Edgars Šumskis

Edgars Šumskis

LatviaLatviaActive
Born
Apr 3, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Edgars Šumskis is a Latvia middle-distance runner, born on April 3, 1988. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:56.88 in the 800m, 3:52.70 in the 1500m, 4:24.0h in the Mile, 8:10.16 in the 3000m and 8:14.70 in the 3000m. He has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Latvia.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:42.97
2026 season best9:05.24May 16, 2026 · Stadio Pastena, Battipaglia
2026 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:42.00
Last competitionBaltic Team ChampionshipsAug 1, 2026 · 9:14.70
Baltic Team Championships

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:42.97, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:42.00, 2026 season best 9:05.24 (May 16, 2026, Stadio Pastena, Battipaglia (ITA)) · Last competition: Baltic Team Championships, Aug 1, 2026, 9:14.70 · 38 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mVentspils 2009Latvia 800 m all-time list1:56.88840 pts––
1500mDublin 2014Latvia 1500 m all-time list3:52.70943 pts––
MileRiga 2022Latvia Mile all-time list4:24.0h800 pts––
3000mIndoorOgre 20248:10.161,018 pts––
3000m2021Latvia 3000 m all-time list8:14.70972 pts––
5000mAvellino 2025Latvia 5000 m all-time list14:17.79942 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 9:05.24–May 16, 2026CDS Assoluti su pista fase regionale
20265000m 14:37.71–May 17, 2026CDS Assoluti su pista fase regionale
20252000Metres 5:55.77–Jul 26, 2025Sportland Cup V
20253000m Indoor8:15.35–Jan 19, 2025Ogres novada sporta centra atklātās sacensības U18 un U20 grupām, Ogres Novada Sporta Centrs, Ogre (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:15.35–Jan 19, 2025Ogres novada sporta centra atklātās sacensības U18 un U20 grupām, Ogres Novada Sporta Centrs, Ogre (i)
20253000mSt 8:55.30–May 10, 2025CDS Accoluto su Pista, Campo Coni, Avellino
20255000m 14:17.79–May 11, 2025CDS Accoluto su Pista, Campo Coni, Avellino
2025Semi 1:06:45–Apr 12, 2025European Running Championships
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Edgars Šumskis's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:42.97, set on Sep 18, 2021 in Stadio delle Palme, Palermo (ITA).

Edgars Šumskis competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:05.24, set on May 16, 2026 in Stadio Pastena, Battipaglia (ITA). Last competition: Baltic Team Championships on Aug 1, 2026, 9:14.70.