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Kirsten Melkevik Otterbu

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Kirsten Melkevik Otterbu

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Birth dateMay 29, 1970
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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.

Key facts
Marathon
2:29:12
Half Marathon
1:10:19
#976 all-time
2011 season best
2:35:09
Oct 30, 2011 · Frankfurt (GER)
2011 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 27, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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
2010
Semi
1:14:05-Apr 3, 2010
↓
Paderborn (GER)
2010
Marathon
2:36:22-May 2, 2010
↓
Düsseldorf (GER)
2008
3000m
8:58.74-Jun 1, 2008
↑
Bergen (NOR)
2008
5000m
16:01.56-Jun 6, 2008
↓
Oslo Bislett Games
2008
CrossCount
29:08-Dec 14, 2008
→
15th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
2008
10000m
32:31.45-May 25, 2008
↓
Roskilde (DEN)
2008
Semi
1:10:19-May 17, 2008
↓
Göteborg (SWE)
2008
Marathon
2:29:40-Oct 26, 2008
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2007
3000m
9:18.17-Jun 3, 2007
↑
Bergen (NOR)
2007
CrossCount
28:08-Dec 9, 2007
→
14th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Toro
2007
10000m
33:28.07-Sep 12, 2007
↓
Bergen (NOR)
2007
20Kilometr
1:09:15-Mar 11, 2007
↓
Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
2007
Semi
1:12:38-May 12, 2007
↓
Göteborg (SWE)
2007
Marathon
2:29:12-Oct 28, 2007
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2006
3000m
9:06.11-Jun 28, 2006
↑
Bergen (NOR)
2006
5000m
16:01.00-Oct 4, 2006
↓
Bergen (NOR)
2006
10000m
33:06.3h-Jun 21, 2006
↓
Osteröy (NOR)
2006
10Kilometr
33:45-Sep 3, 2006
↑
Knarvik (NOR)
2006
20Kilometr
1:09:37-Oct 8, 2006
↓
Debrecen IAAF World Road Running Championships
2006
Semi
1:12:37-Aug 26, 2006
↓
Kodal (NOR)
2006
Marathon
2:31:20-Oct 29, 2006
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2005
3000m
9:17.28-Jul 27, 2005
↑
Bergen (NOR)
2005
5000m
16:25.26-Jun 19, 2005
↓
Gävle (SWE)
2005
20Kilometr
1:09:05-Mar 6, 2005
↓
Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
2005
Marathon
2:33:09-Apr 24, 2005
↓
Hamburg (GER)
2004
1500m
4:28.71-Jul 28, 2004-Fana (NOR)
2004
3000m
9:31.39-Jul 11, 2004
↑
Salhus (NOR)
2004
5000m
16:33.15-Jun 30, 2004
↓
Fana (NOR)

2011

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:09-Oct 30Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
10Kilometr
34:01-Oct 23Hole Hytteplanmila, Hole
10Kilometr
34:06-Sep 4Knarvik 10 km, Knarvik
5000m
16:39.52-Aug 14Norwegian Championships, Byrkjelo
10000m
34:11.04-Aug 12Norwegian Championships
10Kilometr
34:33-Jul 29Etape Bornholm, Rönne
10Kilometr
33:44-Jul 25Etape Bornholm, Hasle
Marathon
2:39:16-Apr 17London Marathon
Semi
1:14:10-Feb 27Roma-Ostia Half Marathon, Ostia

2010

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
28:08-Dec 1217th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Albufeira
5000m
16:48.44-Aug 22Norwegian Championships, Sandnes
10000m
34:24.04-Aug 20Norwegian Championships
Marathon
2:42:24-Jul 31Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
Marathon
2:42:24-Jul 27Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
Marathon
2:36:22-May 2Düsseldorf Marathon, Düsseldorf
Semi
1:14:05-Apr 3Paderborn Osterlauf, Paderborn

2008

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
29:08-Dec 1415th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
Marathon
2:29:40-Oct 26Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:34:35-Aug 17The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:34:35-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
5000m
16:01.56-Jun 6Oslo Bislett Games
3000m
8:58.74-Jun 1Framolekene, Bergen
10000m
32:31.45-May 25Roskilde Nordic 10,000m Challenge, Roskilde
Semi
1:10:19-May 17Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg

2007

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
28:08-Dec 914th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Toro
Marathon
2:29:12-Oct 28Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
10000m
33:28.07-Sep 12Bergen
Marathon
2:41:57-Sep 2IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:41:57-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
10000m
36:11.53-Aug 10Norwegian Championships, Askim
Marathon
2:37:03-Jun 9Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm
3000m
9:18.17-Jun 3Bergen
Semi
1:12:38-May 12Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
20Kilometr
1:09:15-Mar 11Alphen aan den Rijn

2006

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:20-Oct 29Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
20Kilometr
1:09:37-Oct 8Debrecen IAAF World Road Running Championships
5000m
16:01.00-Oct 4Bergen
10Kilometr
33:45-Sep 3Knarvikmila, Knarvik
Semi
1:12:37-Aug 26Kodal Norwegian Half Marathon Championships, Kodal
Marathon
2:35:59-Aug 12Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
Marathon
2:35:59-Aug 7Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
5000m
16:19.41-Jul 30Norwegian Championships, Oslo
10000m
34:36.10-Jul 28Norwegian Championships, Oslo
3000m
9:06.11-Jun 28Bergen Karusellstevne, Bergen
10000m
33:06.3HT-Jun 21Osteröy

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:28.03-Aug 21Norwegian Championships, Bergen
Marathon
2:35:08-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:35:08-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000m
9:17.28-Jul 27Bergen
3000m
9:25.01-Jul 21Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
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Honours

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Norwegian Championships

10,000 Metres

2010
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Norwegian Championships

10,000 Metres

2007
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Norwegian Championships

5000 Metres

2006
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Norwegian Championships

10,000 Metres

2006
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kirsten Melkevik Otterbu's Marathon personal best?

Kirsten Melkevik Otterbu's Marathon personal best is 2:29:12, set on Oct 28, 2007 in Frankfurt (GER).

Which events does Kirsten Melkevik Otterbu compete in?

Kirsten Melkevik Otterbu competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Kirsten Melkevik Otterbu perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 2:35:09, set on Oct 30, 2011 in Frankfurt (GER).