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Michael Heist

Michael Heist

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Birth dateMay 2, 1965
BirthplaceDarmstadt, Germany
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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.

Key facts
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)
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 25, 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

PB

Personal bests

3:49.37
8:22.85
#500 all-time
2000m
5:09.71
2000Metres
5:28.91

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1993
1500m
3:49.37-Aug 1, 1993-Köln (GER)
1993
3000mSt
8:35.71-Jun 13, 1993
↓
Jena (GER)
1992
3000mSt
8:33.74-Jun 7, 1992
↓
Duisburg (GER)
1991
3000mSt
8:33.80-May 18, 1991
↓
Bensheim (GER)
1990
3000mSt
8:24.97-Aug 28, 1990
↓
Split European Championships
1989
2000m
5:09.71-Jul 26, 1989-Ingolstadt (GER)
1989
3000mSt
8:28.52-Aug 13, 1989
↓
Hamburg (GER)
1988
3000mSt
8:22.85-Aug 19, 1988
↓
Bruxelles (BEL)
1987
2000Metres
5:28.91-May 16, 1987
↑
Berlin (GER)
1987
3000mSt
8:30.60-Jun 4, 1987
↓
Grudziadz (POL)
1986
3000mSt
8:30.46-Aug 6, 1986
↓
Koblenz (GER)
1983
3000mSt
5:50.41-Aug 25, 1983
↓
European Junior Championships, Rudolf Tonn Stadion, Schwechat
1983
2000Metres
5:50.41-Aug 25, 1983
↑
European Junior Championships, Rudolf Tonn Stadion, Schwechat

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:49.37-Aug 1Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
3000mSt
8:35.71-Jun 13Jena

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:33.74-Jun 7Duisburg

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:33.80-May 18Bensheim

1990

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:24.97-Aug 28Split European Championships
3000mSt
8:24.97-Aug 27Split European Championships
3000mSt
8:28.37-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
3000mSt
8:34.78-Aug 12German Championships, Düsseldorf
3000mSt
8:36.81-Jul 12Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
3000mSt
8:28.96-Jul 6Wattenscheid
3000mSt
8:36.36-Jun 24Dijon

1989

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:28.60-Aug 23-
3000mSt
8:28.52-Aug 13Hamburg
3000mSt
8:33.51-Jul 30Rhede
2000m
5:09.71-Jul 26Ingolstadt
3000mSt
8:36.32-Jun 29Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:42.74-Jun 24Birmingham Int. Match, Birmingham

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.17-Sep 2Essen
3000mSt
8:38.92-Aug 28Koblenz
3000mSt
8:22.85-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:39.54-Aug 14Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
3000mSt
8:38.78-Jul 24German Championships, Frankfurt

1987

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:38.80-Sep 3IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:38.80-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:38.76-Jun 28European Cup Final A, Praha
3000mSt
8:37.77-Jun 18Lüdenscheid
3000mSt
8:30.60-Jun 4Grudziadz
2000Metres
5:28.91-May 16Berlin

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:30.46-Aug 6Koblenz

1983

2 performances

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michael Heist's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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.

Which events does Michael Heist compete in?

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

How did Michael Heist perform in 1993?

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