Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal (born 14 June 1990) is a Norwegian middle-, long-distance and steeplechase runner. She is a European Championships gold medallist in half marathon, silver medallist in 5000 metres and bronze medallist in 10,000 metres and 3000 metres steeplechase. Grøvdal is a four-time Olympian and represented Norway at the 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games.
Grøvdal won the gold medal in the half marathon and the silver medal in the 5000 metres at the 2024 European Championships, and the bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2016 European Championships and the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2018 European Championships. She has earned ten individual medals, including four golds, at the European Cross Country Championships, an unsurpassed record by a female athlete in the meet history. Grøvdal won the bronze medal in the 2000 m steeplechase at the 2007 World Youth Championships and the gold medal in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2007 European Junior Championships.
At the 2009 European Junior Championships, she won gold medals in the 5000 m and 3000 m steeplechase. She holds four Norwegian records (One mile, indoor 3000 m, 5000 m, 3000 m steeplechase) plus two bests (2000 m, 2000 m steeplechase). She has won 18 individual senior national titles.
As of Sep 16, 2026: 5000 m 14:31.07 (#56 all-time), 3000 m 8:27.02 (#62 all-time), 2025 season best 30:41.66 (Jun 11, 2025, Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)) · Last competition: Condor Executive Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Aug 24, 2025, 1:07:26 · National record (Mile) · 36 years old
European Athletics Team Championships First League
3000 Metres
2019
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25th SPAR European Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Senior Race
2018
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European Athletics Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2018
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European Athletics Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2018
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Norwegian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2017
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24th SPAR European Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Senior Race
2017
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The XXXI Olympic Games
5000 Metres
2016
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23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Senior Race
2016
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European Athletics Championships
10,000 Metres
2016
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European Athletics Championships
10,000 Metres
2016
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European Team Championships
1500 Metres
2015
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Norwegian Championships
1500 Metres
2015
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22nd SPAR European Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Senior Race
2015
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Norwegian Championships
5000 Metres
2014
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Norwegian Championships
1500 Metres
2013
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Norwegian Championships
5000 Metres
2012
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Norwegian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2010
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SPAR European Team Championships
5000 Metres
2010
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Norwegian Championships
5000 Metres
2010
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European Junior Championships
5000 Metres
2009
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Norwegian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2009
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European Junior Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2009
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Norwegian Championships
5000 Metres
2008
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Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships
2000 Metres Steeplechase
2007
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European Junior Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2007
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Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2006
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Norwegian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2006
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal's 5000 m personal best?
Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal's 5000 m personal best is 14:31.07, set on Jun 16, 2022 in Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR), #56 on the all-time list.
Which events does Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal compete in?
Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.
How did Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 30:41.66, set on Jun 11, 2025 in Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR). Last competition: Condor Executive Antrim Coast Half Marathon on Aug 24, 2025, 1:07:26.
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