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Gheorghe Cefan

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Gheorghe Cefan

ROUROUMen
Birth dateFeb 16, 1947
BirthplaceNădlac, Romania
Height1.88 m
Weight-

Gheorghe Cefan (born 6 March 1947) is a Romanian middle-distance runner. He competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:16.10
#245 all-time
1977 season best
8:25.57
Aug 27, 1977 · Bucureşti (ROU)
1977 season best
Age
79 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:16.10 (#245 all-time), 1977 season best 8:25.57 (Aug 27, 1977, Bucureşti (ROU)) · 79 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1977
3000mSt
8:25.57-Aug 27, 1977
↑
Bucureşti (ROU)
1976
3000mSt
8:16.10-Jun 8, 1976
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1975
3000mSt
8:17.64-Jul 26, 1975
↑
Montréal (CAN)
1974
3000mSt
8:25.80-Sep 4, 1974
↑
Roma European Championships
1973
3000mSt
8:26.2h-Jul 1, 1973
↑
Athina (GRE)
1972
3000mSt
8:33.8h-Sep 1, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
3000mSt
8:44.34-Aug 13, 1971
↑
Helsinki European Championships
1969
3000mSt
8:58.2h-Sep 18, 1969
↑
Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina

1977

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:25.57-Aug 27Bucuresti, Bucureşti
3000mSt
8:30.52-Aug 6European Cup Final B, Göteborg
3000mSt
8:35.5HT-Jul 17European Cup Semi Final, Warszawa
3000mSt
8:30.2HT-Jul 2Bucuresti, Bucureşti
3000mSt
8:30.57-Jun 25Bucuresti ROM-FRA, Bucureşti
3000mSt
8:30.2HT-Jun 15Berlin
3000mSt
8:28.2HT-Jun 5Bucuresti, Bucureşti

1976

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.6HT-Aug 14Bucuresti, Bucureşti
3000mSt
8:57.22-Jul 25The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
3000mSt
8:21.57-Jun 30Athina
3000mSt
8:28.51-Jun 19-
3000mSt
8:28.5HT-Jun 19Celje Balkan Games, Celje
3000mSt
8:16.10-Jun 8Stockholm
3000mSt
8:24.0HT-May 30Zagreb
3000mSt
8:24.8HT-May 16Bucuresti, Bucureşti

1975

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:17.64-Jul 26Montréal
3000mSt
8:29.71-Jul 13-
3000mSt
8:29.8HT-Jul 13European Cup Semi Final, Torino
3000mSt
8:23.4HT-Jun 26Roma

1974

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.19-Sep 7Roma European Championships
3000mSt
8:25.80-Sep 4Roma European Championships

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.91-Aug 25-
3000mSt
8:26.2HT-Jul 1European Cup Preliminary Rounds, Athina

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:33.8HT-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
3000mSt
8:33.8HT-Aug 5Izmir Balkan Games, Izmir

1971

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:44.34-Aug 13Helsinki European Championships

1969

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:58.2HT-Sep 18Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina

Honours

6

Roma European Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1974
6

Roma European Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1974
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gheorghe Cefan's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Gheorghe Cefan's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:16.10, set on Jun 8, 1976 in Stockholm (SWE), #245 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gheorghe Cefan compete in?

Gheorghe Cefan competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Gheorghe Cefan perform in 1977?

1977 season best: 8:25.57, set on Aug 27, 1977 in Bucureşti (ROU).