Jan Förster

Jan Förster

GermanyGermany
Born
Feb 25, 1982 (44 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Jan Förster is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on February 25, 1982. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:54.25 in the 800m, 3:44.68 in the 1500m, 8:09.09 in the 3000m, 8:02.54 in the 3000m and 14:06.62 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:34.78
2018 season best9:22.33Jul 27, 2018 · Bern
2018 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:02.54

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:34.78, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:02.54, 2018 season best 9:22.33 (Jul 27, 2018, Bern (SUI)) · 44 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mBerlin 2004Germany 800 m all-time list1:54.25909 pts–
1500mVA 2007Germany 1500 m all-time list3:44.681,045 pts–
3000m2007Germany 3000 m all-time list8:09.091,004 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 20078:02.541,063 pts–
5000mBraunschweig 2010Germany 5000 m all-time list14:06.62978 pts–
SemiKarlsruhe 2011Germany Half Marathon all-time list1:06:38935 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20183000m 9:22.33–Jul 27, 2018Bern (SUI)
20143000m 9:00.91–May 18, 2014Pliezhausen (GER)
20133000m-short-track Indoor8:30.41–Feb 17, 2013Magglingen (SUI) (i)
20133000m-short-track 8:30.41–Feb 17, 2013–
20133000m Indoor8:30.41–Feb 17, 2013Magglingen (SUI) (i)
2013Semi 1:10:20–Sep 22, 2013Karlsruhe (GER)
201210Kilometr 30:57–Sep 16, 2012Nagold (GER)
2012Marathon 2:23:20–Sep 30, 2012Berlin (GER)
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Jan Förster's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:34.78, set on Jun 8, 2007 in Sacramento, CA (USA).

Jan Förster competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2018 season best: 9:22.33, set on Jul 27, 2018 in Bern (SUI).