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Jean-Paul Villain

Birth dateNov 1, 1946

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Jean-Paul Villain is a France middle-distance runner, born on November 1, 1946. He competes primarily in the 1500m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 3:50.0h in the 1500m and 8:25.12 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing France.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:25.12

#618 all-time

1976 season best

8:28.6h

May 26, 1976 · St-Maur (FRA)

Age

79 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:25.12 (#618 all-time), 1976 season best 8:28.6h (May 26, 1976, St-Maur (FRA)) · 79 years old

Personal bests

1500m

3:50.0HT

3000mSt

8:25.12

#618 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1976	3000mSt	8:28.6h	-	May 26, 1976	↑	St-Maur (FRA)
1975	3000mSt	8:31.2h	-	Jun 12, 1975	↑	Paris (FRA)
1974	3000mSt	8:29.0h	-	Jul 28, 1974	↑	Nice (FRA)
1973	1500m	3:50.0h	-	Sep 16, 1973	-	Rieti (ITA)
1973	3000mSt	8:31.4h	-	Jul 22, 1973	↑	Colombes (FRA)
1972	3000mSt	8:30.4h	-	Sep 1, 1972	↑	Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971	3000mSt	8:25.12	-	Aug 15, 1971	↑	Helsinki European Championships
1969	3000mSt	8:33.4h	-	Sep 20, 1969	↑	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968	3000mSt	9:01.12	-	Oct 14, 1968	↑	Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:35.03	-	Jul 25	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
3000mSt	8:28.6HT	-	May 26	St-Maur

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:31.2HT	-	Jun 12	Paris

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:45.0HT	-	Sep 4	Roma European Championships
3000mSt	8:29.0HT	-	Jul 28	Nice

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:50.0HT	-	Sep 16	Rieti
3000mSt	8:31.4HT	-	Jul 22	Colombes

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:46.72	-	Sep 4	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
3000mSt	8:30.4HT	-	Sep 1	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:25.12	-	Aug 15	Helsinki European Championships
3000mSt	8:34.17	-	Aug 13	Helsinki European Championships
3000mSt	8:27.0HT	-	Jul 25	Colombes
3000mSt	8:28.2HT	-	Jul 9	Portsmouth

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:33.4HT	-	Sep 20	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
3000mSt	8:50.0HT	-	Sep 18	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:16.27	-	Oct 16	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
3000mSt	9:01.12	-	Oct 14	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jean-Paul Villain's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Jean-Paul Villain's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:25.12, set on Aug 15, 1971 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN), #618 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jean-Paul Villain compete in?

Jean-Paul Villain competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Jean-Paul Villain perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 8:28.6h, set on May 26, 1976 in St-Maur (FRA).

Jean-Paul Villain

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1976

1975

1974

1973

1972

1971

1969

1968

Honours

Frequently asked questions