Paul Thijs

Born
May 2, 1946 (80 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Paul Thijs is a Belgium long-distance runner, born on May 2, 1946. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 7:51.76 in the 3000m, 7:53.0h in the 3000m, 13:31.2h in the 5000m, 28:45.6h in the 10000m and 8:22.8h in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:22.8h
1979 season best8:30.04Aug 11, 1979 · Bruxelles
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:57.4h

As of Oct 29, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.8h, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:57.4h, 1979 season best 8:30.04 (Aug 11, 1979, Bruxelles (BEL)) · 80 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorGöteborg 19747:51.761,128 pts–
3000m19747:53.0h1,098 pts–
5000mBruxelles 197813:31.2h1,098 pts–
10000mBruxelles 197428:45.6h1,063 pts–
3000mStSittard 19788:22.8h1,154 pts–
2000mWoluwé 19735:09.4h1,042 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19793000mSt 8:30.04–Aug 11, 1979Bruxelles (BEL)
1979OneHour 20018–Sep 27, 1979Roosendaal (NED)
19783000m Indoor7:55.7h–Mar 12, 1978European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
19783000m-short-track Indoor7:55.7h–Mar 12, 1978European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
19783000m-short-track 7:57.4h–Feb 18, 1978–
19783000mSt 8:22.8h–Jun 18, 1978Sittard (NED)
19785000m 13:31.2h–Aug 18, 1978Bruxelles (BEL)
19773000m-short-track Indoor7:59.1h–Mar 12, 1977European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
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Paul Thijs's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.8h, set on Jun 18, 1978 in Sittard (NED).

Paul Thijs competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

1979 season best: 8:30.04, set on Aug 11, 1979 in Bruxelles (BEL).