Ivan Kováč
- Born
- Dec 25, 1948 (77 years old)
- Events
- 1500 Metres Short Track
Ivan Kováč is a Czechia middle-distance runner, born on December 25, 1948. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 1500m-short-track.
His personal bests include 3:39.4h in the 1500m, 4:03.2h in the Mile, 3:44.58 in the 1500m-short-track and 4:03.2h in the mile-short-track. He ranks 2nd all-time in the 1500m-short-track for Czechia. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Czechia.
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:44.58
1973 season best3:44.58Mar 11, 1973
National record3:39.4h1500 m
Last competitionRoma European ChampionshipsSep 2, 1974 · 3:44.7h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:44.58, 1973 season best 3:44.58 (Mar 11, 1973) · Last competition: Roma European Championships, Sep 2, 1974, 3:44.7h · National record (1500 m) · 77 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorBerlin 19734:03.2h1,089 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorRotterdam 19733:44.581,094 pts–
mile-short-trackIndoorBerlin 19734:03.2h1,089 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:44.58 | – | Mar 11, 1973 | European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i) |
| 1971 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:48.9h | – | Mar 13, 1971 | European Indoor Championships |