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Claudia Gesell
GERWomenBirth dateDec 18, 1977
BirthplaceTirschenreuth, Germany
Height1.70 m
Weight58 kg
Claudia Andrea Barbara Gesell (born 18 December 1977 in Tirschenreuth) is a former German middle distance runner who specialised in the 800 metres.
Key facts
1000 Metres
2:36.84
Age
48 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: 800 m 1:58.34 (#230 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:36.84, 2005 season best 2:05.56 (May 7, 2005, Sindelfingen (GER) (i)) · 48 years old
PB
Personal bests
56.39
4:20.72
3:31.12
4:20.72
2:01.72
2:36.84
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 800m-short-track | 2:01.72 | - | Feb 20, 2005 | ↑ | Sindelfingen (GER) (i) |
| 2005 | 800m | 2:05.56 | - | May 7, 2005 | ↓ | Sindelfingen (GER) (i) |
| 2005 | 1500m-short-track | 4:20.72 | - | Jan 29, 2005 | - | Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (GER) (i) |
| 2005 | 1500m | 4:20.72 | - | Jan 29, 2005 | - | Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (GER) (i) |
| 2004 | 800m | 2:01.27 | - | Jun 19, 2004 | ↓ | Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz (POL) |
| 2003 | 800m | 1:58.93 | - | Jul 11, 2003 | ↓ | Roma Golden Gala |
| 2002 | 800m | 2:00.51 | - | Aug 8, 2002 | ↓ | München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
| 2002 | 1000m | 2:36.84 | - | Aug 30, 2002 | ↑ | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme |
| 2001 | 800m-short-track | 2:06.12 | - | Jan 27, 2001 | ↑ | Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 2001 | 800m | 2:06.12 | - | Jan 27, 2001 | ↓ | Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 2000 | 800m | 1:58.34 | - | Aug 20, 2000 | ↓ | Leverkusen (GER) |
| 2000 | 800m-short-track | 2:04.76 | - | Jan 30, 2000 | ↑ | Indoor Meeting |
| 1999 | 800m | 1:59.87 | - | Jul 30, 1999 | ↓ | Göteborg European U23 Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
| 1999 | 1000m | 2:37.86 | - | Jun 20, 1999 | ↑ | Karlstadt (GER) |
| 1998 | 400m | 56.39 | - | May 16, 1998 | - | Hagen (GER) |
| 1998 | 800m | 2:01.28 | - | Jul 18, 1998 | ↓ | Rhede (GER) |
| 1997 | 800m | 2:02.52 | - | Aug 24, 1997 | ↓ | Köln (GER) |
| 1997 | 4x400m | 3:33.77 | - | Jul 12, 1997 | ↓ | Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
| 1996 | 800m | 2:02.67 | - | Aug 23, 1996 | ↓ | SIAC Homebush, Sydney (AUS) |
| 1996 | 800m-short-track | 2:05.64 | - | Feb 17, 1996 | ↑ | Dortmund (GER) (i) |
| 1996 | 4x400m | 3:31.12 | - | Aug 25, 1996 | ↓ | SIAC Homebush, Sydney (AUS) |
2005
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:05.98 | - | May 13 | Doha Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix, Doha |
800m | 2:05.56 | - | May 7 | Regensburg |
800m-short-track | 2:04.06 | - | Mar 6 | European Indoor Championships, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:10.51 | - | Mar 5 | European Indoor Championships, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:04.31 | - | Mar 4 | European Indoor Championships, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:04.06 | - | Mar 4 | European Indoor Championships, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:10.51 | - | Mar 4 | European Indoor Championships, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:01.72 | - | Feb 20 | German Indoor Championships, Sindelfingen (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:09.26 | - | Feb 19 | German Indoor Championships |
800m-short-track | 2:02.05 | - | Feb 6 | Leipzig LE Athletics, Leipzig (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:02.38 | - | Feb 4 | Erfurt TEAG Indoor, Erfurt (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:20.72 | - | Jan 29 | Stuttgart Sparkassen Cup, Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:05.38 | - | Jan 22 | Fürth Regional Indoor Championships, Fürth (i) |
2004
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:03.87 | - | Aug 20 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
800m | 2:03.87 | - | Aug 18 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
800m | 2:03.65 | - | Aug 8 | München GER-USA-FRA Team Challenge, München |
800m | 2:07.69 | - | Jul 6 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne |
