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Herbert Wursthorn

Herbert Wursthorn

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Birth dateJun 22, 1957
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Herbert Wursthorn is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on June 22, 1957. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m-short-track and 1000m.

His personal bests include 1:46.5h in the 800m, 1:47.62 in the 800m-short-track, 2:19.61 in the 1000m and 7:12.15 in the 4x800Metre. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:47.62
1000 Metres
2:19.61
1986 season best
1:47.62
Feb 8, 1986
1986 season best
Age
69 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.62, 1000 Metres 2:19.61, 1986 season best 1:47.62 (Feb 8, 1986) · 69 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:46.5HT
1:47.62
2:19.61
7:12.15

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
800m
1:46.96-Jun 15, 1986
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1986
800m-short-track
1:47.62-Feb 8, 1986
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1986
4x800Metre
7:12.15-Jul 26, 1986
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1985
800m
1:46.5h-Jul 13, 1985
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1985
800m-short-track
1:48.70-Jan 27, 1985
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1983
4x800Metre
7:14.21-Jul 30, 1983
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1981
800m
1:47.19-Aug 26, 1981
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1981
800m-short-track
1:47.70-Feb 22, 1981
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European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
1980
800m
1:46.75-Jun 10, 1980
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1980
800m-short-track
1:50.0h-Mar 1, 1980
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European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
1980
1000m
2:19.61-Jul 4, 1980--
1978
800m
1:47.24-Aug 13, 1978
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1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x800Metre
7:12.15-Jul 26Krefeld
800m
1:46.96-Jun 15Fürth
800m-short-track
1:47.62-Feb 8Sindelfingen (i)

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.5HT-Jul 13Emmendingen
800m-short-track
1:48.70-Jan 27Stuttgart (i)

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x800Metre
7:14.21-Jul 30Dortmund

1981

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.19-Aug 26Koblenz
800m-short-track
1:47.70-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
800m-short-track
1:47.70-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.58-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)

1980

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:19.61-Jul 4Lage
800m
1:46.75-Jun 10Warszawa
800m-short-track
1:50.4HT-Mar 2European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.4HT-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.0HT-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.24-Aug 13German Championships, Köln

Honours

🥇

European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1981
🥉

European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Herbert Wursthorn's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?

Herbert Wursthorn's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:47.62, set on Feb 8, 1986 in Sindelfingen (GER) (i).

Which events does Herbert Wursthorn compete in?

Herbert Wursthorn competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres.

How did Herbert Wursthorn perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 1:47.62, set on Feb 8, 1986.