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Karel Lismont
- Born
- Mar 8, 1949 (77 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · Marathon
Karel Lismont is a Belgium long-distance runner, born on March 8, 1949. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 13:31.22 in the 5000m, 27:56.75 in the 10000m, 1:03:37 in the Semi, 2:11:13 in the Marathon and 47:19 in the 10MilesRoa. He has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:56.75
1988 season best48:07May 22, 1988
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze
Personal best · Marathon2:11:13
As of Oct 29, 2026: 10 000 m 27:56.75, Marathon 2:11:13, 1988 season best 48:07 (May 22, 1988) · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · 77 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 10MilesRoa | 48:07 | – | May 22, 1988 | – |
| 1987 | 10MilesRoa | 48:04 | – | Jun 27, 1987 | – |
| 1987 | Semi | 1:03:37 | – | Oct 2, 1987 | – |
| 1987 | Marathon | 2:13:46 | – | Apr 26, 1987 | – |
| 1986 | CrossCount | 37:58.5 | – | Mar 23, 1986 | – |
| 1986 | Marathon | 2:12:12 | – | May 25, 1986 | – |
| 1984 | 10000m | 29:06.10 | – | Jul 7, 1984 | – |
| 1984 | CrossCount | 34:43 | – | Mar 25, 1984 | – |