Jürgen May

Born
Jun 18, 1942 (84 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

Jürgen May is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on June 18, 1942. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:46.3h in the 800m, 3:36.4h in the 1500m, 3:53.8h in the Mile, 13:33.0h in the 5000m and 3:41.4h in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 1500 m3:36.4h
1972 season best3:46.62Mar 12, 1972 · Palais des Sports, Grenoble (FRA) (i)
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:58.2h

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.4h, Mile Short Track 3:58.2h, 1972 season best 3:46.62 (Mar 12, 1972, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (FRA) (i)) · 84 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPotsdam 1965Germany 800 m all-time list1:46.3h1,134 pts–
1500mErfurt 1965Germany 1500 m all-time list3:36.4h1,156 pts–
MileWhanganui 1965Germany Mile all-time list3:53.8h1,152 pts–
5000mStockholm 1969Germany 5000 m all-time list13:33.0h1,092 pts–
1500m-short-track19693:41.4h1,138 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorDortmund 19693:41.4h1,138 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19721500m-short-track Indoor3:46.62–Mar 12, 1972European Indoor Championships
19721500m Indoor3:46.62–Mar 12, 1972Palais des Sports, Grenoble (FRA) (i)
19725000m 13:36.4h–Jun 8, 1972Helsinki (FIN)
1971Mile 3:58.0–Sep 7, 1971–
19691500m Indoor3:41.4h–Feb 23, 1969Dortmund (GER) (i)
19691500m-short-track 3:41.4h–Feb 23, 1969–
19695000m 13:33.0h–Jul 2, 1969Stockholm (SWE)
19661500m 3:41.2h–Sep 3, 1966Budapest European Championships
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FAQ

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Jürgen May's 1500 m personal best is 3:36.4h, set on Jul 4, 1965 in Erfurt (GER).

Jürgen May competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

1972 season best: 3:46.62, set on Mar 12, 1972 in Palais des Sports, Grenoble (FRA) (i).