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Christine Pfitzinger

Christine Pfitzinger

NZLNZLWomen
Birth dateJan 24, 1959
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Christine Pfitzinger is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on January 24, 1959. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:03.93 in the 800m, 4:06.47 in the 1500m, 4:30.50 in the Mile, 8:47.7h in the 3000m and 15:40 in the 5Kilometre. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
1500 m
4:06.47
#698 all-time
3000 m
8:47.7h
1999 season best
4:24.27
Mar 19, 1999 · Melbourne (AUS)
Age
67 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: 1500 m 4:06.47 (#698 all-time), 3000 m 8:47.7h, 1999 season best 4:24.27 (Mar 19, 1999, Melbourne (AUS)) · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:03.93
4:06.47
#698 all-time
Mile
4:30.50
8:47.7HT
5Kilometre
15:40
15Kilometr
52:43
10Kilometr
32:35
1000m
2:39.43

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
800m
2:12.28-Mar 21, 1999
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1999
1500m
4:24.27-Mar 19, 1999
↓
Australian Championships
1999
3000m
9:27.45-Jan 20, 1999
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1994
5Kilometre
16:01-Oct 16, 1994
↓
Providence, RI (USA)
1991
1500m
4:08.43-Aug 29, 1991
↓
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1991
3000m
9:08.29-Jul 20, 1991
↓
New York, NY (USA)
1991
5Kilometre
15:46-Oct 27, 1991
↓
Chicago, IL (USA)
1990
5Kilometre
15:40-Oct 28, 1990
↓
Chicago, IL (USA)
1989
5Kilometre
15:51-Jul 4, 1989
↓
Jericho, NY (USA)
1988
3000m
8:47.7h-Mar 15, 1988
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1988
CrossCount
21:00-Mar 26, 1988-16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1987
800m
2:03.93-Mar 6, 1987
↓
Wellington (NZL)
1987
1000m
2:39.43-Aug 22, 1987-London (GBR)
1987
1500m
4:06.47-Jun 27, 1987
↓
San José (USA)
1987
Mile
4:30.50-Jun 6, 1987-Eugene, OR (USA)
1987
3000m
8:50.79-Mar 17, 1987
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1987
10Kilometr
32:35-Apr 4, 1987-New Orleans, LA (USA)
1986
3000m
9:09.35-Jul 27, 1986
↓
Edinburgh (GBR)
1984
3000m
9:00.17-Mar 3, 1984
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1983
15Kilometr
52:43-Jun 26, 1983-Portland, OR (USA)

1999

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:12.28-Mar 21Melbourne
1500m
4:24.27-Mar 19Australian Championships
1500m
4:26.45-Mar 18Australian Championships, Melbourne
1500m
4:28.06-Feb 28New Zealand Championships, Hamilton
1500m
4:25.04-Feb 17Auckland Excel Robin Tait Classic, Auckland
1500m
4:24.61-Jan 24Wellington
3000m
9:27.45-Jan 20Auckland Marley Games, Auckland

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:01-Oct 16Providence Harvard Health Downtown, Providence, RI

1991

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
15:46-Oct 27Chicago, IL
1500m
4:08.43-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1500m
4:08.43-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
3000m
9:08.29-Jul 20New York, NY
5Kilometre
15:48-Apr 14Carlsbad World's Fastest 5K, Carlsbad, CA

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
15:40-Oct 28Chicago, IL

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
15:51-Jul 4Long Island Summer Women's, Jericho, NY

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:01.30-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
3000m
9:08.70-Sep 3Los Angeles, CA
CrossCount
21:00-Mar 2616th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
3000m
8:47.7HT-Mar 15Auckland
3000m
9:09.72-Mar 12Hamilton

1987

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:13.59-Sep 3IAAF World Championships
1500m
4:13.59-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
1000m
2:39.43-Aug 22London
1500m
4:12.55-Aug 10Malmö
800m
2:05.61-Aug 6Stockholm
1500m
4:06.47-Jun 27San José TAC Championships, San José
Mile
4:30.50-Jun 6Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
3000m
8:58.95-May 30San José
1500m
4:15.31-May 23Knoxville, TN
10Kilometr
32:35-Apr 4Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA
3000m
8:50.79-Mar 17Auckland
1500m
4:18.13-Mar 8Wellington
800m
2:03.93-Mar 6Wellington
800m
2:04.49-Jan 31Auckland

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:09.35-Jul 27Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:09.54-Mar 11Auckland
3000m
9:00.17-Mar 3Auckland

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
52:43-Jun 26Portland, OR

Honours

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New Zealand Championships

1500 Metres

1999
6

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

3000 Metres

1986
6

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

3000 Metres

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Christine Pfitzinger's 1500 m personal best?

Christine Pfitzinger's 1500 m personal best is 4:06.47, set on Jun 27, 1987 in San José (USA), #698 on the all-time list.

Which events does Christine Pfitzinger compete in?

Christine Pfitzinger competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Christine Pfitzinger perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 4:24.27, set on Mar 19, 1999 in Melbourne (AUS).