Espen Borge

Espen Borge

Born
Sep 8, 1961 (65 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

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.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:23.11
2021 season best8:50.67May 20, 2021 · Arna idrettspark, Bergen
National record7:22.6h4x800 Metres Relay
Personal best · 1500 m3:38.74

As of Nov 13, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mLarvik 1984Norway 800 m all-time list1:47.411,101 pts–
1500mÅrhus 1987Norway 1500 m all-time list3:38.741,124 pts–
3000mJessheim 1989Norway 3000 m all-time list7:56.411,077 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorOslo 19893:43.601,108 pts–
1500m-short-track19893:43.601,108 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20213000m 8:50.67–May 20, 2021Arna idrettspark, Bergen (NOR)
19923000mSt 8:25.61–May 30, 1992Rimini (ITA)
19891500m 3:41.34–Jun 27, 1989Kvarnsveden (SWE)
19891500m-short-track 3:43.60–Feb 5, 1989–
19891500m-short-track Indoor3:43.60–Feb 5, 1989Oslo (NOR) (i)
19893000m 7:56.41–May 24, 1989Jessheim (NOR)
19893000mSt 8:39.35–Jun 4, 1989Beograd (SRB)
1989CrossCount 43:01–Mar 19, 198917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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