Frank Rühkieck

GermanyGermany
Born
Nov 23, 1961 (64 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 7:58.27 in the 3000m, 7:56.35 in the 3000m, 14:17.1h in the 5000m, 14:17.1h in the 5000m and 8:28.85 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:28.85
#888 all-time
1989 season best8:36.60Jun 30, 1989 · Dresden
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:56.35

As of Nov 7, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000m1986Germany 3000 m all-time list7:58.271,066 pts–
3000mIndoorWien 19877:56.351,100 pts–
5000m1983Germany 5000 m all-time list14:17.1h944 pts–
5000mIndoorSenftenberg 198314:17.1h985 pts–
3000mStJena 1986Germany 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:28.851,128 pts#888
2000MetresBydgoszcz 19795:33.02–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19893000mSt 8:36.60–Jun 30, 1989Dresden (GER)
19883000mSt 8:30.94–Jun 20, 1988Düsseldorf (GER)
19873000m-short-track 7:56.35–Feb 1, 1987–
19873000m-short-track Indoor7:56.35–Feb 1, 1987Wien (AUT) (i)
19873000m 8:06.44–Feb 7, 1987–
19873000m Indoor8:06.44–Feb 7, 1987Wien (AUT) (i)
19873000mSt 8:31.99–Jul 6, 1987Budapest (HUN)
19863000m 7:58.27–Aug 20, 1986Berlin (GDR)
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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.

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

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