800m | 2:01.27 | - | Jun 19 | SPAR European Cup, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz |
800m | 2:02.16 | - | Jun 13 | Erfurt International DLV Gala, Erfurt |
800m | 2:04.26 | - | Jun 11 | Kassel Askina 2004, Kassel |
800m | 2:02.47 | - | May 26 | Koblenz Mini Internationales, Koblenz |
2003
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:03.66 | - | Sep 14 | Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final, Stade Louis II, Monaco |
800m | 2:05.10 | - | Sep 5 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme |
800m | 2:01.84 | - | Aug 26 | IAAF World Championships |
800m | 2:01.01 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships |
800m | 2:01.84 | - | Aug 23 | IAAF World Championships |
800m | 2:01.01 | - | Aug 23 | IAAF World Championships |
800m | 2:01.06 | - | Aug 23 | IAAF World Championships |
800m | 2:01.03 | - | Aug 15 | Weltklasse Zürich |
800m | 2:00.87 | - | Aug 3 | Leverkusen Bayer Meeting, Leverkusen |
800m | 2:05.17 | - | Jul 19 | Madrid Meeting 2012, Madrid |
800m | 1:58.93 | - | Jul 11 | Roma Golden Gala |
800m | 2:01.07 | - | Jun 29 | German Championships, Ulm |
800m | 2:06.56 | - | Jun 28 | German Championships |
800m | 2:00.85 | - | Jun 21 | SPAR European Cup, Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze |
800m | 2:01.89 | - | Jun 15 | Dortmund Sparkassen DLV Meeting, Dortmund |
800m | 2:01.47 | - | Jun 13 | Kassel Askina, Kassel |
2002
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:01.58 | - | Sep 20 | Madrid IAAF World Cup |
1000m | 2:36.84 | - | Aug 30 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme |
800m | 2:01.16 | - | Aug 16 | Weltklasse Zürich |
800m | 2:00.51 | - | Aug 8 | München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
800m | 2:00.67 | - | Aug 7 | München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
800m | 2:00.67 | - | Aug 6 | München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
800m | 2:01.69 | - | Aug 6 | München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
800m | 2:00.51 | - | Aug 6 | München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
800m | 2:02.08 | - | Jul 27 | Leverkusen Bayer Meeting, Leverkusen |
800m | 2:00.97 | - | Jul 6 | Bochum-Wattenscheid German Championships |
800m | 2:05.80 | - | Jul 5 | Bochum-Wattenscheid German Championships, Wattenscheid, Bochum |
800m | 2:03.57 | - | Jun 22 | Köln |
800m | 2:03.94 | - | Jun 15 | Regensburg Domspitzmilch Gala, Regensburg |
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Honours
6
2005European Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
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2005German Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
5
2003IAAF World Championships
800 Metres
8
2003Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
800 Metres
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2003German Championships
800 Metres
6
2002Madrid IAAF World Cup
800 Metres
5
2002München European Championships
800 Metres
5
2002München European Championships
800 Metres
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2002Bochum-Wattenscheid German Championships
800 Metres
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2000German Championships
800 Metres
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1999German Championships
800 Metres
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1999Göteborg European U23 Championships
800 Metres
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1998German Championships
800 Metres
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1997Turku European U23 Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
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1996Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships
800 Metres
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1996Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Claudia Gesell's 800 m personal best?
Claudia Gesell's 800 m personal best is 1:58.34, set on Aug 20, 2000 in Leverkusen (GER), #230 on the all-time list.
Which events does Claudia Gesell compete in?
Claudia Gesell competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.
How did Claudia Gesell perform in 2005?
2005 season best: 2:05.56, set on May 7, 2005 in Sindelfingen (GER) (i).