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Harald Norpoth

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Harald Norpoth

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Birth dateAug 22, 1942
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Harald Norpoth is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on August 22, 1942. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:37.8h in the 1500m, 3:57.2h in the Mile, 7:45.1h in the 3000m, 13:20.49 in the 5000m and 3:37.8h in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
1500 Metres Short Track
3:37.8h
2000 Metres
4:57.8h
1973 season best
13:20.49
Jul 12, 1973 · München (GER)
1973 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
84 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:37.8h, 2000 Metres 4:57.8h, 1973 season best 13:20.49 (Jul 12, 1973, München (GER)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 84 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:37.8HT
3:57.2HT
7:45.1HT
13:20.49
#949 all-time
3:37.8HT
4:57.8HT
7:49.50
2:17.3HT
7:10.3HT
8:25.6HT
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1973
5000m
13:20.49-Jul 12, 1973
↑
München (GER)
1972
4x4lapsRel
6:26.4h-Mar 12, 1972-European Indoor Championships
1972
5000m
13:32.58-Sep 10, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
1500m
3:37.8h-Feb 13, 1971
↑
Berlin (GER) (i)
1971
1500m-short-track
3:37.8h-Feb 13, 1971--
1971
Mile
3:57.2h-Sep 7, 1971
↑
-
1971
5000m
13:33.79-Aug 14, 1971
↑
Helsinki European Championships
1970
3000m-short-track
8:02.0h-Mar 14, 1970
↑
European Indoor Championships
1970
3000m
7:49.6-Mar 15, 1970
↓
-
1969
3x1000Metr
7:08.0h-Mar 9, 1969
↓
-
1969
5000m
13:36.0h-Jul 2, 1969
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1968
1500m
3:42.57-Oct 20, 1968
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1968
4x800Metre
7:12.1h-Jun 13, 1968
↓
-
1968
2Miles
8:25.6h-Jul 5, 1968
→
-
1968
5000m
13:35.2h-Jul 3, 1968
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1967
Mile
3:59.6-May 27, 1967
↑
-
1967
3000m
7:45.1h-Jun 6, 1967
↓
-
1967
2Miles
8:25.6h-Jun 22, 1967
→
-
1967
5000m
14:12.4h-Jul 23, 1967
↑
Duisburg (GER)
1966
1500m
3:44.9h-Aug 30, 1966
↑
Budapest European Championships
1966
1000m
2:17.3h-Sep 21, 1966--
1966
Mile
3:58.8h-May 15, 1966
↑
-
1966
2000m
4:57.8h-Sep 10, 1966--
1966
3x1000Metr
7:01.2h-Jul 17, 1966
↓
-
1966
4x800Metre
7:10.3h-Aug 13, 1966
↓
-
1966
3000m-short-track
7:56.0h-Mar 27, 1966
↑
-
1966
5000m
13:24.8h-Sep 7, 1966
↑
Köln (GER)
1964
5000m
13:49.6h-Oct 18, 1964
↑
National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
1962
1500m
3:48.0h-Sep 14, 1962
↑
Beograd European Championships

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:20.49-Jul 12München

1972

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:32.58-Sep 10The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
5000m
13:33.4HT-Sep 7The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
4x4lapsRel
6:26.4HT-Mar 12European Indoor Championships

1971

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:57.2HT-Sep 7Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
5000m
13:33.79-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
5000m
13:45.5HT-Aug 12Helsinki European Championships
5000m
13:45.5HT-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
5000m
13:33.79-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
Mile
3:58.8-Jun 4-
1500m-short-track
3:37.8HT-Feb 13Berlin (i)

1970

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:49.6HT-Aug 11Köln
3000m-short-track
7:49.50-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
3000m
7:49.6-Mar 15-
3000m-short-track
8:02.0HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
8:02.0HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
7:49.50-Mar 14European Indoor Championships

1969

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:36.0HT-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3x1000Metr
7:08.0HT-Mar 9Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)

1968

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:42.57-Oct 20The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
1500m
3:54.34-Oct 19The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
1500m
3:47.00-Oct 18The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
5000m
14:20.59-Oct 15The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
2Miles
8:25.6HT-Jul 5Münster
5000m
13:35.2HT-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
4x800Metre
7:12.1HT-Jun 13Fulda

1967

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:12.4HT-Jul 23European Cup Semi Final, Duisburg
2Miles
8:25.6HT-Jun 22Berlin
3000m
7:45.2-Jun 6-
3000m
7:45.1HT-Jun 6Münster
Mile
3:59.6-May 27-

1966

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:17.3HT-Sep 21Hannover
1500m
3:39.7HT-Sep 17Warszawa
2000m
4:57.8HT-Sep 10Hagen
5000m
13:24.8HT-Sep 7Köln
5000m
13:44.0HT-Sep 4Budapest European Championships
5000m
13:50.2HT-Sep 2Budapest European Championships
1500m
3:42.4HT-Sep 1Budapest European Championships
1500m
3:44.9HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships
1500m
3:44.9HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships
4x800Metre
7:10.3HT-Aug 13Wiesbaden
3x1000Metr
7:01.2HT-Jul 17Hamm
5000m
13:43.8HT-Jun 26Berlin
Mile
3:58.8-May 19-
Mile
3:58.8HT-May 15Hamburg
3000m-short-track
7:56.0HT-Mar 27Dortmund European Indoor Games, Westfalenhalle, Dortmund (i)

1964

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:49.6HT-Oct 18The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m
14:11.6HT-Oct 16The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

1962

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:48.0HT-Sep 14Beograd European Championships
1500m
DNF-Sep 12Beograd European Championships
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Honours

🥇

European Indoor Championships

4x4laps Relay Short Track

1972
6

The XX Olympic Games

5000 Metres

1972
🥉

Helsinki European Championships

5000 Metres

1971
🥉

Helsinki European Championships

5000 Metres

1971
🥈

European Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

1970
4

The XIX Olympic Games

1500 Metres

1968
🥉

Budapest European Championships

1500 Metres

1966
🥈

Budapest European Championships

5000 Metres

1966
🥈

Budapest European Championships

5000 Metres

1966
🥉

Budapest European Championships

1500 Metres

1966
🥈

The XVIII Olympic Games

5000 Metres

1964
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Harald Norpoth's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best?

Harald Norpoth's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:37.8h, set on Feb 13, 1971 in Berlin (GER) (i).

Which events does Harald Norpoth compete in?

Harald Norpoth competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 2000 Metres.

How did Harald Norpoth perform in 1973?

1973 season best: 13:20.49, set on Jul 12, 1973 in München (GER).

How many medals has Harald Norpoth won?

Harald Norpoth has won 1 Olympic Games medal.