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Kári Steinn Karlsson

Birth dateMay 19, 1986

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Kári Steinn Karlsson is a Iceland middle-distance runner, born on May 19, 1986. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:50.28 in the 1500m, 8:10.29 in the 3000m, 14:01.99 in the 5000m, 29:28.05 in the 10000m and 1:04:55 in the Semi. He has earned 8 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Iceland.

Key facts

Marathon

2:17:12

10 000 m

29:28.05

2024 season best

15:13.09

Mar 9, 2024 · Íþróttahöllin Kaplakrika, Hafnarfjördur (ISL) (i)

2024 season best

Last competition

Bikarkeppni FRÍ, Íþróttahöllin Kaplakrika, Hafnarfjördur (i)

Mar 9, 2024 · 15:13.09

Bikarkeppni FRÍ, Íþróttahöllin Kaplakrika, Hafnarfjördur (i)

Age

40 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Marathon 2:17:12, 10 000 m 29:28.05, 2024 season best 15:13.09 (Mar 9, 2024, Íþróttahöllin Kaplakrika, Hafnarfjördur (ISL) (i)) · Last competition: Bikarkeppni FRÍ, Íþróttahöllin Kaplakrika, Hafnarfjördur (i), Mar 9, 2024, 15:13.09 · 40 years old

Personal bests

3:50.28

8:10.29

14:01.99

29:28.05

1:04:55

2:17:12

3:53.67

5:27.62

5:27.62

8:16.74

30:18

15:13.09

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2024	5000m-short-track	15:13.09	-	Mar 9, 2024	-	Bikarkeppni FRÍ, Íþróttahöllin Kaplakrika, Hafnarfjördur (i)
2024	5000m	15:13.09	-	Mar 9, 2024	↓	Bikarkeppni FRÍ, Íþróttahöllin Kaplakrika, Hafnarfjördur (i)
2023	Marathon	2:34:27	-	Apr 16, 2023	↓	NN Marathon Rotterdam, Rotterdam
2017	Marathon	2:24:03	-	Apr 23, 2017	↓	Hamburg (GER)
2016	Semi	1:06:49	-	Mar 26, 2016	↑	IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2016	Marathon	2:24:19	-	Sep 25, 2016	↓	Montréal (CAN)
2015	Semi	1:04:55	-	Mar 29, 2015	↑	Berlin (GER)
2015	Marathon	2:21:20	-	Apr 26, 2015	↓	Hamburg (GER)
2014	1500m	3:53.67	-	Feb 1, 2014	↑	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2014	1500m-short-track	3:53.67	-	Feb 1, 2014	↑	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2014	3000m-short-track	8:16.74	-	Jan 19, 2014	↑	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2014	3000m	8:16.74	-	Jan 19, 2014	↑	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2014	5000m	14:55.02	-	Jun 21, 2014	↓	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
2014	Semi	1:05:13	-	Mar 29, 2014	↑	IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2014	Marathon	2:19:17	-	Apr 13, 2014	↓	Rotterdam (NED)
2013	5000m	14:33.41	-	May 28, 2013	↓	Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg (LUX)
2013	10000m	30:41.14	-	Jun 1, 2013	↑	Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg (LUX)
2013	Semi	1:05:37	-	Nov 17, 2013	↑	Boulogne-Billancourt (FRA)
2012	10000m	29:50.56	-	May 19, 2012	↑	København (DEN)
2012	10Kilometr	30:18	-	Jul 5, 2012	↑	Akureyrarhlaup Íslenskra verðbréfa og Átaks
2012	Semi	1:06:51	-	Jun 24, 2012	↑	Hamburg (GER)
2012	Marathon	2:18:47	-	Aug 12, 2012	↓	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2011	3000m	8:21.17	-	Jun 19, 2011	↑	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
2011	5000m	14:29.49	-	Jun 18, 2011	↓	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
2011	Semi	1:05:35	-	Aug 20, 2011	↑	Reykjavík (ISL)
2011	Marathon	2:17:12	-	Sep 25, 2011	↓	Berlin (GER)
2010	1500m	3:50.28	-	Mar 6, 2010	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2010	3000m	8:10.29	-	Apr 10, 2010	↑	Berkeley, CA (USA)
2010	5000m	14:01.99	-	Mar 26, 2010	↓	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2010	10000m	29:31.82	-	May 15, 2010	↑	Berkeley, CA (USA)
2009	3000m	8:20.10	-	Apr 18, 2009	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2009	5000m	14:06.61	-	May 2, 2009	↓	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2009	10000m	30:47.73	-	May 16, 2009	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
2008	1500m	3:51.15	-	Apr 26, 2008	↑	Berkeley, CA (USA)
2008	3000m	8:16.09	-	Jun 22, 2008	↑	Tallinn (EST)
2008	5000m	14:07.13	-	May 4, 2008	↓	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2008	10000m	29:28.05	-	Apr 5, 2008	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2007	1500m	3:54.50	-	Jan 17, 2007	↑	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2007	1500m-short-track	3:54.50	-	Jan 17, 2007	↑	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2007	3000m	8:16.82	-	Jun 27, 2007	↑	Sollentuna (SWE)
2007	3000m-short-track	8:28.39	-	Feb 11, 2007	↑	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2007	5000m	14:20.70	-	Jul 12, 2007	↓	Debrecen European U23 Championships
2007	10000m	30:30.06	-	May 27, 2007	↑	Kerava (FIN)
2007	10Kilometr	31:00	-	Aug 18, 2007	↑	Reykjavík (ISL)
2006	1500m	4:00.87	-	Aug 20, 2006	↑	Århus (DEN)
2006	3000m	8:31.67	-	Feb 18, 2006	↑	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2006	3000m-short-track	8:31.67	-	Feb 18, 2006	↑	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2006	5000m	14:30.72	-	Aug 19, 2006	↓	Århus (DEN)
2006	10000m	31:00.31	-	May 25, 2006	↑	Kopvogur (ISL)
2005	2000m	5:27.62	-	Dec 19, 2005	-	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2005	2000Metres	5:27.62	-	Dec 19, 2005	-	Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2005	5000m	14:49.71	-	Aug 27, 2005	↓	Kristiansand (NOR)
2005	10000m	31:10.1h	-	Jul 5, 2005	↑	Reykjavík (ISL)
2005	10Kilometr	31:58	-	Dec 31, 2005	↑	Road Running Race
2005	Semi	1:12:07	-	Sep 3, 2005	↑	Road Running Race
2002	10000m	33:21.18	-	Sep 2, 2002	↑	Icelandic 10,000m Championships

