970European Indoor Championships
19704x800Metre 8:28.70–Jun 13, 1970–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Christa Merten's 1500 m personal best is 4:12.60, set on Sep 4, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

Christa Merten competes in the 1500 m and 800 Metres Short Track.

1972 season best: 4:12.60, set on Sep 4, 1972.