Matthias Merk

Matthias Merk

GermanyGermany
Born
Jan 1, 1984 (42 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Matthias Merk is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1984. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:55.99 in the 800m, 4:03.58 in the 1500m, 9:01.36 in the 3000m, 2:02.49 in the 800m-short-track and 2:02.49 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 800 m1:55.99
2021 season best1:59.06May 29, 2021 · TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt
2021 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:03.58

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:55.99, 1500 m 4:03.58, 2021 season best 1:59.06 (May 29, 2021, TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt (GER)) · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mKoblenz 2012Germany 800 m all-time list1:55.99863 pts–
1500mWittlich 2014Germany 1500 m all-time list4:03.58813 pts–
3000mSaarbrücken 2013Germany 3000 m all-time list9:01.36727 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorSaarbrücken 20132:02.49747 pts–
800m-short-track20132:02.49747 pts–
1000mBergisch Gladbach 20212:39.06691 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2021800m 1:59.06–May 29, 2021TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt (GER)
20211000m 2:39.06–Aug 26, 2021BELKAW-Arena, Bergisch Gladbach (GER)
2020800m 1:58.59–Aug 15, 2020Bungertstadion, Rehlingen (GER)
2019800m 1:59.72–Jun 8, 2019Pfungstadt (GER)
2016800m 1:56.78–May 20, 2016Karlsruhe (GER)
2014800m 1:57.19–Jun 29, 2014Rehlingen (GER)
20141500m 4:03.58–May 17, 2014Wittlich (GER)
2013800m 1:57.43–Aug 4, 2013Schifflange Meeting International, Schifflange
FAQ

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Matthias Merk's 800 m personal best is 1:55.99, set on May 23, 2012 in Koblenz (GER).

Matthias Merk competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2021 season best: 1:59.06, set on May 29, 2021 in TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt (GER).