István Palkovits
HungaryActive- Born
- Dec 27, 2000 (25 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track
István Palkovits is a Hungary middle-distance runner, born on December 27, 2000. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:56.01 in the 800m, 3:39.05 in the 1500m, 7:46.27 in the 3000m, 13:48.76 in the 5000m and 29:09.35 in the 10000m. He has earned 17 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:18.74
2026 season best5:29.78May 3, 2026 · Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
National record7:46.273000 m
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:54.33
As of Oct 30, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:18.74 (#316 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:54.33, 2026 season best 5:29.78 (May 3, 2026, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)) · Last competition: Hungarian Team Championships, Aug 28, 2026, 14:50.66 · National record (3000 m) · 25 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 5:29.78 | – | May 3, 2026 | ESET WMD-Night, Centro di Atletica, Busto Arsizio |
| 2026 | 2000Metres | 5:29.78 | – | May 3, 2026 | ESET WMD-Night, Centro di Atletica, Busto Arsizio |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 7:54.33 | – | Jan 18, 2026 | CMCM Luxembourg Indoor Meeting |
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 7:54.33 | – | Jan 18, 2026 | CMCM Luxembourg Indoor Meeting |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:56.00 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | MASZ verseny, BOK Csarnok, Budapest (i) |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:50.66 | – | Aug 28, 2026 | Hungarian Team Championships |
| 2026 | 10000m | 29:09.35 | – | Apr 25, 2026 | Hungarian 10,000m Championships |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:42.19 | – | Jul 11, 2025 | 41. Honvéd Kupa Atlétikai Verseny |