Damián Vích

Damián Vích

CzechiaCzechiaActive
Born
Aug 14, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Damián Vích is a Czechia middle-distance runner, born on August 14, 1998. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:52.51 in the 800m, 3:44.77 in the 1500m, 7:53.30 in the 3000m, 8:03.38 in the 3000m and 13:38.06 in the 5000m. He has earned 7 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Czechia.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:19.88
#362 all-time
2026 season best8:32.58May 30, 2026 · Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe
2026 season best
National record8:19.883000 m steeplechase
National record
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:02.22

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:19.88 (#362 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:02.22, 2026 season best 8:32.58 (May 30, 2026, Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe (GER)) · Last competition: Czech 10km Road Running Championships, Sep 27, 2026, 29:51 · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTurnov 2019Czechia 800 m all-time list1:52.51956 pts––
1500mKladno 2022Czechia 1500 m all-time list3:44.771,044 pts––
3000mIndoorMetz 20237:53.301,119 pts––
3000mNembro 2022Czechia 3000 m all-time list8:03.381,036 pts––
5000mMaisons-Laffitte 2025Czechia 5000 m all-time list13:38.061,075 pts––
SemiBerlin 2026Czechia Half Marathon all-time list1:02:521,074 pts–#827

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 8:32.58–May 30, 202610. PUMA NITRO Lange Laufnacht
202610Kilometr 28:44–Apr 18, 202610 km en Ruta Villa de Laredo
2026CrossCount 29:03–Feb 8, 202649.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor
2026Semi 1:02:52–Mar 29, 2026Generali Berliner Halbmarathon
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:08.07–Feb 13, 2025Indoor Spike, Atletická hala, Ruská, Ostrava (i)
20253000m Indoor8:08.07–Feb 13, 2025Indoor Spike, Atletická hala, Ruská, Ostrava (i)
20253000mSt 8:19.88–Aug 9, 2025IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme
20255000m 13:38.06–Jun 7, 2025FAST5000, Parc des Sports, Maisons-Laffitte
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Damián Vích's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:19.88, set on Aug 9, 2025 in Putbosstadion, Oordegem (BEL), #362 on the all-time list.

Damián Vích competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:32.58, set on May 30, 2026 in Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe (GER). Last competition: Czech 10km Road Running Championships on Sep 27, 2026, 29:51.