Niels Kim Hjort

Birth dateJun 29, 1959

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Niels Kim Hjort is a Denmark middle-distance runner, born on June 29, 1959. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:36.01 in the 1500m, 3:58.85 in the Mile, 7:46.30 in the 3000m, 13:34.63 in the 5000m and 2:18:25 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Denmark.

Key facts

1500 m

3:36.01

#736 all-time

3000 m

7:46.30

1989 season best

45:17

Mar 19, 1989

1989 season best

Last competition

17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Mar 19, 1989 · 45:17

17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Age

67 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.01 (#736 all-time), 3000 m 7:46.30, 1989 season best 45:17 (Mar 19, 1989) · Last competition: 17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mar 19, 1989, 45:17 · 67 years old

Personal bests

3:36.01

3:58.85

7:46.30

13:34.63

2:18:25

44:19

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1989	CrossCount	45:17	-	Mar 19, 1989	↓	17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1988	CrossCount	38:48	-	Mar 26, 1988	↓	16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1987	1500m	3:42.14	-	Jul 1, 1987	↓	Århus (DEN)
1987	CrossCount	39:33	-	Mar 22, 1987	↓	15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1986	1500m	3:36.01	-	Aug 6, 1986	↓	Koblenz (GER)
1986	CrossCount	37:11.9	-	Mar 23, 1986	↓	14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1985	Marathon	2:18:25	-	Sep 29, 1985	-	Berlin (GER)
1984	3000m	7:53.86	-	Jun 9, 1984	↓	Fürth (GER)
1984	5000m	13:34.63	-	May 16, 1984	-	Koblenz (GER)
1984	CrossCount	34:03	-	Mar 25, 1984	↓	12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1984	15Kilometr	45:03	-	Apr 8, 1984	↑	Copenhagen (DEN)
1983	1500m	3:37.71	-	Jul 26, 1983	↓	Stockholm (SWE)
1983	Mile	3:58.85	-	Jul 9, 1983	-	Cwmbran (GBR)
1983	3000m	7:46.30	-	Jun 28, 1983	↓	Oslo (NOR)
1983	CrossCount	38:04	-	Mar 20, 1983	↓	11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1983	15Kilometr	44:19	-	Apr 9, 1983	↑	Helsingør (DEN)
1982	CrossCount	36:41.9	-	Mar 21, 1982	↓	10th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1982	15Kilometr	45:14	-	Mar 27, 1982	↑	Fredericia (DEN)
1981	CrossCount	37:34	-	Mar 28, 1981	↓	9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1979	CrossCount	41:23	-	Mar 25, 1979	↓	7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1977	3000m	8:44.3h	-	Aug 19, 1977	↓	European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	45:17	-	Mar 19	17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	38:48	-	Mar 26	16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:42.14	-	Jul 1	Aarhus, Århus
CrossCount	39:33	-	Mar 22	15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:45.06	-	Aug 31	Stuttgart European Championships
1500m	3:37.60	-	Aug 29	Stuttgart European Championships
1500m	3:45.06	-	Aug 26	Stuttgart European Championships
1500m	3:37.60	-	Aug 26	Stuttgart European Championships
1500m	3:37.67	-	Aug 19	-
1500m	3:36.01	-	Aug 6	Koblenz
1500m	3:37.40	-	Jun 27	-
CrossCount	37:11.9	-	Mar 23	14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:18:25	-	Sep 29	Berlin Marathon, Berlin

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	7:53.86	-	Jun 9	Fürth
5000m	13:34.63	-	May 16	Koblenz
15Kilometr	45:03	-	Apr 8	Danish 15 km Road Running Championships, Copenhagen
CrossCount	34:03	-	Mar 25	12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	4:01.31	-	Sep 1	Roma Golden Gala, Roma
1500m	3:39.75	-	Aug 13	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m	3:41.29	-	Aug 12	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m	3:39.75	-	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m	3:41.29	-	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m	3:37.71	-	Jul 26	Stockholm
Mile	3:58.85	-	Jul 10	-
Mile	3:58.85	-	Jul 9	Cwmbran
1500m	3:38.78	-	Jul 4	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000m	7:46.30	-	Jun 28	Oslo
1500m	3:40.00	-	Jun 14	Sollentuna
15Kilometr	44:19	-	Apr 9	Danish 15 km Road Running Championships, Helsingør
CrossCount	38:04	-	Mar 20	11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	45:14	-	Mar 27	Danish 15 km Road Running Championships, Fredericia
CrossCount	36:41.9	-	Mar 21	10th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	37:34	-	Mar 28	9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	41:23	-	Mar 25	7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:44.3HT	-	Aug 19	European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
3000m	8:44.3HT	-	Aug 19	European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Niels Kim Hjort's 1500 m personal best?

Niels Kim Hjort's 1500 m personal best is 3:36.01, set on Aug 6, 1986 in Koblenz (GER), #736 on the all-time list.

Which events does Niels Kim Hjort compete in?

Niels Kim Hjort competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Niels Kim Hjort perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 45:17, set on Mar 19, 1989. Last competition: 17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships on Mar 19, 1989, 45:17.

Niels Kim Hjort

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1989

1988

1987

1986

1985

1984

1983

1982

1981

1979

1977

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions