Mitko Tsenov

BulgariaBulgariaActive
Born
Jun 13, 1993 (33 years old)
Birthplace
Mezdra, Bulgaria
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Mitko Tsenov (Bulgarian: Митко Ценов) (born 13 June 1993) is a Bulgarian middle-distance runner who specializes in various events He represented Bulgaria at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. As of 2014, Tsenov is the fastest Bulgarian to have ever run the 3000 metres steeplechase, breaking Mikhail Zhelev's national record on June 12, 2014.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:20.87
2026 season best1:11:16Mar 29, 2026 · Stara Zagora
National record8:20.873000 m steeplechase
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:25.12

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:20.87 (#407 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:25.12, 2026 season best 1:11:16 (Mar 29, 2026, Stara Zagora (BUL)) · Last competition: Stara Zagora Half Marathon, Mar 29, 2026, 1:11:16 · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 33 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mStara Zagora 2016Bulgaria 800 m all-time list1:50.481,013 pts–
1500m2014Bulgaria 1500 m all-time list3:42.341,076 pts–
1500mIndoorToruń 20213:42.211,127 pts–
3000mIndoorIstanbul 20147:58.261,089 pts–
3000m2015Bulgaria 3000 m all-time list8:00.001,056 pts–
5000mSofia 2019Bulgaria 5000 m all-time list14:04.23986 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:11:16–Mar 29, 2026Stara Zagora Half Marathon
20221500m Indoor3:57.41–Feb 26, 2022Bulgarian Indoor Championships, Asics Arena, Sofia (i)
20221500m-short-track Indoor3:57.41–Feb 26, 2022Bulgarian Indoor Championships, Asics Arena, Sofia (i)
20211500m-short-track Indoor3:42.21–Mar 4, 2021European Athletics Indoor Championships
20211500m Indoor3:42.21–Mar 4, 2021European Athletics Indoor Championships
20211500m-short-track 3:44.97–Jan 30, 2021–
20212000Metres 5:27.93–May 21, 2021Anhalt 2021, Paul-Greifzu-Stadion, Dessau
20213000m-short-track Indoor8:17.10–Feb 7, 2021Bulgarian Indoor Championships
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FAQ

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Mitko Tsenov's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:20.87, set on Jun 12, 2014 in Huelva (ESP), #407 on the all-time list.

Mitko Tsenov competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:11:16, set on Mar 29, 2026 in Stara Zagora (BUL). Last competition: Stara Zagora Half Marathon on Mar 29, 2026, 1:11:16.