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Gheorghe Ghipu

Birth dateSep 30, 1954

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Gheorghe Ghipu is a Romania middle-distance runner, born on September 30, 1954. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:45.9h in the 800m, 3:38.4h in the 1500m and 3:45.1h in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Romania.

Key facts

800 m

1:45.9h

1500 m

3:38.4h

1979 season best

3:40.3h

Jun 23, 1979

1979 season best

Age

71 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 800 m 1:45.9h, 1500 m 3:38.4h, 1979 season best 3:40.3h (Jun 23, 1979) · 71 years old

Personal bests

800m

1:45.9HT

1500m

3:38.4HT

1500m-short-track

3:45.1HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1979	1500m	3:40.3h	-	Jun 23, 1979	↓	-
1977	800m	1:47.41	-	Aug 7, 1977	↑	-
1977	1500m	3:41.2h	-	Jun 4, 1977	↓	-
1976	800m	1:47.0h	-	Jun 9, 1976	↑	-
1976	1500m	3:39.20	-	Jul 29, 1976	↓	-
1976	1500m-short-track	3:45.1h	-	Feb 21, 1976	↑	European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
1975	800m	1:47.3h	-	Jul 13, 1975	↑	-
1975	1500m	3:38.4h	-	Oct 4, 1975	↓	-
1975	1500m-short-track	3:45.4h	-	Mar 9, 1975	↑	European Indoor Championships
1974	800m	1:45.9h	-	Jul 11, 1974	↑	-
1974	1500m	3:40.5h	-	Jul 10, 1974	↓	-
1973	800m	1:46.37	-	Aug 5, 1973	↑	-
1973	1500m	3:39.0h	-	Jun 30, 1973	↓	-
1972	800m	1:47.5h	-	Jul 16, 1972	↑	-

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:40.3HT	-	Jun 23	Banská Bystrica

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:47.41	-	Aug 7	European Cup Final B, Göteborg
800m	1:47.7HT	-	Jun 15	Berlin
1500m	3:41.2HT	-	Jun 4	Bucuresti, Bucureşti

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:39.20	-	Jul 29	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m	1:47.0HT	-	Jun 9	Milano
1500m	3:40.6HT	-	Jun 8	Milano
1500m-short-track	3:46.1HT	-	Feb 22	European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
1500m-short-track	3:46.1HT	-	Feb 21	European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
1500m-short-track	3:45.1HT	-	Feb 21	European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:38.4HT	-	Oct 4	Bucuresti, Bucureşti
1500m	3:41.2HT	-	Sep 20	Roma World University Championships, Roma
800m	1:47.3HT	-	Jul 13	European Cup Semi Final, Torino
1500m	3:48.3HT	-	Jul 12	European Cup Semi Final, Torino
1500m-short-track	3:45.4HT	-	Mar 9	European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track	3:45.4HT	-	Mar 8	European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track	3:47.2HT	-	Mar 8	European Indoor Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:47.00	-	Sep 15	Rieti
1500m	3:43.4HT	-	Sep 6	Roma European Championships
800m	1:47.8HT	-	Sep 3	Roma European Championships
800m	1:46.9HT	-	Sep 2	Roma European Championships
800m	1:47.8HT	-	Sep 2	Roma European Championships
1500m	3:43.4HT	-	Sep 2	Roma European Championships
800m	1:45.9HT	-	Jul 11	Athina
1500m	3:40.5HT	-	Jul 10	Athina

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:45.78	-	Aug 25	European Junior Championships
1500m	3:45.78	-	Aug 24	European Junior Championships
1500m	3:49.10	-	Aug 24	European Junior Championships
800m	1:46.37	-	Aug 5	European Cup Semi Final, Nice
1500m	3:39.0HT	-	Jun 30	European Cup Preliminary Rounds, Athina

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:50.1HT	-	Aug 31	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m	1:47.5HT	-	Jul 16	Siena

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gheorghe Ghipu's 800 m personal best?

Gheorghe Ghipu's 800 m personal best is 1:45.9h, set on Jul 11, 1974 in Athina (GRE).

Which events does Gheorghe Ghipu compete in?

Gheorghe Ghipu competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Gheorghe Ghipu perform in 1979?

1979 season best: 3:40.3h, set on Jun 23, 1979.

Gheorghe Ghipu

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1979

1977

1976

1975

1974

1973

1972

Honours

Frequently asked questions