István SZALAI
- Born
- May 25, 1962 (64 years old)
- Events
- 800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m
István SZALAI is a Hungary middle-distance runner, born on May 25, 1962. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.
His personal bests include 1:46.54 in the 800m, 3:40.72 in the 1500m, 3:13.14 in the 4x400m, 1:48.08 in the 800m-short-track and 1:48.08 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:48.08
1989 season best1:53.32Feb 23, 1989
National record15:09.3h4x1500 Metres Relay
Personal best · 1500 m3:40.72
As of Nov 7, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:48.08, 1500 m 3:40.72, 1989 season best 1:53.32 (Feb 23, 1989) · National record (4x1500 Metres Relay) · 64 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800m-short-track19861:48.081,138 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorBudapest 19861:48.081,138 pts–
1000mHollabrunn 19812:19.941,069 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 800m | 1:50.59 | – | Sep 10, 1989 | – |
| 1989 | 800m-short-track | 1:53.32 | – | Feb 23, 1989 | – |
| 1989 | 4x800Metre | 7:24.18 | – | May 28, 1989 | – |
| 1988 | 800m-short-track | 1:48.36 | – | Feb 27, 1988 | – |
| 1988 | 800m | 1:48.84 | – | Aug 12, 1988 | – |
| 1988 | 4x800Metre | 7:31.61 | – | May 28, 1988 | – |
| 1988 | 4x1500Metr | 15:33.47 | – | May 28, 1988 | – |
| 1987 | 800m | 1:48.47 | – | Sep 19, 1987 | – |