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Herman Hofstee

Herman Hofstee

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Birth dateJul 17, 1963
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Herman Hofstee is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on July 17, 1963. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:42.18 in the 1500m, 7:58.77 in the 3000m, 13:39.73 in the 5000m, 8:29.95 in the 3000mSt and 8:00.13 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:29.95
#987 all-time
3000 Metres Short Track
8:00.13
1998 season best
47:49
May 24, 1998 · Nijmegen (NED)
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:29.95 (#987 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:00.13, 1998 season best 47:49 (May 24, 1998, Nijmegen (NED)) · 63 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:42.18
3000m
7:58.77
13:39.73
8:29.95
#987 all-time
3000m-short-track
8:00.13
15Kilometr
47:49
10MilesRoa
50:55

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
15Kilometr
47:49-May 24, 1998-Nijmegen (NED)
1998
10MilesRoa
50:55-Sep 20, 1998-Amsterdam (NED)
1995
CrossCount
38:08-Mar 25, 1995
↑
23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1992
5000m
13:39.73-May 30, 1992-Kerkrade (NED)
1992
CrossCount
39:48-Mar 21, 1992
↑
20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1991
CrossCount
36:04-Mar 24, 1991
↑
19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1990
3000m
7:58.77-Jun 6, 1990
↑
Kerkrade (NED)
1990
CrossCount
36:36-Mar 25, 1990
↑
18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989
3000m
8:00.13-Feb 19, 1989
↑
European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
1989
3000m-short-track
8:00.13-Feb 19, 1989
↑
European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
1988
1500m
3:42.18-May 22, 1988-Hengelo (NED)
1988
3000m-short-track
8:05.72-Feb 21, 1988
↑
Den Haag (NED) (i)
1988
3000m
8:05.72-Feb 21, 1988
↑
Den Haag (NED) (i)
1988
3000mSt
8:29.95-Jun 7, 1988
↑
Paris-St-Denis (FRA)
1987
3000m-short-track
8:07.35-Feb 8, 1987
↑
Den Haag (NED) (i)
1987
3000m
8:07.35-Feb 8, 1987
↑
Den Haag (NED) (i)
1987
3000mSt
8:30.76-Jul 19, 1987
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1987
CrossCount
39:10-Mar 22, 1987
↑
15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1986
3000mSt
8:33.55-Aug 6, 1986
↑
Koblenz (GER)
1986
CrossCount
38:39.7-Mar 23, 1986
↑
14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
50:55-Sep 20Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
15Kilometr
47:49-May 24Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
38:08-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:39.73-May 30Kerkrade
CrossCount
39:48-Mar 2120th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
36:04-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:58.77-Jun 6Kerkrade
CrossCount
36:36-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1989

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:00.13-Feb 19European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
3000m-short-track
8:00.13-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
3000m-short-track
8:06.03-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
3000m-short-track
8:00.19-Feb 4Den Haag (i)

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:38.74-Jul 16Groningen
3000mSt
8:37.86-Jun 18Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:29.95-Jun 7Paris-St-Denis
1500m
3:42.18-May 22Hengelo
3000m-short-track
8:05.72-Feb 21Den Haag (i)

1987

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:44.04-Sep 3IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:44.04-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:30.76-Jul 19Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
3000mSt
8:36.98-May 8Leiden
CrossCount
39:10-Mar 2215th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
3000m-short-track
8:07.35-Feb 8Den Haag (i)

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:42.33-Aug 16Leiden
3000mSt
8:33.55-Aug 6Koblenz
CrossCount
38:39.7-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Herman Hofstee's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Herman Hofstee's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:29.95, set on Jun 7, 1988 in Paris-St-Denis (FRA), #987 on the all-time list.

Which events does Herman Hofstee compete in?

Herman Hofstee competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Herman Hofstee perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 47:49, set on May 24, 1998 in Nijmegen (NED).