Daniel Defay

Daniel Defay

FranceFranceActive
Born
Sep 23, 1993 (33 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Daniel Defay is a France middle-distance runner, born on September 23, 1993. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:56.43 in the 800m, 3:54.02 in the 1500m, 8:27.08 in the 3000m, 8:58.82 in the 3000mSt and 14:27 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing France.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:58.82
2026 season best9:06.72Jun 30, 2026 · Stade des Maradas, Cergy-Pontoise
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:54.02
Last competitionOpen de France et Décathlon Féminin, Stade Jean Leroi, BloisJul 11, 2026 · 9:08.61
Open de France et Décathlon Féminin, Stade Jean Leroi, Blois

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:58.82, 1500 m 3:54.02, 2026 season best 9:06.72 (Jun 30, 2026, Stade des Maradas, Cergy-Pontoise (FRA)) · Last competition: Open de France et Décathlon Féminin, Stade Jean Leroi, Blois, Jul 11, 2026, 9:08.61 · 33 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mSt-Maur 2019France 800 m all-time list1:56.43851 pts–
1500mAntony 2023France 1500 m all-time list3:54.02927 pts–
3000mSt-Maur 2025France 3000 m all-time list8:27.08903 pts–
3000mStSt-Maur 2023France 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:58.82999 pts–
5KilometreLille 202514:27–
10KilometrHouilles 202331:18–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:33.47–Jun 17, 2026Meeting Michel Jazy - Saint Maur
20263000mSt 9:06.72–Jun 30, 2026Championnats d'Île-de-France de demi-fond long, Stade Adolphe Cheron, St-Maur
20253000m 8:27.08–Jun 4, 2025Meeting Michel Jazy
20253000mSt 9:02.64–May 17, 2025Championnats Interclubs - Finale Nationale 2
20255Kilometre 14:27–Nov 15, 2025Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km, Lille
20243000mSt 9:23.85–Apr 28, 2024Chpts Interclubs LIFA-Elite-N1-N2-Poule C, Stade Alain Mimoun, Noisy-le-Grand
20245Kilometre 15:14–Oct 27, 20245 km de St. Omer
2024CrossCount 16:02–Mar 10, 2024French Cross Country Championships, Carmaux - XC 9.92km
FAQ

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Daniel Defay's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:58.82, set on Jun 7, 2023 in Stade Adolphe Cheron, St-Maur (FRA).

Daniel Defay competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 9:06.72, set on Jun 30, 2026 in Stade des Maradas, Cergy-Pontoise (FRA). Last competition: Open de France et Décathlon Féminin, Stade Jean Leroi, Blois on Jul 11, 2026, 9:08.61.