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Kathrin Wessel
- Born
- Aug 14, 1967 (59 years old)
- Birthplace
- Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m
- Height
- 1.71 m
- Weight
- 51 kg
Kathrin Wessel (née Ullrich; born 14 August 1967) is a retired German long-distance runner who specialized in the 10,000 metres. She was the 1987 World Championship bronze medallist, the 1990 European Championship silver medallist, and won the 1989 World Cup title. She also competed at three Olympic Games (Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992, and Atlanta 1996).
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:41.79
2004 season best16:22Jun 23, 2004 · Darmstadt
Medals1World Championships: 1 bronze
Personal best · 10 000 m31:03.62
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:41.79, 10 000 m 31:03.62 (#172 all-time), 2004 season best 16:22 (Jun 23, 2004, Darmstadt (GER)) · Last competition: Berlin Marathon, Sep 26, 2004, 2:38:24 · World Championships: 1 bronze · 59 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIndoorTorino 19884:06.191,178 pts–
3000mIndoorWien 19888:41.791,191 pts–
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5Kilometre | 16:22 | – | Jun 23, 2004 | Darmstadt (GER) |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 33:51 | – | May 22, 2004 | Berlin (GER) |
| 2004 | Semi | 1:14:31 | – | Apr 3, 2004 | Berlin (GER) |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:38:24 | – | Sep 26, 2004 | Berlin Marathon |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 33:34 | – | May 24, 2003 | Berlin (GER) |
| 2003 | Marathon | 2:38:15 | – | Sep 28, 2003 | Berlin Marathon |
| 2002 | 5Kilometre | 17:03 | – | Dec 31, 2002 | Peuerbach (AUT) |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 32:47 | – | Mar 30, 2002 | Paderborn (GER) |