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Inger Knutsson

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Birth dateMay 8, 1955

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Inger Knutsson is a Sweden middle-distance runner, born on May 8, 1955. She competes primarily in the 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:07.47 in the 1500m and 8:51.0h in the 3000m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Key facts

1500 m

4:07.47

#825 all-time

3000 m

8:51.0h

1977 season best

9:14.4h

Aug 19, 1977 · Skelleftea (SWE)

Age

71 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 1500 m 4:07.47 (#825 all-time), 3000 m 8:51.0h, 1977 season best 9:14.4h (Aug 19, 1977, Skelleftea (SWE)) · 71 years old

Personal bests

1500m

4:07.47

#825 all-time

3000m

8:51.0HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1977	3000m	9:14.4h	-	Aug 19, 1977	↓	Skelleftea (SWE)
1975	1500m	4:11.4h	-	Aug 30, 1975	↑	Göteborg (SWE)
1975	3000m	8:51.0h	-	Aug 2, 1975	↓	Stockholm (SWE)
1973	1500m	4:07.47	-	Aug 26, 1973	↑	European Junior Championships
1973	3000m	8:58.36	-	Sep 1, 1973	↓	Stockholm (SWE)
1972	1500m	4:11.32	-	Sep 4, 1972	↑	Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971	1500m	4:18.2h	-	Aug 13, 1971	↑	Helsinki European Championships
1970	1500m	4:34.35	-	Sep 12, 1970	↑	European Junior Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:14.4HT	-	Aug 19	Skelleftea

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:08.4HT	-	Aug 31	Göteborg
1500m	4:11.4HT	-	Aug 30	Göteborg
3000m	8:51.0HT	-	Aug 2	Stockholm SWEvFIN, Stockholm

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:58.36	-	Sep 1	Stockholm
1500m	4:07.47	-	Aug 26	European Junior Championships
1500m	4:07.47	-	Aug 24	European Junior Championships
1500m	4:15.27	-	Jul 2	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:14.97	-	Sep 7	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
1500m	4:11.32	-	Sep 4	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:21.45	-	Aug 15	Helsinki European Championships
1500m	4:18.2HT	-	Aug 13	Helsinki European Championships
1500m	4:18.2HT	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships
1500m	4:21.45	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:34.35	-	Sep 12	European Junior Championships
1500m	4:34.35	-	Sep 11	European Junior Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Inger Knutsson's 1500 m personal best?

Inger Knutsson's 1500 m personal best is 4:07.47, set on Aug 26, 1973 in Wedaustadion, Duisburg (GER), #825 on the all-time list.

Which events does Inger Knutsson compete in?

Inger Knutsson competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Inger Knutsson perform in 1977?

1977 season best: 9:14.4h, set on Aug 19, 1977 in Skelleftea (SWE).

Inger Knutsson

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1977

1975

1973

1972

1971

1970

Honours

Frequently asked questions