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Denis Franke

Denis Franke

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Birth dateNov 27, 1969
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Denis Franke is a Germany race walker, born on November 27, 1969. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.

His personal bests include 1:33:29 in the 20kmW, 3:43:36 in the 35kmW, 3:51:27 in the 50kmW, 47:54 in the 10Kilometr and 20:25.42 in the 5000m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:51:27
2025 season best
4:23:23
Oct 25, 2025 · Weinauparkstadion, Zittau (GER)
2025 season best
Last competition
Lusatian Race Walking
Oct 25, 2025 · 4:23:23
Lusatian Race Walking
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:51:27, 2025 season best 4:23:23 (Oct 25, 2025, Weinauparkstadion, Zittau (GER)) · Last competition: Lusatian Race Walking, Oct 25, 2025, 4:23:23 · 56 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:33:29
3:43:36
3:51:27
47:54
20:25.42
2:41:00
53:31.64
4:23:23

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
MarathonRa
4:23:23-Oct 25, 2025-Lusatian Race Walking
2023
20kmW
1:58:19-Apr 15, 2023
↓
German Race Walking Championships
2022
10Kilometr
57:50-Apr 9, 2022
↓
Reichenbach (GER)
2022
20kmW
1:55:49-Apr 30, 2022
↓
German Race Walking Championships
2022
35kmW
3:43:36-Oct 29, 2022-Lusatian International Race-Walking Meeting
2020
20kmW
1:47:51-Oct 18, 2020
↓
Biberach (GER)
2019
20kmW
1:48:49-Apr 27, 2019
↓
Biberach (GER)
2018
20kmW
1:44:46-Apr 14, 2018
↓
Naumburg German 20km Race Walking Championships
2018
50kmW
5:11:26-Oct 14, 2018
↓
Aschersleben German 50km Race Walk Championships
2017
20kmW
1:45:25-Apr 23, 2017
↓
Naumburg (GER)
2017
50kmW
5:04:47-Oct 14, 2017
↓
Gleina (GER)
2016
30Kilometr
2:41:00-Oct 8, 2016-Andernach (GER)
2015
10,000Metr
53:31.64-Nov 15, 2015-Toulouse (FRA)
2014
5000m-short-track
25:12.40-Jan 25, 2014
↓
Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
2014
20kmW
1:48:20-May 18, 2014
↓
Naumburg (GER)
2013
20kmW
1:49:15-Apr 28, 2013
↓
Naumburg (GER)
2012
20kmW
1:45:42-Apr 22, 2012
↓
Naumburg (GER)
2011
5000m-short-track
25:49.18-Jan 30, 2011
↓
Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
2011
20kmW
1:45:30-Jun 11, 2011
↓
Erfurt (GER)
2008
20kmW
1:47:45-Jun 1, 2008
↓
Naumburg (GER)
2007
20kmW
1:49:55-Jun 10, 2007
↓
Hildesheim (GER)
2006
20kmW
1:44:30-Sep 23, 2006
↓
Gleina (GER)
2006
50kmW
5:02:33-Apr 8, 2006
↓
Biberach (GER)
2005
10Kilometr
47:54-Jul 24, 2005
↓
Rottweil (GER)
2005
50kmW
4:48:31-Sep 24, 2005
↓
Gleina (GER)
2004
20kmW
1:33:35-Jun 6, 2004
↓
Hildesheim (GER)
2004
50kmW
4:36:29-Oct 2, 2004
↓
Gleina (GER)
2003
20kmW
1:33:29-May 18, 2003
↓
Cheboksary European Race Walking Cup, Cheboksary - U20 Events
2003
50kmW
4:35:45-Apr 13, 2003
↓
Naumburg (GER)
2002
50kmW
4:21:53-Oct 13, 2002
↓
Torino IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2001
50kmW
4:13:25-May 19, 2001
↓
Dudince (SVK)
2000
5000m-short-track
20:25.42-Jan 22, 2000
↓
Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1999
50kmW
3:51:27-May 2, 1999
↓
Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
MarathonRa
4:23:23-Oct 25Lusatian Race Walking

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:58:19-Apr 15German Race Walking Championships

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
35kmW
3:43:36-Oct 29Lusatian International Race-Walking Meeting
20kmW
1:55:49-Apr 30German Race Walking Championships
20kmW
1:59:49-Apr 23Biberacher Straßengehermeisterschaften, Biberach
10Kilometr
57:50-Apr 917. Vogtlandgehen, Reichenbach

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:47:51-Oct 18Biberacher Race Walking Championships, Biberach

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:48:49-Apr 27Race Walking Meet, Biberach

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
5:11:26-Oct 14Aschersleben German 50km Race Walk Championships
20kmW
1:44:46-Apr 14Naumburg German 20km Race Walking Championships

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
5:04:47-Oct 14Gleina German 50km Race Walking Championships, Gleina
20kmW
1:45:25-Apr 23Naumburg German Race Walking Championships, Naumburg

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
30Kilometr
2:41:00-Oct 8Andernach Race Walking Meet, Andernach

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
53:31.64-Nov 15Toulouse Balma Intercity Race Walk Cup, Toulouse

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:48:20-May 18German Race Walking Championships, Naumburg
5000m-short-track
25:12.40-Jan 25Karlsruhe Regional Indoor Championships, Karlsruhe (i)

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:49:15-Apr 28Naumburg International Race Walking Meeting, Naumburg - German 20km Race Walking Ch.

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:45:42-Apr 22Naumburg International Race Walking Meeting, Naumburg - German 20km Race Walking Ch.

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:45:30-Jun 11German Race Walking Championships, Erfurt
5000m-short-track
25:49.18-Jan 30Karlsruhe Regional Indoor Championships, Karlsruhe (i)

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:47:45-Jun 1German Race Walking Championships, Naumburg

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:49:55-Jun 10German Race Walking Championships, Hildesheim

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:44:30-Sep 23Gleina
20kmW
1:48:41-Jun 24German Race Walking Championships, Breitenbrunn
50kmW
5:02:33-Apr 8German Race Walking Championships, Biberach

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:48:31-Sep 24German Race Walking Championships, Gleina
10Kilometr
47:54-Jul 24Rottweil Regional Championships, Rottweil

2004

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:36:29-Oct 2German Men's 50km Race Walking Championships, Gleina
20kmW
1:33:35-Jun 6German Race Walking Championships, Hildesheim
50kmW
DNF-May 1Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Naumburg - Junior Races

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:35:34-Jun 1German Race Walking Championships, Kleinmachnow
20kmW
1:33:29-May 18Cheboksary European Race Walking Cup, Cheboksary - U20 Events
50kmW
4:35:45-Apr 13Naumburg GP of Race Walking, Naumburg

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:21:53-Oct 13Torino IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
4:21:53-Oct 12Torino IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:13:25-May 19Dudince European Cup Race Walking, Dudince

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
20:25.42-Jan 22Karlsruhe (i)

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:10:16-Aug 25IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
50kmW
3:51:27-May 2Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup

Honours

🥇

German Men's 50km Race Walking Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Denis Franke's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Denis Franke's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:51:27, set on May 2, 1999 in Mézidon-Canon (FRA).

Which events does Denis Franke compete in?

Denis Franke competes in the 50 km Race Walk.

How did Denis Franke perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 4:23:23, set on Oct 25, 2025 in Weinauparkstadion, Zittau (GER). Last competition: Lusatian Race Walking on Oct 25, 2025, 4:23:23.