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Frank Rühkieck

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Birth dateNov 23, 1961
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Frank Rühkieck is a Germany long-distance runner, born on November 23, 1961. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 7:56.35 in the 3000m, 14:17.1h in the 5000m, 8:28.85 in the 3000mSt, 5:33.02 in the 2000Metres and 7:56.35 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:28.85
#888 all-time
3000 Metres Short Track
7:56.35
1989 season best
8:36.60
Jun 30, 1989 · Dresden (GER)
Age
64 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:28.85 (#888 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:56.35, 1989 season best 8:36.60 (Jun 30, 1989, Dresden (GER)) · 64 years old

PB

Personal bests

3000m
7:56.35
14:17.1HT
8:28.85
#888 all-time
2000Metres
5:33.02
3000m-short-track
7:56.35

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
3000mSt
8:36.60-Jun 30, 1989
↓
Dresden (GER)
1988
3000mSt
8:30.94-Jun 20, 1988
↓
Düsseldorf (GER)
1987
3000m-short-track
7:56.35-Feb 1, 1987-Wien (AUT) (i)
1987
3000m
8:06.44-Feb 7, 1987
↓
Wien (AUT) (i)
1987
3000mSt
8:31.99-Jul 6, 1987
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1986
3000m
7:58.27-Aug 20, 1986
↓
Berlin (GDR)
1986
3000mSt
8:28.85-Jun 27, 1986
↓
Jena (GDR)
1984
3000mSt
8:29.93-May 6, 1984
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1983
3000m
7:57.0h-Feb 3, 1983
↓
Potsdam (GDR) (i)
1983
5000m
14:17.1h-Feb 5, 1983-Senftenberg (GER) (i)
1979
2000Metres
5:33.02-Aug 18, 1979-European Junior Championships
1979
3000mSt
5:40.84-Aug 18, 1979
↓
European Junior Championships

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:36.60-Jun 30Dresden

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:41.61-Jul 9Neubrandenburg
3000mSt
8:37.76-Jun 30Potsdam
3000mSt
8:32.51-Jun 25Rostock
3000mSt
8:30.94-Jun 20Düsseldorf FRG-GDR Int. Match, Düsseldorf
3000mSt
8:38.99-Jun 11Dresden

1987

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.99-Jul 6Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest
3000mSt
8:33.44-Jun 21Karl Marx Stadt
3000mSt
8:37.59-Jun 12Bratislava
3000m
8:06.44-Feb 7Senftenberg (i)
3000m-short-track
7:56.35-Feb 1Wien (i)
3000m-short-track
8:04.0HT-Jan 25Berlin (i)

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:58.27-Aug 20Berlin
3000mSt
8:28.85-Jun 27GDR Championships, Jena

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.93-May 6Potsdam

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:17.1HT-Feb 5Senftenberg (i)
3000m
7:57.0HT-Feb 3Potsdam (i)

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:33.02-Aug 18European Junior Championships
3000mSt
5:40.84-Aug 18European Junior Championships
2000Metres
5:40.84-Aug 16European Junior Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Frank Rühkieck's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Frank Rühkieck's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:28.85, set on Jun 27, 1986 in Jena (GDR), #888 on the all-time list.

Which events does Frank Rühkieck compete in?

Frank Rühkieck competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Frank Rühkieck perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 8:36.60, set on Jun 30, 1989 in Dresden (GER).