Knut Børø

Birth dateSep 28, 1949

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Knut Børø is a Norway long-distance runner, born on September 28, 1949. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:49.4h in the 3000m, 13:21.8h in the 5000m, 27:56.2h in the 10000m and 8:25.8h in the 2Miles. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Key facts

10 000 m

27:56.2h

5000 m

13:21.8h

1976 season best

28:23.07

Jul 23, 1976

1976 season best

Age

76 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:56.2h, 5000 m 13:21.8h, 1976 season best 28:23.07 (Jul 23, 1976) · 76 years old

Personal bests

7:49.4HT

13:21.8HT

27:56.2HT

8:25.8HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1976	5000m	13:28.04	-	Aug 10, 1976	↑	-
1976	10000m	28:23.07	-	Jul 23, 1976	↑	-
1975	2Miles	8:25.8h	-	Jul 16, 1975	-	-
1975	5000m	13:21.8h	-	Jul 30, 1975	↑	-
1975	10000m	27:56.2h	-	Jun 24, 1975	↑	-
1974	3000m	7:49.4h	-	Jul 4, 1974	-	-
1974	5000m	13:25.78	-	Jun 26, 1974	↑	-
1974	10000m	28:14.60	-	Jul 9, 1974	↑	-
1974	CrossCount	36:34.6	-	Mar 16, 1974	-	-
1973	5000m	13:39.0h	-	Jul 24, 1973	↑	-
1973	10000m	28:43.0h	-	Aug 4, 1973	↑	-
1972	5000m	13:45.0h	-	Sep 17, 1972	↑	-

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:39.8HT	-	Aug 25	Oslo NOR-SWE, Oslo
5000m	13:42.4HT	-	Aug 13	Askim NC, Askim
5000m	13:28.04	-	Aug 10	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
10000m	28:23.07	-	Jul 23	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
5000m	13:41.2HT	-	Jun 30	Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:02.1HT	-	Aug 29	London
10000m	28:27.07	-	Aug 23	-
5000m	13:26.8HT	-	Aug 12	Göteborg
5000m	13:29.03	-	Aug 1	Hannover
5000m	13:21.8HT	-	Jul 30	Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
2Miles	8:25.8HT	-	Jul 16	Papendal
5000m	13:43.2HT	-	Jul 3	Oslo
10000m	27:56.2HT	-	Jun 24	Oslo GDR-NOR-SWE Int. Match, Oslo
2Miles	8:30.0HT	-	Jun 11	London

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:45.8HT	-	Sep 8	Roma European Championships
5000m	13:38.6HT	-	Sep 6	Roma European Championships
10000m	28:29.19	-	Sep 2	Roma European Championships
5000m	13:45.8HT	-	Sep 2	Roma European Championships
5000m	13:28.0HT	-	Aug 13	Göteborg
5000m	13:29.4	-	Jul 30	-
10000m	28:14.60	-	Jul 9	Oslo
3000m	7:49.4HT	-	Jul 4	Oslo
5000m	13:25.78	-	Jun 26	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
5000m	13:28.85	-	Jun 9	-
5000m	13:29.0HT	-	Jun 9	Stockholm
CrossCount	36:34.6	-	Mar 16	2nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Monza

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:43.0HT	-	Aug 4	European Cup Semi Final, Oslo
5000m	13:39.0HT	-	Jul 24	Oslo

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:45.0HT	-	Sep 17	Praha
5000m	14:15.8HT	-	Sep 7	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Knut Børø's 10 000 m personal best?

Knut Børø's 10 000 m personal best is 27:56.2h, set on Jun 24, 1975 in Oslo (NOR).

Which events does Knut Børø compete in?

Knut Børø competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Knut Børø perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 28:23.07, set on Jul 23, 1976.

Knut Børø

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1976

1975

1974

1973

1972

Honours

Frequently asked questions