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Johan Swärdh

Johan Swärdh

SWESWEMen
Birth dateOct 9, 1972
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Johan Swärdh is a Sweden middle-distance runner, born on October 9, 1972. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:53.13 in the 1500m, 8:05.23 in the 3000m, 14:15.09 in the 5000m, 8:39.98 in the 3000mSt and 5:41.77 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:39.98
3000 Metres Short Track
8:05.23
1999 season best
8:49.02
Sep 5, 1999
1999 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:39.98, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:05.23, 1999 season best 8:49.02 (Sep 5, 1999) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
1500m
3:53.13-Jul 30, 1999
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1999
2000Metres
5:41.77-Jul 9, 1999--
1999
3000mSt
8:49.02-Sep 5, 1999
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1998
1000m
2:30.8h-May 29, 1998--
1998
1500m
4:01.12-Jun 29, 1998
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1998
3000m
8:19.28-Aug 8, 1998--
1998
3000mSt
8:54.20-Jul 25, 1998
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1997
3000m-short-track
8:05.23-Feb 15, 1997--
1997
3000mSt
8:39.98-May 27, 1997
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1997
5000m-short-track
14:15.09-Feb 20, 1997--
1997
CrossCount
30:35-Feb 9, 1997
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1996
3000mSt
8:46.02-Aug 10, 1996
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1996
CrossCount
35:09-Dec 15, 1996
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3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
1991
3000mSt
9:05.17-Aug 10, 1991
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European Junior Championships
1991
CrossCount
27:11-Mar 24, 1991
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1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:49.02-Sep 5Göteborg Finnkampen, Göteborg
3000mSt
8:51.22-Sep 1Alingsas
3000mSt
8:54.98-Aug 7Swedish Championships, Malmö
1500m
3:53.13-Jul 30Stockholm National, Stockholm
2000Metres
5:41.77-Jul 9Helsingborg

1998

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:19.28-Aug 8Växjö Folksam GP Final, Växjö
3000m
8:28.53-Aug 3Malmö Jubileumsgalan 1998, Malmö
3000mSt
8:54.20-Jul 25Swedish Championships, Stockholm
1500m
4:01.12-Jun 29Sundsvall
1000m
2:30.8HT-May 29Kvarnsveden

1997

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:39.98-May 27Enskede
5000m-short-track
14:15.09-Feb 20Stockholm DN Games, Stockholm (i)
3000m-short-track
8:05.23-Feb 15Swedish Indoor Championships, Malmö (i)
CrossCount
30:35-Feb 921st ALMOND BLOSSOM CROSS COUNTRY, Albufeira

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
35:09-Dec 153rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
3000mSt
8:46.02-Aug 10Swedish Championships, Karlskrona

1991

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:05.17-Aug 10European Junior Championships
3000mSt
9:05.17-Aug 8European Junior Championships
CrossCount
27:11-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Antwerpen

Honours

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Swedish Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Johan Swärdh's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Johan Swärdh's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:39.98, set on May 27, 1997 in Enskede (SWE).

Which events does Johan Swärdh compete in?

Johan Swärdh competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Johan Swärdh perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 8:49.02, set on Sep 5, 1999.