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Paul Copu
- Born
- Aug 7, 1953 (73 years old)
- Birthplace
- Mera, Romania
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m
- Height
- 1.77 m
- Weight
- 68 kg
Paul Copu (born 7 August 1953) is a Romanian former middle distance runner who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.
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 steeplechase8:20.41
1983 season best8:36.79Jun 5, 1983 · Bucureşti
Personal best · 5000 m13:41.9h
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:20.41 (#383 all-time), 5000 m 13:41.9h, 1983 season best 8:36.79 (Jun 5, 1983, Bucureşti (ROU)) · 73 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorKatowice 19758:04.0h1,055 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorKatowice 19758:04.0h1,055 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 3000mSt | 8:36.79 | – | Jun 5, 1983 | Bucureşti (ROU) |
| 1982 | 3000mSt | 8:31.65 | – | Aug 1, 1982 | Bucureşti (ROU) |
| 1980 | 3000mSt | 8:44.91 | – | Jul 28, 1980 | Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS) |
| 1979 | 3000mSt | 8:23.41 | – | Jul 3, 1979 | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1979 | 5000m | 13:41.9h | – | May 27, 1979 | Pitesti (ROU) |
| 1978 | 3000mSt | 8:20.41 | – | Sep 3, 1978 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
| 1977 | 3000mSt | 8:28.8h | – | Aug 22, 1977 | Sofia (BUL) |
| 1976 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:10.6h | – | Feb 21, 1976 | European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i) |