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Jürgen Straub

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Jürgen Straub

GDRGDRMen
Birth dateNov 3, 1953
BirthplaceHildburghausen
Height1.82 m
Weight62 kg

Jürgen Straub is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on November 3, 1953 in Hildburghausen. Standing 1.82 m and weighing 62 kg, He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:46.0h in the 800m, 3:33.68 in the 1500m, 3:55.3h in the Mile, 7:58.5h in the 3000m and 8:19.8h in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
1500 m
3:33.68
#309 all-time
3000 m steeplechase
8:19.8h
1980 season best
3:36.59
May 24, 1980 · Dresden (GER)
1980 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
72 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 1500 m 3:33.68 (#309 all-time), 3000 m steeplechase 8:19.8h, 1980 season best 3:36.59 (May 24, 1980, Dresden (GER)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 72 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:46.0HT
#973 all-time
3:33.68
#309 all-time
3:55.3HT
7:58.5HT
8:19.8HT
3:39.1HT
4:59.6HT
5:29.4HT
8:00.6HT
2:16.92
2:21.5HT
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
1000m
2:16.92-Jul 13, 1980
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1980
1500m
3:36.59-May 24, 1980
↑
Dresden (GER)
1980
2000m
4:59.6h-Jul 5, 1980-Potsdam (GDR)
1979
800m
1:46.0h-Sep 1, 1979
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1979
1500m
3:33.68-Aug 31, 1979
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1978
800m
1:46.09-Jul 2, 1978
↑
Leipzig (GER)
1978
1500m
3:36.14-May 28, 1978
↑
Erfurt (GER)
1978
1500m-short-track
3:39.1h-Mar 14, 1978
↓
Milano (ITA) (i)
1978
3000m
7:58.5h-May 6, 1978
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1977
1500m-short-track
3:42.6h-Mar 12, 1977
↓
European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
1977
800m
1:46.4h-Jun 15, 1977
↑
Berlin (GER)
1977
1000m
2:20.9h-Feb 26, 1977
↑
Berlin (GER) (i)
1977
1000m-short-track
2:21.5h-Feb 13, 1977-Berlin (GER) (i)
1977
1500m
3:37.5h-Sep 3, 1977
↑
Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup
1977
Mile
3:55.3h-Aug 26, 1977-Berlin (GER)
1976
1500m
3:38.4h-May 16, 1976
↑
Erfurt (GER)
1976
3000m-short-track
8:00.6h-Jan 7, 1976-Berlin (GER) (i)
1976
3000m
8:00.6h-Jan 7, 1976
↑
Berlin (GER) (i)
1976
3000mSt
8:31.8h-May 20, 1976
↓
Dresden (GER)
1975
1500m-short-track
3:47.7h-Mar 8, 1975
↓
European Indoor Championships
1975
1500m
3:38.7h-Jun 28, 1975
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1975
3000mSt
8:19.8h-Jun 25, 1975
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1974
1500m
3:39.8h-Sep 28, 1974
↑
Budapest (HUN)
1974
3000mSt
8:30.32-Jul 4, 1974
↓
Leipzig (GER)
1973
1500m
3:41.6h-Sep 6, 1973
↑
Praha (TCH)
1973
2000Metres
5:29.4h-May 30, 1973
↑
Leipzig (GER)
1973
3000mSt
8:35.6h-Jul 20, 1973
↓
Dresden (GER)
1970
3000mSt
5:55.6h-Sep 11, 1970
↓
European Junior Championships
1970
2000Metres
5:55.6h-Sep 11, 1970
↑
European Junior Championships

1980

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.80-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
1500m
3:39.38-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games
1500m
3:36.95-Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
1000m
2:16.92-Jul 13Potsdam
2000m
4:59.6HT-Jul 5Potsdam
1500m
3:36.59-May 24Dresden

1979

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:35.29-Sep 6Koblenz
800m
1:46.0HT-Sep 1Potsdam
1500m
3:33.68-Aug 31Potsdam
1500m
3:46.30-Aug 25Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
1500m
3:38.4HT-Aug 10Karl Marx Stadt
1500m
3:36.27-Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino
1500m
3:37.6HT-Jun 14Halle

1978

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.88-Sep 3Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1500m
3:43.1HT-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1500m
3:38.88-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1500m
3:43.1HT-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
800m
1:46.09-Jul 2Leipzig
1500m
3:37.7HT-Jun 24Vilnius
1500m
3:37.80-Jun 15-
1500m
3:37.8HT-Jun 14Berlin
800m
1:47.01-Jun 11London
1500m
3:54.1HT-Jun 10London
1500m
3:38.90-Jun 3Stockholm
1500m
3:36.14-May 28Erfurt
3000m
7:58.5HT-May 6Potsdam
1500m-short-track
3:39.1HT-Mar 14Milano (i)
1500m-short-track
3:40.2HT-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1500m-short-track
3:40.2HT-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1500m-short-track
NT-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)

1977

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:46.86-Sep 14La Habana
1500m
3:37.5HT-Sep 3Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup
Mile
3:55.3HT-Aug 26Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
Mile
3:55.34-Aug 26-
1500m
3:38.5HT-Jul 27Leipzig
1500m
3:49.22-Jul 16European Cup Semi Final, Athina
1500m
3:38.0HT-Jul 2Dresden NC, Dresden
800m
1:47.1HT-Jun 19Halle GDR-SWE-NOR-BUL, Halle
1500m
3:39.7HT-Jun 16Berlin
800m
1:46.4HT-Jun 15Berlin
1500m-short-track
3:46.5HT-Mar 13European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
1500m-short-track
3:46.5HT-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
1500m-short-track
3:42.6HT-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
1000m
2:20.9HT-Feb 26Berlin (i)
1000m-short-track
2:21.5HT-Feb 13Berlin (i)

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.8HT-May 20Dresden Olympic Day, Dresden
1500m
3:38.4HT-May 16Erfurt
3000mSt
8:33.2HT-May 2Split
3000m-short-track
8:00.6HT-Jan 7Berlin (i)

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.7HT-Jun 28Potsdam
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Honours

🥈

The XXII Olympic Games

1500 Metres

1980
🥉

Montréal IAAF World Cup

1500 Metres

1979
7

Praha European Championships

1500 Metres

1978
7

Praha European Championships

1500 Metres

1978
🥉

European Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1978
🥇

European Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1977
🥉

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

1500 Metres

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jürgen Straub's 1500 m personal best?

Jürgen Straub's 1500 m personal best is 3:33.68, set on Aug 31, 1979 in Potsdam (GDR), #309 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jürgen Straub compete in?

Jürgen Straub competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Jürgen Straub perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 3:36.59, set on May 24, 1980 in Dresden (GER).

How many medals has Jürgen Straub won?

Jürgen Straub has won 1 Olympic Games medal.