Jim Svenøy

Born: Apr 22, 1972 (54 years old)
Events: 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Jim Svenøy is a Norway middle-distance runner, born on April 22, 1972. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:40.49 in the 1500m, 3:58.74 in the Mile, 7:45.37 in the 3000m, 13:37.18 in the 5000m and 28:42.29 in the 10000m. He has earned 12 gold and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:12.05

#142 all-time

2008 season best1:05:54Mar 15, 2008 · The Hague

2008 season best

National record8:12.053000 m steeplechase

National record

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:47.59

As of Oct 29, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:12.05 (#142 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:47.59, 2008 season best 1:05:54 (Mar 15, 2008, The Hague (NED)) · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 54 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

1500mDortmund 19993:40.491,100 pts–

MileOslo 19943:58.741,090 pts–

3000mFlorø 19987:45.371,144 pts–

5000mOR 199613:37.181,078 pts–

10000mBarakaldo 199928:42.291,068 pts–

SemiThe Hague 20081:05:54961 pts–

MarathonRotterdam 20082:22:28916 pts–

3000mStBruxelles 19978:12.051,203 pts#142

1500m-short-track19983:41.371,138 pts–

1500m-short-trackIndoorGent 19983:41.371,138 pts–

2000MetresElnesvagen 19995:26.18–

3000m-short-track19987:47.591,154 pts–

3000m-short-trackIndoorGenova 19987:47.591,154 pts–

15KilometrNijmegen 200544:42–

10KilometrThe Hague 200529:45–

10MilesRoaHoek van Holland 200550:43–

mile-short-trackIndoorLA 19944:03.271,088 pts–

mile-short-track19944:03.271,088 pts–

2MilesHilversum 20048:49.47–

Progression

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2008	Semi	1:05:54	–	Mar 15, 2008	The Hague (NED)
2008	Marathon	2:22:28	–	Apr 13, 2008	Rotterdam (NED)
2007	10Kilometr	30:23	–	Jun 10, 2007	Leiden (NED)
2007	15Kilometr	47:52	–	May 12, 2007	Papendrecht (NED)
2007	Semi	1:06:57	–	Sep 9, 2007	Rotterdam (NED)
2006	3000m	8:10.35	–	Jun 10, 2006	Leiden (NED)
2006	3000mSt	8:52.08	–	Jun 18, 2006	Stadion Rošický, Praha (CZE)
2005	1500m	3:46.44	–	May 21, 2005	Tønsberg (NOR)

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What is Jim Svenøy's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Jim Svenøy's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:12.05, set on Aug 22, 1997 in Bruxelles (BEL), #142 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jim Svenøy compete in?

Jim Svenøy competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Jim Svenøy perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 1:05:54, set on Mar 15, 2008 in The Hague (NED).

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