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Mindaugas Pukštas
LTUMenBirth dateJun 23, 1978
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Mindaugas Pukštas is a Lithuania middle-distance runner, born on June 23, 1978. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:50.27 in the 1500m, 7:59.06 in the 3000m, 13:45.10 in the 5000m, 28:35.64 in the 10000m and 1:04:11 in the Semi. He has earned 9 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Lithuania.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:45.10
3000 m steeplechase
8:35.95
Age
48 years old
As of Sep 22, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:45.10, 3000 m steeplechase 8:35.95, 2011 season best 2:31:34 (May 1, 2011) · National record (2000 Metres Short Track) · 48 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:31:34 | - | May 1, 2011 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | 3000mSt | 9:15.69 | - | Jul 10, 2010 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | 10000m | 32:21.54 | - | Jul 9, 2010 | ↓ | - |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:27:32 | - | Jan 18, 2009 | ↓ | - |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:06:33 | - | May 3, 2008 | ↓ | - |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 30:08 | - | Jan 14, 2007 | ↓ | - |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:07:24 | - | Feb 9, 2007 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | 3000m | 8:19.34 | - | Mar 25, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | 3000m-short-track | 8:21.38 | - | Feb 4, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | 3000mSt | 8:35.95 | - | Jul 1, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | 5000m | 14:08.92 | - | Jun 17, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 29:52 | - | May 21, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | 10MilesRoa | 48:30 | - | Oct 22, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:04:11 | - | Jan 15, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | Marathon | 2:12:52 | - | Nov 5, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | 3000m | 8:06.35 | - | Jan 29, 2005 | ↑ | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2005 | 3000mSt | 8:53.84 | - | Jul 9, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | 5000m | 13:52.78 | - | Jan 29, 2005 | ↑ | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 29:28 | - | May 22, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | 10000m | 30:35.53 | - | Jul 8, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | 10MilesRoa | 49:21 | - | Apr 3, 2005 | ↑ | - |
| 2005 | Marathon | 2:18:25 | - | Oct 15, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | 10MilesRoa | 49:21 | - | Apr 4, 2004 | ↑ | - |
| 2004 | Semi | 1:05:48 | - | Jan 18, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:14:59 | - | Feb 15, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | 1500m | 3:58.29 | - | Aug 1, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | 3000m | 7:59.06 | - | Jan 25, 2003 | ↑ | - |
| 2003 | 3000m-short-track | 8:00.13 | - | Mar 15, 2003 | ↑ | - |
| 2003 | 3000mSt | 8:49.87 | - | Apr 4, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | 5000m-short-track | 13:45.10 | - | Feb 15, 2003 | - | - |
| 2003 | 5000m | 13:45.54 | - | Apr 17, 2003 | ↑ | - |
| 2003 | 10000m | 28:35.64 | - | Mar 28, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 2000Metres | 5:18.41 | - | Jan 26, 2002 | ↑ | - |
| 2002 | 3000m-short-track | 8:03.21 | - | Mar 2, 2002 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i) |
| 2002 | 3000mSt | 8:50.87 | - | Jun 14, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 30:01 | - | Apr 14, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | 1500m-short-track | 3:51.89 | - | Feb 10, 2001 | ↑ | - |
| 2001 | 2000Metres | 5:14.58 | - | Feb 3, 2001 | ↑ | - |
| 2001 | 3000m-short-track | 8:20.28 | - | Feb 11, 2001 | ↑ | - |
| 2001 | 3000mSt | 8:43.40 | - | Jul 4, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | 5000m | 13:55.32 | - | Jun 19, 2001 | ↑ | - |
| 2000 | 1500m | 3:50.27 | - | Jun 27, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | 3000m | 8:09.75 | - | Feb 20, 2000 | ↑ | - |
| 2000 | 3000mSt | 9:00.33 | - | Jul 9, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | 5000m | 14:47.9h | - | Aug 4, 2000 | ↑ | - |
| 2000 | 10000m | 30:20.66 | - | Aug 3, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 1999 | 3000mSt | 8:51.48 | - | Jul 2, 1999 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | 1500m-short-track | 3:55.73 | - | Feb 14, 1998 | ↑ | - |
| 1998 | 3000m | 8:20.68 | - | Jun 13, 1998 | ↑ | - |
| 1998 | 3000m-short-track | 8:25.60 | - | Feb 15, 1998 | ↑ | - |
| 1997 | 3000mSt | 9:07.61 | - | Jul 25, 1997 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
| 1997 | CrossCount | 29:19 | - | Mar 23, 1997 | - | 25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino |
| 1996 | 2000Metres | 5:45.80 | - | Jun 8, 1996 | ↑ | - |
| 1996 | 3000m | 8:33.33 | - | Jun 29, 1996 | ↑ | - |
| 1995 | 2000Metres | 5:56.64 | - | Jul 12, 1995 | ↑ | - |
2011
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:31:34 | - | May 1 | Oklahoma City Marathon, Oklahoma City, OK |
2010
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:15.69 | - | Jul 10 | Lithuanian Championships, Kaunas |
10000m | 32:21.54 | - | Jul 9 | Lithuanian Championships, Kaunas |
2009
