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Jens Volkmann

Jens Volkmann

FRGFRGMen
Birth dateMay 31, 1967
BirthplaceBerlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg
Height1.87 m
Weight70 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.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:22.85
#500 all-time
2000 Metres Short Track
5:29.60
1994 season best
29:13
Dec 10, 1994
1994 season best
Last competition
1st European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
Dec 10, 1994 · 29:13
1st European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 16, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1994
CrossCount
29:13-Dec 10, 1994-1st European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
1993
3000mSt
8:23.56-Jun 13, 1993
↓
Jena (GER)
1993
5000m
13:42.79-Jun 23, 1993-Cottbus (GER)
1989
2000m
5:09.57-Jul 26, 1989-Ingolstadt (GER)
1989
3000mSt
8:25.47-Jul 3, 1989
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1988
3000mSt
8:22.85-Aug 19, 1988
↓
Bruxelles (BEL)
1987
3000mSt
8:29.20-Jul 11, 1987
↓
Gelsenkirchen (FRG)
1986
2000Metres
5:29.60-Jul 20, 1986
↑
Athina IAAF World Junior Championships
1985
3000mSt
5:55.65-Aug 22, 1985
↓
European Junior Championships
1985
2000Metres
5:55.65-Aug 22, 1985
↑
European Junior Championships

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
29:13-Dec 101st European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:42.79-Jun 23Cottbus
3000mSt
8:23.56-Jun 13Jena
3000mSt
8:28.11-May 30-

1989

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.85-Aug 11Hamburg
3000mSt
8:41.99-Aug 6European Cup Final A, Gateshead
2000m
5:09.57-Jul 26Ingolstadt
3000mSt
8:43.12-Jul 10Nice Nikaia, Nice
3000mSt
8:25.47-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
8:33.05-Jun 24Birmingham Int. Match, Birmingham

1988

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:25.19-Sep 28The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
3000mSt
8:36.37-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
3000mSt
8:22.85-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:23.88-Jul 24German Championships, Frankfurt
3000mSt
8:40.07-Jul 22German Championships, Frankfurt
3000mSt
8:31.78-Jul 10Nice
3000mSt
8:38.70-Jul 2Berlin
3000mSt
8:40.18-Jun 24Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.20-Jul 11Gelsenkirchen
3000mSt
8:39.44-Jun 18Lüdenscheid

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:29.60-Jul 20Athina IAAF World Junior Championships
2000Metres
5:38.64-Jul 18Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
2000Metres
5:41.29-Jun 15Miskolc

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:55.65-Aug 22European Junior Championships
3000mSt
5:55.65-Aug 22European Junior Championships

Honours

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Athina IAAF World Junior Championships

2000 Metres Steeplechase

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jens Volkmann's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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.

Which events does Jens Volkmann compete in?

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

How did Jens Volkmann perform in 1994?

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