Kent Claesson

Kent Claesson

SwedenSweden
Born
Jul 29, 1971 (55 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Kent Claesson is a Sweden middle-distance runner, born on July 29, 1971. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:45.95 in the 1500m, 3:48.26 in the 1500m, 7:48.44 in the 3000m, 7:48.44 in the 3000m and 13:31.54 in the 5000m. He has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:48.44
2007 season best2:28:20Jun 9, 2007
2007 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:31.54

As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:48.44, 5000 m 13:31.54, 2007 season best 2:28:20 (Jun 9, 2007) · 55 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIndoorGöteborg 19973:45.951,076 pts–
1500m20033:48.26999 pts–
3000mIndoorKarlsruhe 19977:48.441,149 pts–
3000m19977:48.441,125 pts–
5000mHechtel 199813:31.541,097 pts–
10000mEspoo 200229:02.391,038 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2007Marathon 2:28:20–Jun 9, 2007–
2006Semi 1:07:06–May 13, 2006–
2006Marathon 2:22:23–Jun 3, 2006–
20053000m-short-track 8:22.29–Jan 29, 2005–
2005Semi 1:04:23–Mar 19, 2005–
2005Marathon 2:19:16–Jun 4, 2005–
20043000m-short-track 8:10.46–Feb 21, 2004–
20043000m 8:13.75–May 29, 2004–
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Kent Claesson's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:48.44, set on Feb 14, 1997.

Kent Claesson competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2007 season best: 2:28:20, set on Jun 9, 2007.