Ole Jakob Høsteland Solbu

NorwayNorwayActive
Born
Aug 19, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

Ole Jakob Høsteland Solbu is a Norway sprinter, born on August 19, 2003. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 23.66 in the 200m, 47.81 in the 400m, 1:45.55 in the 800m, 3:48.12 in the 1500m and 3:19.44 in the 4x400m. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.55
2026 season best1:52.34Jul 18, 2026
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:17.08
Last competitionFolksam Grand Prix GöteborgAug 23, 2026 · DNF

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:45.55 (#664 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:17.08, 2026 season best 1:52.34 (Jul 18, 2026) · Last competition: Folksam Grand Prix Göteborg, Aug 23, 2026, DNF · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mIndoorBærum 202023.66767 pts––
400mBærum 2022Norway 400 m all-time list47.81993 pts––
800mBelfast 2024Norway 800 m all-time list1:45.551,157 pts#664–
1500mOslo 2021Norway 1500 m all-time list3:48.121,001 pts–#699
4x400mMannheim 2021Norway 4 × 400 m all-time list3:19.44––
800m-short-trackIndoorKarlstad 20231:48.121,136 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:52.34–Jul 18, 2026Bislett Distance challenge
20261500m 3:42.74–Jul 7, 2026BMC Gold Standard Races
2025400m Indoor50.59–Feb 22, 2025Norwegian Indoor Championships, Bærum Idrettspark, Rud, Bærum (i)
2025400m-short-track Indoor50.59–Feb 22, 2025Norwegian Indoor Championships, Bærum Idrettspark, Rud, Bærum (i)
2025800m 1:53.71–Aug 1, 2025Norwegian Championships, Ravnanger Idrettspark, Askoy
2024400m-short-track Indoor47.90–Feb 17, 2024Norwegian Indoor Championships, Steinkjerhallen, Steinkjer (i)
2024400m Indoor47.90–Feb 17, 2024Norwegian Indoor Championships, Steinkjerhallen, Steinkjer (i)
2024400m 48.27–Jun 27, 2024Norwegian Championships, Sandnes Stadion, Sandnes

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ole Jakob Høsteland Solbu's 800 m personal best is 1:45.55, set on May 11, 2024 in Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR), #664 on the all-time list.

Ole Jakob Høsteland Solbu competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

2026 season best: 1:52.34, set on Jul 18, 2026. Last competition: Folksam Grand Prix Göteborg on Aug 23, 2026, DNF.