Jens Volkmann

Jens Volkmann

GermanyGermany
Born
May 31, 1967 (59 years old)
Birthplace
Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track
Height
1.87 m
Weight
70 kg

Jens Volkmann (born 31 May 1967) is a German middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:22.85
#500 all-time
1994 season best29:13Dec 10, 1994
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:29.60
Last competition1st European Cross Country Championships, AlnwickDec 10, 1994 · 29:13
1st European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.85 (#500 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:29.60, 1994 season best 29:13 (Dec 10, 1994) · Last competition: 1st European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick, Dec 10, 1994, 29:13 · 59 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mCottbus 1993Germany 5000 m all-time list13:42.791,058 pts–
3000mStBruxelles 1988Germany 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:22.851,154 pts#500
2000mIngolstadt 19895:09.571,041 pts–
2000MetresAthina 19865:29.60–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1994CrossCount 29:13–Dec 10, 19941st European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
19933000mSt 8:23.56–Jun 13, 1993Jena (GER)
19935000m 13:42.79–Jun 23, 1993Cottbus (GER)
19892000m 5:09.57–Jul 26, 1989Ingolstadt (GER)
19893000mSt 8:25.47–Jul 3, 1989Stockholm (SWE)
19883000mSt 8:22.85–Aug 19, 1988Bruxelles (BEL)
19873000mSt 8:29.20–Jul 11, 1987Gelsenkirchen (FRG)
19862000Metres 5:29.60–Jul 20, 1986Athina IAAF World Junior Championships
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Jens Volkmann's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.85, set on Aug 19, 1988 in Bruxelles (BEL), #500 on the all-time list.

Jens Volkmann competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

1994 season best: 29:13, set on Dec 10, 1994. Last competition: 1st European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick on Dec 10, 1994, 29:13.