Michael Heist

Michael Heist

GermanyGermany
Born
May 2, 1965 (61 years old)
Birthplace
Darmstadt, Germany
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Michael Heist is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on May 2, 1965 in Darmstadt, Germany. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000mSt and 2000m.

His personal bests include 3:49.37 in the 1500m, 8:22.85 in the 3000mSt, 5:09.71 in the 2000m and 5:28.91 in the 2000Metres. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:22.85
#500 all-time
1993 season best8:35.71Jun 13, 1993 · Jena
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:28.91

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.85 (#500 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:28.91, 1993 season best 8:35.71 (Jun 13, 1993, Jena (GER)) · 61 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKöln 1993Germany 1500 m all-time list3:49.37985 pts–
3000mStBruxelles 1988Germany 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:22.851,154 pts#500
2000mIngolstadt 19895:09.711,039 pts–
2000MetresBerlin 19875:28.91–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19931500m 3:49.37–Aug 1, 1993Köln (GER)
19933000mSt 8:35.71–Jun 13, 1993Jena (GER)
19923000mSt 8:33.74–Jun 7, 1992Duisburg (GER)
19913000mSt 8:33.80–May 18, 1991Bensheim (GER)
19903000mSt 8:24.97–Aug 28, 1990Split European Championships
19892000m 5:09.71–Jul 26, 1989Ingolstadt (GER)
19893000mSt 8:28.52–Aug 13, 1989Hamburg (GER)
19883000mSt 8:22.85–Aug 19, 1988Bruxelles (BEL)
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Michael Heist's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.85, set on Aug 19, 1988 in Bruxelles (BEL), #500 on the all-time list.

Michael Heist competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

1993 season best: 8:35.71, set on Jun 13, 1993 in Jena (GER).