Øystein Sylta

Øystein Sylta

NorwayNorway
Born
Mar 3, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Marathon

Øystein Sylta is a Norway middle-distance runner, born on March 3, 1978. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:53.21 in the 1500m, 8:10.57 in the 3000m, 14:04.82 in the 5000m, 29:12.09 in the 10000m and 1:04:43 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:31.52
2014 season best1:05:19Mar 29, 2014
2014 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:15:58
Last competitionIAAF World Half Marathon ChampionshipsMar 29, 2014 · 1:05:19
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:31.52, Marathon 2:15:58, 2014 season best 1:05:19 (Mar 29, 2014) · Last competition: IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Mar 29, 2014, 1:05:19 · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mOslo 20063:53.21937 pts–
3000mOslo 20088:10.57995 pts–
5000mNinove 200814:04.82984 pts–
10000mOslo 200929:12.091,024 pts–
SemiThe Hague 20091:04:431,004 pts–
MarathonFrankfurt 20112:15:581,025 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2014Semi 1:05:19–Mar 29, 2014IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2013Semi 1:06:24–Sep 21, 2013–
2013Marathon 2:17:45–Apr 14, 2013–
201210000m 30:23.77–Aug 26, 2012–
2012CrossCount 31:56–Dec 9, 201219th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Szentendre - U23 Events
2012Marathon 2:16:47–Apr 15, 2012–
20115000m 14:32.25–Aug 12, 2011–
201110000m 30:32.64–Jul 21, 2011–
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Øystein Sylta's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:31.52, set on Jul 1, 2009 in Moskva (RUS).

Øystein Sylta competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Marathon.

2014 season best: 1:05:19, set on Mar 29, 2014. Last competition: IAAF World Half Marathon Championships on Mar 29, 2014, 1:05:19.