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:27:32 | - | Jan 18 | Houston Marathon, Houston, TX |
2008
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:07:12 | - | Oct 5 | San José Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San José |
Semi | 1:06:33 | - | May 3 | Indianapolis Half Marathon, Indianapolis, IN |
2007
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:07:24 | - | Feb 9 | Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah |
10Kilometr | 30:08 | - | Jan 14 | Lahore 10 km, Lahore |
2006
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:12:52 | - | Nov 5 | Istanbul Eurasia Marathon, Istanbul |
10MilesRoa | 48:30 | - | Oct 22 | Portsmouth Great South Run, Portsmouth |
3000mSt | 8:35.95 | - | Jul 1 | Kaunas EAA Permit Meeting, Kaunas |
3000m | 8:24.97 | - | Jun 18 | European Cup Second League Gr. B, Novi Sad |
5000m | 14:08.92 | - | Jun 17 | European Cup Second League Gr. B, Novi Sad |
10Kilometr | 29:52 | - | May 21 | Cleveland 10 km, Cleveland, OH |
10MilesRoa | 49:20 | - | Apr 2 | Washington Cherry Blosom, Washington, DC |
3000m | 8:19.34 | - | Mar 25 | Tulsa Invitational, Tulsa, OK |
Marathon | 2:13:43 | - | Feb 19 | Austin Marathon, Austin, TX |
3000m-short-track | 8:21.38 | - | Feb 4 | Norman J.D. Martin Invitational, Norman, OK (i) |
Semi | 1:04:11 | - | Jan 15 | Houston Half Marathon, Houston, TX |
2005
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:18:25 | - | Oct 15 | Baltimore Marathon, Baltimore, MD |
3000mSt | 8:55.86 | - | Jul 28 | Tartu Baltic Match, Tartu |
5000m | 14:50.07 | - | Jul 28 | Tartu Baltic Match, Tartu |
3000mSt | 8:53.84 | - | Jul 9 | Lithuanian Championships, Kaunas |
10000m | 30:35.53 | - | Jul 8 | Lithuanian Championships, Kaunas |
10Kilometr | 29:28 | - | May 22 | Manchester BUPA Great Run, Manchester |
10Kilometr | 29:37 | - | May 8 | Edinburgh BUPA Great Caledonian Run, Edinburgh |
10MilesRoa | 49:21 | - | Apr 3 | Washington Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run, Washington, DC |
3000m | 8:06.35 | - | Jan 29 | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
5000m | 13:52.78 | - | Jan 29 | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
2004
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:22:52 | - | Oct 9 | Hartford Marathon, Hartford, CT |
Marathon | 2:33:02 | - | Aug 29 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
Marathon | 2:33:02 | - | Aug 18 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
Semi | 1:08:24 | - | Aug 1 | Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon, Chicago, IL |
Semi | 1:06:36 | - | May 8 | Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini Marathon, Indianapolis, IN |
Marathon | 2:18:57 | - | Apr 24 | Salt Lake City Marathon, Salt Lake City, UT |
10MilesRoa | 49:21 | - | Apr 4 | Washington Cherry Blossom 10 Miles, Washington, DC |
Marathon | 2:14:59 | - | Feb 15 | Austin Marathon, Austin, TX |
Semi | 1:05:48 | - | Jan 18 | Hamilton International Half Marathon, Hamilton |
2003
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:37.78 | - | Aug 10 | Kaunas LTU-EST-LAT Int. Match, Kaunas |
1500m | 3:58.29 | - | Aug 1 | Lithuanian Championships, Kaunas |
10000m | 29:12.02 | - | Jun 12 | Sacramento NCAA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
3000mSt | 8:50.60 | - | May 16 | El Paso WAC Ch., El Paso, TX |
5000m | 13:45.54 | - | Apr 17 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA |
3000mSt | 8:49.87 | - | Apr 4 | Austin Texas Relays Univ/Coll, Austin, TX |
10000m | 28:35.64 | - | Mar 28 | Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
3000m-short-track | 8:00.13 | - | Mar 15 | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
5000m-short-track | 13:56.97 | - | Mar 14 | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:18.37 | - | Mar 1 | Nampa WAC Indoor Championships, Nampa, ID (i) |
5000m-short-track | 14:27.18 | - | Feb 28 | Nampa WAC Indoor Championships, Nampa, ID (i) |
5000m-short-track | 13:45.10 | - | Feb 15 | Fayetteville Tyson Foods Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
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Honours
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2005Lithuanian Championships
10,000 Metres
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2005Lithuanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2002European Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2002Lithuanian Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2002Lithuanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2001Panevezys Lithuanian Indoor Championships
1500 Metres Short Track
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2001Lithuanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2001Panevezys Lithuanian Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2000Lithuanian Championships
5000 Metres
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2000Lithuanian Championships
10,000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Mindaugas Pukštas's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Mindaugas Pukštas's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:45.10, set on Feb 15, 2003 in Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).
Which events does Mindaugas Pukštas compete in?
Mindaugas Pukštas competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.
How did Mindaugas Pukštas perform in 2011?
2011 season best: 2:31:34, set on May 1, 2011.