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Michel BERNARD

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Michel BERNARD

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Birth dateDec 31, 1931
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Michel BERNARD is a France middle-distance runner, born on December 31, 1931. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.7h in the 1500m, 3:58.2h in the Mile, 7:53.8h in the 3000m, 13:40.0h in the 5000m and 29:24.6h in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing France.

Key facts
1500 m
3:38.7h
Mile
3:58.2h
1971 season best
13:40.0h
Jun 26, 1971
Last competition
Helsinki European Championships
Aug 12, 1971 · 14:02.2h
Helsinki European Championships
Age
94 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 1500 m 3:38.7h, Mile 3:58.2h, 1971 season best 13:40.0h (Jun 26, 1971) · Last competition: Helsinki European Championships, Aug 12, 1971, 14:02.2h · 94 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:38.7HT
Mile
3:58.2HT
3000m
7:53.8HT
13:40.0HT
29:24.6HT
2000m
5:03.8HT
4x1500Metr
15:04.2HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1971
5000m
13:40.0h-Jun 26, 1971
↓
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1966
3000m
7:53.8h-Jun 1, 1966--
1964
1500m
3:39.7h-Oct 19, 1964
↑
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1963
1500m
3:38.7h-Jul 28, 1963
↑
-
1963
Mile
3:58.2h-Jul 8, 1963--
1963
2000m
5:03.8h-Aug 1, 1963
↑
-
1963
5000m
13:53.4h-Sep 21, 1963
↓
-
1963
10000m
29:24.6h-Sep 21, 1963--
1962
2000m
5:18.4h-Jun 14, 1962
↑
-
1962
5000m
14:03.8h-Sep 15, 1962
↓
Beograd European Championships
1961
4x1500Metr
15:04.2h-Jun 28, 1961--
1960
1500m
3:41.5h-Sep 6, 1960
↑
-
1960
5000m
14:04.2h-Sep 2, 1960
↓
-
1958
5000m
14:05.8h-Aug 23, 1958
↓
Stockholm European Championships

1971

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:02.2HT-Aug 12Helsinki European Championships
5000m
13:40.0HT-Jun 26Colombes

1966

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:53.8HT-Jun 1St-Maur

1964

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.2HT-Oct 21The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
1500m
3:39.7HT-Oct 19The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
1500m
3:43.4HT-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

1963

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:53.4HT-Sep 21Colombes
10000m
29:24.6HT-Sep 21Colombes
2000m
5:03.8HT-Aug 1Cambrai
1500m
3:38.7HT-Jul 28Colombes
Mile
3:58.2HT-Jul 8Cambrai

1962

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:03.8HT-Sep 15Beograd European Championships
5000m
14:15.6HT-Sep 13Beograd European Championships
2000m
5:18.4HT-Jun 14Paris International Meeting, Paris

1961

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x1500Metr
15:04.2HT-Jun 28Versailles

1960

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.5HT-Sep 6The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
1500m
3:42.2HT-Sep 3The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
5000m
14:04.2HT-Sep 2The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
5000m
14:04.6HT-Aug 31The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

1958

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:18.4HT-Aug 23Stockholm European Championships
5000m
14:05.8HT-Aug 23Stockholm European Championships
5000m
14:05.8HT-Aug 19Stockholm European Championships

Honours

7

The XVIII Olympic Games

1500 Metres

1964
5

Beograd European Championships

5000 Metres

1962
7

The XVII Olympic Games

1500 Metres

1960
7

The XVII Olympic Games

5000 Metres

1960
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michel BERNARD's 1500 m personal best?

Michel BERNARD's 1500 m personal best is 3:38.7h, set on Jul 28, 1963 in Colombes (FRA).

Which events does Michel BERNARD compete in?

Michel BERNARD competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did Michel BERNARD perform in 1971?

1971 season best: 13:40.0h, set on Jun 26, 1971. Last competition: Helsinki European Championships on Aug 12, 1971, 14:02.2h.