Karl Van Calcar

Karl Van Calcar

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jan 11, 1965 (61 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Mile

Karl Van Calcar is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 11, 1965. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:46.73 in the 1500m, 3:59.35 in the Mile, 13:40.70 in the 5000m, 8:23.95 in the 3000mSt and 14:23 in the 5Kilometre. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:23.95
#555 all-time
1996 season best8:34.91May 12, 1996 · Portland, OR
Personal best · Mile3:59.35

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:23.95 (#555 all-time), Mile 3:59.35, 1996 season best 8:34.91 (May 12, 1996, Portland, OR (USA)) · 61 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSan José 1996United States 1500 m all-time list3:46.731,018 pts–
MileOR 1988United States Mile all-time list3:59.351,083 pts–
5000mCA 1996United States 5000 m all-time list13:40.701,065 pts–
3000mStLA 1992United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:23.951,149 pts#555
5KilometreCA 199614:23–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19961500m 3:46.73–Jun 1, 1996San José (USA)
19963000mSt 8:34.91–May 12, 1996Portland, OR (USA)
19965000m 13:40.70–Apr 21, 1996Walnut, CA (USA)
19965Kilometre 14:23–Mar 31, 1996Carlsbad, CA (USA)
19953000mSt 8:26.90–May 20, 1995Portland, OR (USA)
19933000mSt 8:27.60–Jun 18, 1993Eugene, OR (USA)
19923000mSt 8:23.95–Jun 26, 1992New Orleans, LA (USA)
19903000mSt 8:28.80–Jul 14, 1990Minneapolis, MN (USA)
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Karl Van Calcar's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:23.95, set on Jun 26, 1992 in New Orleans, LA (USA), #555 on the all-time list.

Karl Van Calcar competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Mile.

1996 season best: 8:34.91, set on May 12, 1996 in Portland, OR (USA).