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Espen Borge

Espen Borge

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Birth dateSep 8, 1961
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Espen Borge is a Norway middle-distance runner, born on September 8, 1961. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:47.41 in the 800m, 3:38.74 in the 1500m, 7:56.41 in the 3000m, 8:23.11 in the 3000mSt and 3:43.60 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:23.11
#516 all-time
1500 m
3:38.74
2021 season best
8:50.67
May 20, 2021 · Arna idrettspark, Bergen (NOR)
2021 season best
Record
National record · 4x800 Metres Relay 7:22.6h
National record
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:23.11 (#516 all-time), 1500 m 3:38.74, 2021 season best 8:50.67 (May 20, 2021, Arna idrettspark, Bergen (NOR)) · National record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 65 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:47.41
3:38.74
3000m
7:56.41
8:23.11
#516 all-time
1500m-short-track
3:43.60
2000Metres
5:32.93
4x800Metre
7:22.6HT
4x1500Metr
14:55.31

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
3000m
8:50.67-May 20, 2021
↓
Arna idrettspark, Bergen (NOR)
1992
3000mSt
8:25.61-May 30, 1992
↓
Rimini (ITA)
1989
1500m
3:41.34-Jun 27, 1989
↓
Kvarnsveden (SWE)
1989
1500m-short-track
3:43.60-Feb 5, 1989-Oslo (NOR) (i)
1989
3000m
7:56.41-May 24, 1989
↓
Jessheim (NOR)
1989
3000mSt
8:39.35-Jun 4, 1989
↓
Beograd (SRB)
1989
CrossCount
43:01-Mar 19, 1989-17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1988
1500m
3:38.80-Jul 2, 1988
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1988
3000m
7:59.58-May 26, 1988
↓
Jessheim (NOR)
1987
1500m
3:38.74-Jul 1, 1987
↓
Århus (DEN)
1987
2000Metres
5:32.93-Aug 22, 1987-Sandnes (NOR)
1987
3000mSt
8:23.11-Jul 19, 1987
↓
Hengelo (NED)
1986
4x800Metre
7:22.6h-Aug 19, 1986-Oslo (NOR)
1986
4x1500Metr
14:55.31-Apr 26, 1986-Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1984
800m
1:47.41-Jul 18, 1984-Larvik (NOR)

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:50.67-May 20Askokarusellen, Arna idrettspark, Bergen

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:25.61-May 30Rimini

1989

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:43.22-Jul 6Aarhus, Århus
1500m
3:42.57-Jul 1Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
1500m
3:41.34-Jun 27Kvarnsveden
3000m
8:07.38-Jun 17Miskolc
3000mSt
8:39.35-Jun 4Beograd
3000m
7:56.41-May 24Jessheim
CrossCount
43:01-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stavanger
1500m-short-track
3:49.57-Feb 19European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
1500m-short-track
3:49.57-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
1500m-short-track
3:45.69-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
1500m-short-track
3:43.60-Feb 5Oslo (i)

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.69-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m
3:38.80-Jul 2Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
1500m
3:41.29-Jun 16Oyestad
3000m
7:59.58-May 26Jessheim

1987

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:47.34-Sep 4IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:47.34-Sep 3IAAF World Championships
2000Metres
5:32.93-Aug 22Sandnes
1500m
3:40.35-Aug 16Nesbyen
1500m
3:38.87-Aug 5Oslo
3000mSt
8:23.11-Jul 19Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
1500m
3:41.64-Jul 12Byrkjelo
1500m
3:38.95-Jul 4Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
1500m
3:38.74-Jul 1Aarhus, Århus
1500m
3:43.44-Jun 6Milano

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x800Metre
7:22.6HT-Aug 19Oslo
4x1500Metr
14:55.31-Apr 26Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.41-Jul 18Larvik

Honours

7

European Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1989
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Espen Borge's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Espen Borge's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:23.11, set on Jul 19, 1987 in Hengelo (NED), #516 on the all-time list.

Which events does Espen Borge compete in?

Espen Borge competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

How did Espen Borge perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 8:50.67, set on May 20, 2021 in Arna idrettspark, Bergen (NOR).