Emiel Puttemans

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Emiel Puttemans

Born
Oct 8, 1947 (79 years old)
Events
2 Miles Short Track · 3000 m

Emiel Puttemans is a Belgium middle-distance runner, born on October 8, 1947. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:40.4h in the 1500m, 3:56.19 in the Mile, 7:37.6h in the 3000m, 13:13.0h in the 5000m and 27:39.58 in the 10000m. He has earned 2 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.

Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track8:13.2h
1984 season best2:13:24May 1, 1984
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Personal best · 3000 m7:37.6h

As of Oct 27, 2026: 2 Miles Short Track 8:13.2h, 3000 m 7:37.6h, 1984 season best 2:13:24 (May 1, 1984) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 79 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mAthina 19733:40.4h1,102 pts–
MileStockholm 19733:56.191,122 pts–
3000mÅrhus 19727:37.6h1,192 pts–
5000mBruxelles 197213:13.0h1,163 pts–
10000mMünchen 197227:39.581,164 pts#542
MarathonLondon 19832:12:271,087 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1984Marathon 2:13:24–May 1, 1984–
19833000m 7:53.09–Jul 7, 1983Gent (BEL)
19835000m 13:40.06–Jul 12, 1983Hengelo (NED)
198310000m 28:24.5h–Sep 7, 1983Kessel-Lo (BEL)
1983Marathon 2:12:27–Apr 17, 1983London Marathon
198210000m 28:27.22–May 25, 1982Firenze (ITA)
1982CrossCount 34:57.7–Mar 21, 198210th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1982Marathon 2:09:53–Mar 14, 1982–
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Emiel Puttemans's 2 Miles Short Track personal best is 8:13.2h, set on Feb 18, 1973.

Emiel Puttemans competes in the 2 Miles Short Track and 3000 m.

1984 season best: 2:13:24, set on May 1, 1984.

Emiel Puttemans has won 1 Olympic Games medal.