John Halvorsen

John Halvorsen

NorwayNorway
Born
Aug 17, 1966 (60 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

John Halvorsen is a Norway long-distance runner, born on August 17, 1966. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:49.77 in the 3000m, 13:20.44 in the 5000m, 27:43.34 in the 10000m, 1:03:15 in the Semi and 13:53 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:43.34
#636 all-time
1995 season best48:54Apr 9, 1995 · Washington, DC
Personal best · 5000 m13:20.44
#948 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 27:43.34 (#636 all-time), 5000 m 13:20.44 (#948 all-time), 1995 season best 48:54 (Apr 9, 1995, Washington, DC (USA)) · 60 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mStockholm 1989Norway 3000 m all-time list7:49.771,117 pts–
5000mLondon 1989Norway 5000 m all-time list13:20.441,136 pts#948
10000mOslo 1990Norway 10 000 m all-time list27:43.341,158 pts#636
SemiToronto 1992Norway Half Marathon all-time list1:03:151,059 pts–
5KilometreFreeport 199213:53–
15KilometrOK 198943:09–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
199510MilesRoa 48:54–Apr 9, 1995Washington, DC (USA)
199410000m 29:35.26–Jul 22, 1994Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
199415Kilometr 47:18–Feb 26, 1994Tampa, FL (USA)
199310000m 28:44.77–Jul 10, 1993Oslo (NOR)
199315Kilometr 44:18–Mar 7, 1993Jacksonville, FL (USA)
199310MilesRoa 48:42–Apr 24, 1993New York, NY (USA)
1993Semi 1:04:31–Sep 4, 1993Oslo (NOR)
199320Kilometr 1:05:59–May 29, 1993Wheeling, WV (USA)
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FAQ

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John Halvorsen's 10 000 m personal best is 27:43.34, set on Jul 14, 1990 in Oslo (NOR), #636 on the all-time list.

John Halvorsen competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

1995 season best: 48:54, set on Apr 9, 1995 in Washington, DC (USA).