Michael Karst

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Michael Karst

GermanyGermany
Born
Jan 28, 1952 (74 years old)
Birthplace
Mannheim, Germany
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m
Height
1.73 m
Weight
61 kg

Michael Karst (born 28 January 1952 in Mannheim) is a retired 3000 m steeplechaser from West Germany.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:14.05
#195 all-time
1980 season best8:26.98Jun 10, 1980 · Warszawa
Personal best · 3000 m7:52.45

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:14.05 (#195 all-time), 3000 m 7:52.45, 1980 season best 8:26.98 (Jun 10, 1980, Warszawa (POL)) · 74 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
MileBerlin 1975Germany Mile all-time list4:02.1h1,049 pts–
3000mKöln 1978Germany 3000 m all-time list7:52.451,101 pts–
5000mHelsinki 1975Germany 5000 m all-time list13:38.8h1,072 pts–
10000mLübeck 1976Germany 10 000 m all-time list28:51.0h1,055 pts–
3000mStStockholm 1977Germany 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:14.051,194 pts#195
2000MetresParis 19705:47.43–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19803000mSt 8:26.98–Jun 10, 1980Warszawa (POL)
1980CrossCount 38:07.7–Mar 9, 19808th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
19793000mSt 8:22.9h–Aug 17, 1979Berlin (GER)
1979CrossCount 38:43–Mar 25, 19797th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
19783000m 7:52.45–Jun 22, 1978Köln (GER)
19783000mSt 8:19.01–Sep 3, 1978Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1978CrossCount 41:15–Mar 25, 19786th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
19773000m-short-track Indoor8:02.4h–Mar 12, 1977European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
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FAQ

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Michael Karst's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:14.05, set on Jul 5, 1977 in Stockholm (SWE), #195 on the all-time list.

Michael Karst competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

1980 season best: 8:26.98, set on Jun 10, 1980 in Warszawa (POL).