Loa Olafsson

Loa Olafsson

Born
Jan 29, 1958 (68 years old)
Events
3000 m · 10 000 m

Loa Olafsson is a Denmark middle-distance runner, born on January 29, 1958. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:10.7h in the 1500m, 4:30.2h in the Mile, 8:42.3h in the 3000m, 15:08.8h in the 5000m and 31:45.4h in the 10000m. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Denmark.

Personal best · 3000 m8:42.3h
1978 season best9:12.0hAug 29, 1978 · Oslo
National record8:42.3h3000 m
Personal best · 10 000 m31:45.4h

As of Oct 22, 2026: 3000 m 8:42.3h, 10 000 m 31:45.4h, 1978 season best 9:12.0h (Aug 29, 1978, Oslo (NOR)) · Last competition: Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha, Sep 1, 1978, 9:12.0h · National record (3000 m) · 68 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSittard 19784:10.7h1,121 pts–
MileCopenhagen 19784:30.2h1,118 pts–
3000mOslo 19788:42.3h1,166 pts–
5000mRundforbi 197815:08.8h1,147 pts–
10000mCopenhagen 197831:45.4h1,153 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19783000m 9:12.0h–Aug 29, 1978Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
19781500m 4:10.7h–Jun 17, 1978Sittard (NED)
1978Mile 4:30.2h–May 25, 1978Østerbro, Copenhagen (DEN)
19785000m 15:08.8h–May 30, 1978Rundforbi (DEN)
1978CrossCount 18:01–Mar 25, 19786th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
197810000m 31:45.4h–Apr 6, 1978Østerbro, Copenhagen (DEN)
197810Kilometr 32:33–Feb 25, 1978Road Running Competition, København - U23 Events
19771500m 4:12.2h–Jun 21, 1977København (DEN)
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FAQ

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Loa Olafsson's 3000 m personal best is 8:42.3h, set on Jun 27, 1978 in Oslo (NOR).

Loa Olafsson competes in the 3000 m and 10 000 m.

1978 season best: 9:12.0h, set on Aug 29, 1978 in Oslo (NOR). Last competition: Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha on Sep 1, 1978, 9:12.0h.