Katalin Szalai
- Born
- Mar 4, 1961 (65 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 1000 Metres
Katalin Szalai is a Hungary middle-distance runner, born on March 4, 1961. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 2:01.07 in the 800m, 4:03.51 in the 1500m, 8:51.50 in the 3000m, 16:05.21 in the 5000m and 9:26.49 in the 3000m-short-track. She has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.
Personal best · 1500 m4:03.51
1992 season best4:24.38Aug 14, 1992 · Budapest
National record2:36.6h1000 Metres
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:36.6h
As of Nov 12, 2026: 1500 m 4:03.51 (#376 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:36.6h, 1992 season best 4:24.38 (Aug 14, 1992, Budapest (HUN)) · National record (1000 Metres) · 65 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000m-short-trackIndoorBudapest 19829:26.491,039 pts–
3000m-short-track19829:26.491,039 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1500m | 4:24.38 | – | Aug 14, 1992 | Budapest (HUN) |
| 1991 | 1500m | 4:14.22 | – | Jun 20, 1991 | Budapest (HUN) |
| 1991 | 3000m | 9:03.06 | – | Jun 29, 1991 | Frankfurt (GER) |
| 1991 | 5000m | 16:05.21 | – | Aug 11, 1991 | Grosseto (ITA) |
| 1990 | 1500m | 4:12.22 | – | Sep 14, 1990 | Hungarian Championships |
| 1990 | 3000m | 8:58.32 | – | Aug 11, 1990 | Miskolc (HUN) |
| 1988 | 3000m | 9:44.2h | – | Jul 17, 1988 | Miskolc (HUN) |
| 1988 | 5000m | 16:10.52 | – | Aug 24, 1988 | Miskolc (HUN) |