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Dorthe Rasmussen

Dorthe Rasmussen

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Birth dateJan 27, 1960
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Dorthe Rasmussen is a Denmark middle-distance runner, born on January 27, 1960. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 4:13.5h in the 1500m, 8:59.20 in the 3000m, 32:02.89 in the 10000m, 2:29:34 in the Marathon and 6.30 in the LJ. She has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Denmark.

Key facts
10 000 m
32:02.89
Marathon
2:29:34
1995 season best
21:48
Mar 25, 1995
Last competition
IAAF World Championships
Aug 5, 1995 · DNF
Record
National record · Marathon 2:29:34
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 10 000 m 32:02.89 (#749 all-time), Marathon 2:29:34, 1995 season best 21:48 (Mar 25, 1995) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Aug 5, 1995, DNF · National record (Marathon) · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1995
CrossCount
21:48-Mar 25, 1995
23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1995
20Kilometr
1:10:27-May 1, 1995-Maroilles (FRA)
1995
25Kilometr
1:31:26-May 7, 1995
Berlin (GER)
1995
Marathon
2:35:48-May 21, 1995
København (DEN)
1994
15Kilometr
53:46-Jul 10, 1994
Utica, NY (USA)
1992
CrossCount
17:16-Nov 29, 1992
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1992
4MilesRoad
20:24-Jun 20, 1992--
1992
10000m
32:06.45-Apr 25, 1992
Lommel (BEL)
1992
15Kilometr
51:03-Jun 28, 1992
Portland, OR (USA)
1992
10MilesRoa
54:45-Aug 22, 1992
Flint, MI (USA)
1991
15Kilometr
49:09-Jun 23, 1991
Portland, OR (USA)
1991
Semi
1:09:48-Mar 23, 1991--
1991
Marathon
2:32:58-Jan 20, 1991
Houston, TX (USA)
1990
15Kilometr
49:35-Dec 9, 1990
Taastrup (DEN)
1990
Marathon
2:30:34-Apr 22, 1990
London Marathon
1989
Marathon
2:29:34-Apr 23, 1989
London Marathon
1986
CrossCount
15:38.1-Mar 23, 1986
14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1986
10000m
32:53.04-Aug 30, 1986
Stuttgart European Championships
1986
15Kilometr
50:27-Apr 5, 1986
Holbaek (DEN)
1985
15Kilometr
51:48-Nov 3, 1985
IAAF Women's World Road Championships
1984
15Kilometr
50:07-Oct 13, 1984
El Paso, TX (USA)
1984
10MilesRoa
55:27-May 12, 1984
Bern (SUI)
1984
25Kilometr
1:28:32-Apr 21, 1984
Paderborn (GER)
1984
Marathon
2:30:42-Oct 21, 1984
Chicago Marathon
1983
3000m
8:59.20-Jul 27, 1983
Stockholm (SWE)
1983
10000m
32:02.89-Sep 4, 1983
Knarvik (NOR)
1983
10Kilometr
33:03-Dec 4, 1983
IAAF Women's World Road Championships
1983
15Kilometr
49:20-Jun 26, 1983
Portland, OR (USA)
1983
25Kilometr
1:25:23-Apr 2, 1983
Paderborn (GER)
1983
Marathon
2:31:45-Oct 16, 1983
Chicago Marathon
1982
3000m
9:14.35-Sep 9, 1982
Athina European Championships
1981
1000m
2:44.9h-Jul 21, 1981-Outdoor Meeting
1981
LJ
6.30-Feb 22, 1981-European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
1981
1500m-short-track
4:16.50-Feb 22, 1981-European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
1981
1500m
4:16.50-Feb 22, 1981
European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
1981
CrossCount
14:39-Mar 28, 1981
9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1980
CrossCount
17:34-Mar 9, 1980
8th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1980
Marathon
2:40:35-Jan 12, 1980
Marathon Competition
1979
5000m
15:48.8h-May 2, 1979--
1979
CrossCount
18:02-Mar 25, 1979
7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1979
10Kilometr
33:13-Apr 7, 1979
Road Running Competition
1978
10000m
33:09.5h-Sep 20, 1978
Outdoor Meeting, Örebro
1977
1500m
4:13.6h-Aug 19, 1977
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
1976
3000m
9:23.2h-Jun 21, 1976
Oslo (NOR)
1975
1500m
4:24.6h-Aug 22, 1975
European Junior Championships

