Jean-Simon Desgagnés

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Jean-Simon Desgagnés

CanadaCanadaActive
Born
Jul 26, 1998 (28 years old)
Birthplace
Quebec City, Canada
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track
Club
Laval Rouge et Or

Jean-Simon Desgagnés (born 26 July 1998) is a Canadian track and field athlete who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

He has represented Canada at the 2022 and 2023 World Athletics Championships and won gold at the 2023 Pan Am Games.

He represented Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:13.11
#165 all-time
2026 season best8:14.85Jun 3, 2026 · Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:53.21
Last competitionCanadian 5 km Road ChampionshipOct 10, 2026 · 14:18
Canadian 5 km Road Championship

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:13.11 (#165 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:53.21, 2026 season best 8:14.85 (Jun 3, 2026, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku (FIN)) · Last competition: Canadian 5 km Road Championship, Oct 10, 2026, 14:18 · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mQuébec 2016Canada 800 m all-time list1:56.95838 pts––
1500mMontréal 2023Canada 1500 m all-time list3:38.501,127 pts––
MileBorås 2024Canada Mile all-time list3:55.381,132 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20267:45.641,166 pts–#85
3000mTN 2021Canada 3000 m all-time list7:53.011,098 pts––
5000mCA 2026Canada 5000 m all-time list13:18.671,143 pts–#98

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor7:45.64–Feb 22, 2026Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:45.64–Feb 22, 2026Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000mSt 8:14.85–Jun 3, 2026Paavo Nurmi Games
20265000m 13:18.67–May 1, 2026Payton Jordan Invitational
20265Kilometre 14:18–Oct 10, 2026Canadian 5 km Road Championship
2026CrossCount 23:43–Jan 10, 202646th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
20251500m 3:41.58–Jul 15, 2025The Jerome Classic
20251500m-short-track Indoor3:42.79–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
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FAQ

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Jean-Simon Desgagnés's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:13.11, set on Jul 7, 2024 in Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA), #165 on the all-time list.

Jean-Simon Desgagnés competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:14.85, set on Jun 3, 2026 in Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku (FIN). Last competition: Canadian 5 km Road Championship on Oct 10, 2026, 14:18.