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Johnny Kroon

Johnny Kroon

SWESWEMen
Birth dateJan 6, 1960
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Johnny Kroon is a Sweden middle-distance runner, born on January 6, 1960. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.58 in the 800m, 3:36.49 in the 1500m, 3:55.17 in the Mile, 8:19.24 in the 3000m and 3:41.26 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Key facts
1500 m
3:36.49
#863 all-time
Mile
3:55.17
1987 season best
3:46.68
Jun 30, 1987 · Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1987 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships
Sep 3, 1987 · 3:49.06
IAAF World Championships
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.49 (#863 all-time), Mile 3:55.17, 1987 season best 3:46.68 (Jun 30, 1987, Stuttgart (GER) (i)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Sep 3, 1987, 3:49.06 · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
800m
1:47.58-Jun 24, 1987
↑
Västerås (SWE)
1987
1500m-short-track
3:41.26-Feb 1, 1987
↑
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1987
1500m
3:46.68-Jun 30, 1987
↑
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1986
1500m
3:39.39-Jul 28, 1986
↑
Gävle (SWE)
1986
Mile
3:55.17-Aug 15, 1986-Berlin (GER)
1986
2000m
5:05.35-Sep 5, 1986-Bruxelles (BEL)
1985
1500m
3:36.49-Jun 27, 1985
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1985
1500m-short-track
3:41.40-Mar 2, 1985
↑
European Indoor Championships
1984
800m
1:47.85-Aug 25, 1984
↑
Växjö (SWE)
1984
1500m
3:40.10-Jul 2, 1984
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1982
1500m
3:39.54-Aug 2, 1982
↑
Göteborg (SWE)
1981
1000m
2:19.58-Jul 11, 1981-Oslo (NOR)
1979
1500m
3:53.56-Aug 16, 1979
↑
European Junior Championships
1979
3000m
8:19.24-Aug 19, 1979-European Junior Championships

1987

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:49.06-Sep 3IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:49.06-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:46.68-Jun 30Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m
3:51.32-Jun 27European Cup Final B, Göteborg
800m
1:47.58-Jun 24Västeras, Västerås
1500m-short-track
3:54.14-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1500m-short-track
3:54.14-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1500m-short-track
3:49.99-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1500m-short-track
3:41.26-Feb 1Stuttgart (i)

1986

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000m
5:05.35-Sep 5Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
1500m
3:42.61-Aug 31Stuttgart European Championships
1500m
3:41.22-Aug 29Stuttgart European Championships
1500m
3:41.22-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
1500m
3:42.61-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
Mile
3:55.17-Aug 15Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
1500m
3:39.39-Jul 28Gävle

1985

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:37.19-Jul 27-
1500m
3:36.49-Jun 27Oslo
1500m-short-track
3:45.91-Mar 3European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:41.40-Mar 2European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:45.91-Mar 2European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:44.48-Jan 31Wien (i)

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.85-Aug 25Växjö
1500m
3:40.10-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:42.75-Sep 9Athina European Championships
1500m
3:42.75-Sep 6Athina European Championships
1500m
3:39.54-Aug 2Göteborg

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:19.58-Jul 11Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo

1979

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:19.24-Aug 19European Junior Championships
3000m
8:22.38-Aug 17European Junior Championships
3000m
8:22.38-Aug 16European Junior Championships
3000m
8:19.24-Aug 16European Junior Championships
1500m
3:53.56-Aug 16European Junior Championships

Honours

7

Stuttgart European Championships

1500 Metres

1986
7

Stuttgart European Championships

1500 Metres

1986
8

European Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1985
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Johnny Kroon's 1500 m personal best?

Johnny Kroon's 1500 m personal best is 3:36.49, set on Jun 27, 1985 in Oslo (NOR), #863 on the all-time list.

Which events does Johnny Kroon compete in?

Johnny Kroon competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did Johnny Kroon perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 3:46.68, set on Jun 30, 1987 in Stuttgart (GER) (i). Last competition: IAAF World Championships on Sep 3, 1987, 3:49.06.