József Kovács

József Kovács

HungaryHungary
Born
Jun 5, 1967 (59 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 000 m

József Kovács is a Hungary middle-distance runner, born on June 5, 1967. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:51.26 in the 1500m, 8:18.11 in the 3000m, 8:07.70 in the 3000m, 14:02.44 in the 5000m and 28:58.1h in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.

Personal best · Marathon2:13:30
1997 season best14:24.26Jul 20, 1997
Personal best · 10 000 m28:58.1h

As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:13:30, 10 000 m 28:58.1h, 1997 season best 14:24.26 (Jul 20, 1997) · 59 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mBudapest 19873:51.26961 pts–
3000m19948:18.11953 pts–
3000mIndoorBudapest 19878:07.701,033 pts–
5000mBudapest 199314:02.44992 pts–
10000mHachioji 199528:58.1h1,045 pts–
SemiNyíregyháza 19941:04:371,008 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19975000m 14:24.26–Jul 20, 1997–
199510000m 28:58.1h–Nov 26, 1995–
1995Marathon 2:18:50–Apr 8, 1995–
19941500m 3:53.94–Jun 3, 1994–
19943000m 8:18.11–May 8, 1994–
19945000m 14:05.54–Jun 5, 1994–
199410000m 29:33.23–May 14, 1994–
1994CrossCount 30:19–Dec 10, 19941st European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
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József Kovács's Marathon personal best is 2:13:30, set on Mar 14, 1987 in Szeged (HUN).

József Kovács competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

1997 season best: 14:24.26, set on Jul 20, 1997.