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Josef SCHMID

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Birth dateFeb 15, 1953
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Josef SCHMID is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on February 15, 1953. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:46.3h in the 800m, 3:40.4h in the 1500m, 1:49.8h in the 800m-short-track and 2:19.0h in the 1000m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
800 m
1:46.3h
1500 m
3:40.4h
1976 season best
1:47.11
Jul 10, 1976
1976 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 800 m 1:46.3h, 1500 m 3:40.4h, 1976 season best 1:47.11 (Jul 10, 1976) · 73 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
800m-short-track
1:50.9h-Feb 21, 1976-European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
1976
800m
1:47.11-Jul 10, 1976
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1975
800m
1:46.3h-Aug 22, 1975
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1975
1000m
2:19.0h-Aug 16, 1975--
1975
1500m
3:40.4h-Aug 13, 1975--
1974
800m
1:49.9h-Sep 8, 1974
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Roma European Championships
1973
800m
1:46.4h-Aug 29, 1973
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1973
4x4lapsRel
6:21.58-Mar 11, 1973-European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
1972
800m
1:46.3h-Aug 2, 1972
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1970
800m
1:53.5h-Sep 13, 1970
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European Junior Championships

1976

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.5HT-Aug 15Frankfurt NC, Frankfurt
800m
1:47.11-Jul 10Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m-short-track
1:49.8HT-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.9HT-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.9HT-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)

1975

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.3HT-Aug 22Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
1000m
2:19.0HT-Aug 16Kornwestheim
1500m
3:40.4HT-Aug 13Aarau

1974

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.9HT-Sep 8Roma European Championships
800m
1:48.6HT-Sep 3Roma European Championships
800m
1:49.9HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
800m
1:46.40-Jun 26Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.4HT-Aug 29Leverkusen
4x4lapsRel
6:21.58-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

1972

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.8HT-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:47.75-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:46.3HT-Aug 2Waiblingen

1970

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:53.5HT-Sep 13European Junior Championships
800m
1:53.5HT-Sep 11European Junior Championships

Honours

🥈

European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1976
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European Indoor Championships

4x4laps Relay Short Track

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Josef SCHMID's 800 m personal best?

Josef SCHMID's 800 m personal best is 1:46.3h, set on Aug 2, 1972 in Waiblingen (GER).

Which events does Josef SCHMID compete in?

Josef SCHMID competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Josef SCHMID perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 1:47.11, set on Jul 10, 1976.