2024

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m-short-track	15:13.09	-	Mar 9	Bikarkeppni FRÍ, Íþróttahöllin Kaplakrika, Hafnarfjördur (i)

2023

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:34:27	-	Apr 16	NN Marathon Rotterdam, Rotterdam

2017

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:24:03	-	Apr 23	Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2016

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:24:19	-	Sep 25	Montreal Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Montréal
Marathon	2:24:41	-	Apr 24	Düsseldorf Marathon, Düsseldorf
Semi	1:06:49	-	Mar 26	IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

2015

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:21:20	-	Apr 26	Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg
Semi	1:04:55	-	Mar 29	Berlin Half Marathon, Berlin

2014

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:06:10	-	Nov 16	Boulogne-Billancourt Semi Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
Marathon	2:21:56	-	Aug 17	Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
Marathon	2:21:56	-	Aug 12	Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
3000m	8:29.63	-	Jun 22	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
5000m	14:55.02	-	Jun 21	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
3000m	8:29.63	-	Jun 21	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
Marathon	2:19:17	-	Apr 13	Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi	1:05:13	-	Mar 29	IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
3000m-short-track	8:26.34	-	Feb 2	Icelandic Indoor Championships, Reykjavík (i)
1500m-short-track	3:53.67	-	Feb 1	Icelandic Indoor Championships, Reykjavík (i)
1500m-short-track	3:55.81	-	Jan 26	Stórmót ÍR
3000m-short-track	8:16.74	-	Jan 19	Reykjavík International Games, Reykjavík (i)

2013

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:05:37	-	Nov 17	Boulogne-Billancourt Semi Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
Semi	1:07:40	-	Aug 24	Reykjavík Half Marathon, Reykjavík
10000m	30:41.14	-	Jun 1	XV Games of the Small States of Europe, Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg
5000m	14:33.41	-	May 28	XV Games of the Small States of Europe, Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg
Semi	1:09:14	-	May 18	Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg

2012

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:18:47	-	Aug 12	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
Marathon	2:18:47	-	Aug 6	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
10Kilometr	30:18	-	Jul 5	Akureyrarhlaup Íslenskra verðbréfa og Átaks
Semi	1:06:51	-	Jun 24	Hamburg Half Marathon, Hamburg
10000m	29:50.56	-	May 19	Kobenhavn Nordic 10,000m Challenge, København
Marathon	2:18:53	-	Mar 4	Treviso Marathon, Treviso

2011

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:17:12	-	Sep 25	Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Semi	1:05:35	-	Aug 20	Reykjavík Half Marathon, Reykjavík
3000m	8:21.17	-	Jun 19	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
5000m	14:29.49	-	Jun 18	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
3000m	8:21.17	-	Jun 18	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
5000m	14:51.18	-	May 1	Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

2010

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:57.90	-	Jul 11	Reykyavik Icelandic Championships, Reykjavík
1500m	3:54.81	-	Jul 10	Reykyavik Icelandic Championships, Reykjavík
3000m	8:16.58	-	Jun 20	European Athletics Team Championships Third League, Marsa Athletics Track, Marsa
3000m	8:16.58	-	Jun 19	European Athletics Team Championships Third League, Marsa Athletics Track, Marsa
5000m	14:49.53	-	Jun 19	European Athletics Team Championships Third League, Marsa Athletics Track, Marsa
10000m	30:39.35	-	May 27	Austin NCAA West Regional Championships, Austin, TX
10000m	29:31.82	-	May 15	Berkeley PAC-10 Ch., Berkeley, CA
5000m	14:19.21	-	Apr 23	Berkeley Brutus Hamilton Invitational, Berkeley, CA - Invitational Events
3000m	8:10.29	-	Apr 10	Berkeley Cal vs. Stanford Big Meet, Berkeley, CA
1500m	3:50.70	-	Apr 3	Tucson Jim Click Shootout, Tucson, AZ
5000m	14:01.99	-	Mar 26	Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m	3:50.28	-	Mar 6	Stanford Opener, Palo Alto, CA
5000m	14:03.06	-	Feb 26	Seattle MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kári Steinn Karlsson's Marathon personal best?

Kári Steinn Karlsson's Marathon personal best is 2:17:12, set on Sep 25, 2011 in Berlin (GER).

Which events does Kári Steinn Karlsson compete in?

Kári Steinn Karlsson competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Kári Steinn Karlsson perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 15:13.09, set on Mar 9, 2024 in Íþróttahöllin Kaplakrika, Hafnarfjördur (ISL) (i). Last competition: Bikarkeppni FRÍ, Íþróttahöllin Kaplakrika, Hafnarfjördur (i) on Mar 9, 2024, 15:13.09.

Kári Steinn Karlsson

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