Ferenc Soma Kovács
- Born
- Jun 14, 2004 (22 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · Mile Short Track
Ferenc Soma Kovács (born 14 June 2004) is a Hungarian runner.
He competed at the 2023 World Athletics Championships over 5000 metres.
He was a bronze medalist at the 2023 European Athletics U20 Championships in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He became Hungarian national champion over 1500 metres in 2024.
Personal best · 1500 m3:34.79
2025 season best3:34.79Jun 15, 2025 · Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
National record3:34.791500 m
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:07.51
As of Nov 8, 2026: 1500 m 3:34.79 (#492 all-time), Mile Short Track 4:07.51, 2025 season best 3:34.79 (Jun 15, 2025, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA)) · Last competition: European Athletics U23 Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen, Jul 19, 2025, 3:46.23 · National record (1500 m) · 22 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorMA 20243:58.921,144 pts–
3000mIndoorNyíregyháza 20238:05.291,047 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 800m | 1:47.92 | – | May 11, 2025 | Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:34.79 | – | Jun 15, 2025 | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
| 2025 | 4x800Metre | 7:20.78 | – | May 11, 2025 | Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2025 | DistanceMe | 9:37.10 | – | Apr 25, 2025 | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:10.14 | – | Mar 27, 2025 | Raleigh Relays |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:50.43 | – | Jun 30, 2024 | Hungarian Championships, Lantos Mihály Sportközpont, Budapest |
| 2024 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:21.38 | – | Jan 26, 2024 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2024 | 1000m Indoor | 2:21.38 | – | Jan 26, 2024 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |