Katarzyna Kowalska

Born
Apr 7, 1985 (41 years old)
Birthplace
Lipno, Poland
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Half Marathon
Height
1.76 m

Katarzyna Kowalska (born 7 April 1985 in Lipno) is a Polish long-distance runner who specialises in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

She represented Poland at the 2008 Olympic Games and 2012 Olympic Games and reached the final of the 2009 World Championships in Athletics. She also competed at the 2006 European Athletics Championships and the 2007, 2009, and 2013 World Championships.

Kowalska was Poland's best finisher at the 2010 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. She has won numerous medals at the under-23 level, including two golds at the European Athletics U23 Championships and a bronze at the European Cross Country Championships.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:26.93
2019 season best34:02Apr 14, 2019 · Warszawa
Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:06

As of Nov 5, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:26.93 (#160 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:06 (#860 all-time), 2019 season best 34:02 (Apr 14, 2019, Warszawa (POL)) · 41 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mGdansk 20132:09.071,006 pts–
1500mWarszawa 20084:12.661,106 pts–
3000mBydgoszcz 20119:12.401,065 pts–
5000mBydgoszcz 201115:48.881,071 pts–
10000mKędzierzyn-Koźle 200933:22.901,068 pts–
SemiPraha 20161:10:061,128 pts#860

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201910Kilometr 34:02–Apr 14, 2019Orlen Warsaw Marathon 10km
20183000mSt 9:37.91–Jun 20, 2018Goleniow (POL)
201810Kilometr 35:13–Apr 22, 2018Warszawa 10 km
20173000mSt 10:05.32–Jul 21, 2017Białystok (POL)
201710Kilometr 33:20–Apr 23, 2017Warszawa (POL)
2017Semi 1:12:01–Mar 19, 2017Lisboa (POR)
2017Marathon 2:30:24–Apr 9, 2017Paris (FRA)
20163000mSt 10:06.09–Jun 24, 2016Bydgoszcz (POL)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Katarzyna Kowalska's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:26.93, set on Aug 15, 2009 in Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER), #160 on the all-time list.

Katarzyna Kowalska competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.

2019 season best: 34:02, set on Apr 14, 2019 in Warszawa (POL).