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Karen Gydesen

Karen Gydesen

DENDENWomen
Birth dateJun 3, 1967
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Karen Gydesen is a Denmark middle-distance runner, born on June 3, 1967. She competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and 800m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 2:00.97 in the 800m, 3:40.41 in the 4x400m, 2:04.70 in the 800m-short-track, 2:07.20 in the 800m-short-track and 1:39.35 in the 4x200Metre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Denmark.

Key facts
800 m
2:00.97
#906 all-time
1998 season best
2:08.50
Jun 6, 1998 · Malmö (SWE)
Age
59 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 2:00.97 (#906 all-time), 1998 season best 2:08.50 (Jun 6, 1998, Malmö (SWE)) · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:00.97
#906 all-time
4x400m
3:40.41
800m-short-tracki
2:04.70
800m-short-track
2:07.20
4x200Metre
1:39.35

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
800m
2:08.50-Jun 6, 1998
↓
Malmö (SWE)
1996
800m
2:02.77-Jun 28, 1996
↓
Bergen (NOR)
1996
800m-short-tracki
2:04.70-Mar 8, 1996
↓
European Indoor Championships, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i)
1996
800m-short-track
2:07.20-Feb 17, 1996
↓
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1996
4x400m
3:40.41-Jun 29, 1996-Bergen (NOR)
1995
800m
2:04.41-Aug 10, 1995
↓
IAAF World Championships
1994
800m
2:00.97-Jun 29, 1994
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1992
4x200Metre
1:39.35-Aug 29, 1992-Tårnby (DEN)

1998

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:10.32-Jun 25Gävle
800m
2:09.52-Jun 21Tönsberg, Tønsberg
800m
2:08.50-Jun 6European Cup 1st League Group B, Malmö
800m
2:10.32-May 30Istanbul European Champion Clubs Cup Gr B, Istanbul

1996

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:04.16-Aug 20Tampere
800m
2:03.94-Aug 18Lahti
4x400m
3:40.41-Jun 29European Cup 1st League Group 2, Bergen
800m
2:02.77-Jun 28European Cup 1st League Group 2, Bergen
800m
2:04.61-Jun 25Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
800m
2:03.39-Jun 20Aarhus Games, Århus
800m
2:06.49-Jun 16Byrkjelo Games, Byrkjelo
800m
2:05.43-Apr 3Pietersburg Engen GP, Pietersburg
800m-short-tracki
2:04.70-Mar 8European Indoor Championships, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i)
800m-short-track
2:07.20-Feb 17Swedish Indoor Championships, Borlänge (i)

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:04.41-Aug 10IAAF World Championships
800m
2:04.41-Aug 5IAAF World Championships

1994

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.16-Aug 8Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
2:02.05-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
2:02.16-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
2:00.97-Jun 29Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x200Metre
1:39.35-Aug 29Tårnby

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Karen Gydesen's 800 m personal best?

Karen Gydesen's 800 m personal best is 2:00.97, set on Jun 29, 1994 in Helsinki (FIN), #906 on the all-time list.

Which events does Karen Gydesen compete in?

Karen Gydesen competes in the 800 m.

How did Karen Gydesen perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 2:08.50, set on Jun 6, 1998 in Malmö (SWE).