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Jan Pešava

Jan Pešava

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Birth dateJan 14, 1972
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Jan Pešava is a Czechia long-distance runner, born on January 14, 1972. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:46.72 in the 3000m, 13:25.80 in the 5000m, 27:47.90 in the 10000m, 1:01:31 in the Semi and 5:06.98 in the 2000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Czechia.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:47.90
#761 all-time
3000 m
7:46.72
1999 season best
29:43.50
Aug 15, 1999 · Zagreb (CRO)
1999 season best
Record
National record · 3000 m 7:46.72
National record
Age
54 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:47.90 (#761 all-time), 3000 m 7:46.72, 1999 season best 29:43.50 (Aug 15, 1999, Zagreb (CRO)) · National record (3000 m) · 54 years old

PB

Personal bests

7:46.72
13:25.80
27:47.90
#761 all-time
1:01:31
5:06.98

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
10000m
29:43.50-Aug 15, 1999
↑
Zagreb (CRO)
1998
3000m
7:46.72-Jun 27, 1998
↑
Petrovskiy Stadium, St. Petersburg (RUS)
1998
5000m
13:25.80-Jun 17, 1998
↑
Athina (GRE)
1998
CrossCount
27:30-Jan 24, 1998
↑
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1998
10000m
27:47.90-Jun 8, 1998
↑
Stadion Rošický, Praha (CZE)
1997
3000m
8:06.77-Jun 27, 1997
↑
Zagreb (CRO)
1997
5000m
13:44.66-Jun 1, 1997
↑
Moskva (RUS)
1997
Semi
1:01:31-Oct 4, 1997
↑
Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1996
2000m
5:06.98-Jun 12, 1996-Stadion Rošický, Praha (CZE)
1996
3000m
7:51.82-Jun 15, 1996
↑
Sopot (POL)
1996
5000m
13:54.63-Aug 31, 1996
↑
Jablonec nad Nisou (CZE)
1996
10000m
28:48.07-Sep 7, 1996
↑
Praha (CZE)
1996
Semi
1:02:00-Nov 3, 1996
↑
St-Denis (FRA)
1995
5000m
13:34.02-Jun 28, 1995
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1995
10000m
28:41.55-Jul 5, 1995
↑
Ostrava (CZE)
1995
CrossCount
36:46-Mar 25, 1995
↑
23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1994
10000m
28:10.73-Aug 7, 1994
↑
Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1994
CrossCount
38:15-Mar 26, 1994
↑
22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1993
5000m
14:02.00-Aug 14, 1993
↑
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1993
CrossCount
34:29-Mar 28, 1993
↑
21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1992
5000m
14:00.02-Jul 19, 1992
↑
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1991
10000m
29:44.04-Sep 7, 1991
↑
Praha (TCH)
1990
5000m
13:55.02-Aug 11, 1990
↑
Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv (BUL)

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:43.50-Aug 15Zagreb CISM Military World Games, Zagreb

1998

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
DNF-Aug 18Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
3000m
8:00.90-Aug 12Jablonec nad Nisou
5000m
13:39.43-Aug 8Sopot Zylewicz Memorial, Sopot
10000m
29:25.05-Jul 11Czech Championships, Jablonec nad Nisou
5000m
13:45.04-Jun 28European Cup, Petrovskiy Stadium, St. Petersburg
3000m
7:46.72-Jun 27European Cup, Petrovskiy Stadium, St. Petersburg
5000m
13:25.80-Jun 17Athens Tsiklitiria 1998, Athina
10000m
27:47.90-Jun 8Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Rošický, Praha
5000m
13:45.21-May 31Tivoli ECCC Men Group A, Tivoli
3000m
8:05.13-May 30Tivoli ECCC Men Group A, Tivoli
CrossCount
27:30-Jan 2420th Coca Cola International Cross Country, Belfast

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:31-Oct 4Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
3000m
8:06.77-Jun 27Zagreb Meeting '97, Zagreb
5000m
13:44.66-Jun 1Moskva Eur. Clubs Ch. Men, Moskva

1996

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:00-Nov 3St-Denis Half Marathon, St-Denis
10000m
28:48.07-Sep 7Prague, Praha
5000m
13:54.63-Aug 31Jablonec nad Nisou
3000m
7:51.82-Jun 15Janusz Kusociński Memorial, Sopot
2000m
5:06.98-Jun 12Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Rošický, Praha
5000m
14:04.92-May 19Istanbul Club E.C. Gr.A, Istanbul

1995

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:00.39-Aug 31Fukuoka Universiade, Fukuoka
5000m
13:53.86-Aug 11IAAF World Championships
5000m
13:53.86-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
10000m
28:41.55-Jul 5Ostrava Czech Ch., Ostrava
5000m
13:34.02-Jun 28Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
CrossCount
36:46-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1994

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:10.73-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10000m
28:32.31-Jun 11European Cup 1st League, Valencia
CrossCount
38:15-Mar 2622nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:02.00-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
CrossCount
34:29-Mar 2821st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:00.02-Jul 19Villeneuve d'Ascq

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:44.04-Sep 7Praha
5000m
DNF-Aug 8European Junior Championships

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:55.02-Aug 11Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships, Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv
5000m
14:02.81-Aug 9Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships, Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv

Honours

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Czech Championships

10,000 Metres

1998
7

Helsinki European Championships

10,000 Metres

1994
7

Helsinki European Championships

10,000 Metres

1994
7

Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships

5000 Metres

1990
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jan Pešava's 10 000 m personal best?

Jan Pešava's 10 000 m personal best is 27:47.90, set on Jun 8, 1998 in Stadion Rošický, Praha (CZE), #761 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jan Pešava compete in?

Jan Pešava competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 m.

How did Jan Pešava perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 29:43.50, set on Aug 15, 1999 in Zagreb (CRO).