1995

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:35:48-May 21Kobenhavn Marathon, København
25Kilometr
1:31:26-May 725 km, Berlin
20Kilometr
1:10:27-May 120 km, Maroilles
CrossCount
21:48-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
53:46-Jul 10Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY

1992

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
17:16-Nov 29Cross International Bayer, Bolbec
10MilesRoa
54:45-Aug 22Crim Road Race, Flint, MI
10000m
33:22.43-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
15Kilometr
51:03-Jun 28Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
4MilesRoad
20:24-Jun 20Peoria, IL
10000m
32:06.45-Apr 25Lommel

1991

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
15Kilometr
49:09-Jun 23Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
15Kilometr
50:02-Apr 7Danish 15 km Road Running Championships, Odense
Semi
1:09:48-Mar 23Den Haag
Marathon
2:32:58-Jan 20Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

1990

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
49:35-Dec 915 km, Taastrup
Marathon
2:30:34-Apr 22London Marathon
15Kilometr
49:54-Apr 8Danish 15 km Road Running Championships, Ikast
15Kilometr
56:53-Mar 10River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:18-Nov 5New York Marathon
Marathon
2:29:34-Apr 23London Marathon

1986

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:53.04-Aug 30Stuttgart European Championships
10000m
32:53.04-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
15Kilometr
50:27-Apr 5Danish 15 km Road Running Championships, Holbaek
CrossCount
15:38.1-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
15Kilometr
50:46-Feb 8Tampa, FL

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
51:48-Nov 3IAAF Women's World Road Championships

1984

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:42-Oct 21Chicago Marathon
15Kilometr
50:07-Oct 13Juarez Classic, El Paso, TX
Marathon
2:33:40-Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
15Kilometr
50:33-Jun 24Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
10MilesRoa
55:27-May 12Grand Prix of Bern, Bern
25Kilometr
1:28:32-Apr 21Paderborner Osterlauf, Paderborn
Marathon
2:35:38-Jan 29Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1983

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:03-Dec 4IAAF Women's World Road Championships
Marathon
2:31:45-Oct 16Chicago Marathon
10000m
32:02.89-Sep 4Knarvik
3000m
8:59.20-Jul 27Stockholm
3000m
8:59.31-Jul 24Lyngby
15Kilometr
49:20-Jun 26Portland, OR
25Kilometr
1:25:23-Apr 2Paderborner Osterlauf, Paderborn
Marathon
2:36:34-Jan 22Miami Marathon, Miami, FL

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:14.35-Sep 9Athina European Championships
3000m
9:14.35-Sep 6Athina European Championships

1981

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:44.9HT-Jul 21Outdoor Meeting
1000m
2:44.9HT-Jul 21Outdoor Meeting
CrossCount
14:39-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
LJ
6.30-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
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Honours

7

London Marathon

Marathon

1990
4

London Marathon

Marathon

1989
5

New York Marathon

Marathon

1989
4

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1984
5

IAAF Women's World Road Championships

10 Kilometres Road

1983
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Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1983
F

9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1981
8

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1981
5

European Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1981
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European Junior Championships

1500 Metres

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dorthe Rasmussen's 10 000 m personal best?

Dorthe Rasmussen's 10 000 m personal best is 32:02.89, set on Sep 4, 1983 in Knarvik (NOR), #749 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dorthe Rasmussen compete in?

Dorthe Rasmussen competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did Dorthe Rasmussen perform in 1995?

1995 season best: 21:48, set on Mar 25, 1995. Last competition: IAAF World Championships on Aug 5, 1995, DNF.