Lars-Olav Måkestad

NorwayNorwayActive
Born
Jun 5, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
1500 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Lars-Olav Måkestad is a Norway middle-distance runner, born on June 5, 1992. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:59.94 in the 800m, 4:00.51 in the 1500m, 4:00.28 in the 1500m, 8:33.26 in the 3000m and 14:51.24 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track4:00.28
2026 season best4:04.85Feb 27, 2026 · Gneist Arena, Bergen (NOR) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:59.08
Last competitionNorwegian ChampionshipsJul 23, 2026 · 15:21.51
Norwegian Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 4:00.28, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:59.08, 2026 season best 4:04.85 (Feb 27, 2026, Gneist Arena, Bergen (NOR) (i)) · Last competition: Norwegian Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 15:21.51 · 34 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mStrandebarm 2023Norway 800 m all-time list1:59.94762 pts––
1500mStrandebarm 2023Norway 1500 m all-time list4:00.51849 pts––
1500mIndoorBærum 20254:00.28892 pts–#955
3000mJessheim 2024Norway 3000 m all-time list8:33.26870 pts––
5000mTønsberg 2023Norway 5000 m all-time list14:51.24837 pts––
10000mAskoy 2025Norway 10 000 m all-time list31:34.74826 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m Indoor4:04.85–Feb 27, 2026Norwegian Indoor Championships
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:04.85–Feb 27, 2026Norwegian Indoor Championships
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:51.60–Mar 1, 2026Norwegian Indoor Championships
20263000m Indoor8:51.60–Mar 1, 2026Norwegian Indoor Championships
20263000m-short-track 8:59.08–Feb 1, 2026Sørvestmesterskapet
20265000m 15:21.51–Jul 23, 2026Norwegian Championships
20251500m Indoor4:00.28–Feb 22, 2025Norwegian Indoor Championships, Bærum Idrettspark, Rud, Bærum (i)
20251500m-short-track Indoor4:00.28–Feb 22, 2025Norwegian Indoor Championships, Bærum Idrettspark, Rud, Bærum (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lars-Olav Måkestad's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 4:00.28, set on Feb 22, 2025 in Bærum Idrettspark, Rud, Bærum (NOR) (i).

Lars-Olav Måkestad competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:04.85, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Gneist Arena, Bergen (NOR) (i). Last competition: Norwegian Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 15:21.51.