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Kirsten Melkevik Otterbu
- Born
- May 29, 1970 (56 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Kirsten Melkevik Otterbu is a Norway middle-distance runner, born on May 29, 1970. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:28.71 in the 1500m, 8:58.74 in the 3000m, 16:01.00 in the 5000m, 32:31.45 in the 10000m and 1:10:19 in the Semi. She has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.
Personal best · Marathon2:29:12
2011 season best2:35:09Oct 30, 2011 · Frankfurt
Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:19
As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:29:12, Half Marathon 1:10:19 (#976 all-time), 2011 season best 2:35:09 (Oct 30, 2011, Frankfurt (GER)) · 56 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5000m | 16:39.52 | – | Aug 14, 2011 | Byrkjelo (NOR) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 33:44 | – | Jul 25, 2011 | Hasle (DEN) |
| 2011 | 10000m | 34:11.04 | – | Aug 12, 2011 | Norwegian Championships |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:14:10 | – | Feb 27, 2011 | Ostia (ITA) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:35:09 | – | Oct 30, 2011 | Frankfurt (GER) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 16:48.44 | – | Aug 22, 2010 | Sandnes (NOR) |
| 2010 | CrossCount | 28:08 | – | Dec 12, 2010 | 17th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Albufeira |
| 2010 | 10000m | 34:24.04 | – | Aug 20, 2010 | Norwegian Championships |