Dörte Köster

Dörte Köster

GermanyGermany
Born
Mar 14, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Dörte Köster is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on March 14, 1973. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:16.45 in the 1500m, 9:23.32 in the 3000m, 15:16.32 in the 5000m, 32:46.63 in the 10000m and 1:13:41 in the Semi. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 5000 m15:16.32
#695 all-time
1997 season best15:46.13Jun 28, 1997 · Frankfurt
Personal best · 10 000 m32:46.63

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 15:16.32 (#695 all-time), 10 000 m 32:46.63, 1997 season best 15:46.13 (Jun 28, 1997, Frankfurt (GER)) · 53 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mFrankfurt 1997Germany 1500 m all-time list4:16.451,077 pts–
3000mLondon 1994Germany 3000 m all-time list9:23.321,029 pts–
5000mKöln 1996Germany 5000 m all-time list15:16.321,132 pts#695
10000mKoblenz 1996Germany 10 000 m all-time list32:46.631,099 pts–
SemiBruxelles 1993Germany Half Marathon all-time list1:13:411,056 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorSchwerin 19964:26.941,018 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19971500m 4:16.45–Jun 29, 1997Frankfurt (GER)
19973000m Indoor9:25.82–Feb 22, 1997Dortmund (GER) (i)
19973000m-short-track Indoor9:25.82–Feb 22, 1997Dortmund (GER) (i)
19973000m-short-track 9:25.82–Feb 22, 1997–
19975000m 15:46.13–Jun 28, 1997German Championships
1997CrossCount 17:19–Feb 16, 1997–
199710000m 33:16.23–May 24, 1997German 10,000m Championships
1997Semi 1:16:20–Mar 23, 1997Neustadt (GER)
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Dörte Köster's 5000 m personal best is 15:16.32, set on Aug 16, 1996 in Köln (GER), #695 on the all-time list.

Dörte Köster competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

1997 season best: 15:46.13, set on Jun 28, 1997 in Frankfurt (GER).