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Franz-Josef Kemper

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Franz-Josef Kemper

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Birth dateSep 30, 1945
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Franz-Josef Kemper is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on September 30, 1945. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:44.9h in the 800m, 3:41.7h in the 1500m, 1:50.4h in the 800m-short-track, 2:16.2h in the 1000m and 7:08.6h in the 4x800Metre. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.9h
1000 Metres
2:16.2h
1973 season best
1:46.84
Jul 12, 1973
1973 season best
Record
National record · 4x800 Metres Relay 7:08.6h
National record
Age
80 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 800 m 1:44.9h, 1000 Metres 2:16.2h, 1973 season best 1:46.84 (Jul 12, 1973) · National record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 80 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:44.9HT
3:41.7HT
800m-short-track
1:50.4HT
1000m
2:16.2HT
4x800Metre
7:08.6HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1973
800m
1:46.84-Jul 12, 1973
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1972
800m
1:45.7h-Aug 2, 1972
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1972
4x4lapsRel
6:26.4h-Mar 12, 1972-European Indoor Championships
1970
800m
1:45.4-Jul 16, 1970
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1970
800m-short-track
1:50.4h-Mar 14, 1970-European Indoor Championships
1970
1500m
3:41.7h-Aug 15, 1970
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1968
800m
1:47.02-Oct 13, 1968
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1968
1000m
2:19.0h-Jun 29, 1968
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1968
4x800Metre
7:12.1h-Jun 13, 1968
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1967
800m
1:46.9h-Sep 17, 1967
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1967
1500m
3:45.0h-Jul 5, 1967
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1967
3x1000Metr
7:19.60-Mar 12, 1967
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1966
800m
1:44.9h-Aug 7, 1966
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1966
1000m
2:16.2h-Sep 21, 1966
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1966
3x1000Metr
7:01.2h-Jul 17, 1966
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1966
4x800Metre
7:08.6h-Aug 13, 1966
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1964
800m
1:51.9h-Sep 19, 1964
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1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.84-Jul 12München

1972

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.50-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:48.8HT-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:47.34-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:45.7HT-Aug 2Waiblingen
4x4lapsRel
6:26.4HT-Mar 12European Indoor Championships

1970

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.7HT-Aug 15Blankenberghe
800m
1:45.9-Aug 9-
800m
1:45.4-Jul 16-
800m-short-track
1:51.9HT-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:50.4HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:51.9HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships

1968

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.47-Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
800m
1:47.02-Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
800m
1:47.7HT-Sep 6Duisburg
1000m
2:19.0HT-Jun 29Lahr
4x800Metre
7:12.1HT-Jun 13Fulda

1967

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.0HT-Oct 16Ciudad de México Pre-Olympic Meeting, Ciudad de México
800m
1:48.7HT-Sep 23London
800m
1:46.9HT-Sep 17European Cup Final, Kiev
800m
1:47.5HT-Jul 23European Cup Semi Final, Duisburg
800m
1:48.6HT-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m
3:45.0HT-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3x1000Metr
7:19.60-Mar 12Praha European Indoor Games, Sportovní hala, Praha (i)

1966

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:16.2HT-Sep 21Hannover
800m
1:46.0HT-Sep 4Budapest European Championships
800m
1:47.9HT-Sep 3Budapest European Championships
800m
1:48.4HT-Sep 2Budapest European Championships
4x800Metre
7:08.6HT-Aug 13Wiesbaden
800m
1:44.9HT-Aug 7Hannover
3x1000Metr
7:01.2HT-Jul 17Hamm

1964

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.9HT-Sep 19Warszawa European Junior Games, Warszawa
800m
1:54.6HT-Sep 18Warszawa European Junior Games, Warszawa

Honours

4

The XX Olympic Games

800 Metres

1972
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European Indoor Championships

4x4laps Relay Short Track

1972
4

European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1970
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Budapest European Championships

800 Metres

1966
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Franz-Josef Kemper's 800 m personal best?

Franz-Josef Kemper's 800 m personal best is 1:44.9h, set on Aug 7, 1966 in Hannover (GER).

Which events does Franz-Josef Kemper compete in?

Franz-Josef Kemper competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Franz-Josef Kemper perform in 1973?

1973 season best: 1:46.84, set on Jul 12, 1973.