Pavel Pěnkava

CzechiaCzechia
Born
Dec 26, 1944 (81 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track

Pavel Pěnkava is a Czechia middle-distance runner, born on December 26, 1944. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:48.2h in the 800m, 3:38.6h in the 1500m, 7:51.79 in the 3000m, 13:29.0h in the 5000m and 28:38.6h in the 10000m. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Czechia.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:51.79
1974 season best7:58.95Mar 10, 1974
National record7:19.6h4x800 Metres Relay
National record
Last competitionRoma European ChampionshipsSep 8, 1974 · 14:00.6h
Roma European Championships

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:51.79, 1974 season best 7:58.95 (Mar 10, 1974) · Last competition: Roma European Championships, Sep 8, 1974, 14:00.6h · National record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 81 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mBudapest 1966Czechia 800 m all-time list1:48.2h1,078 pts–
1500mMilano 1973Czechia 1500 m all-time list3:38.6h1,126 pts–
3000mIndoorGöteborg 19747:51.791,128 pts–
5000mBerlin 1974Czechia 5000 m all-time list13:29.0h1,106 pts–
10000mPraha 1975Czechia 10 000 m all-time list28:38.6h1,074 pts–
4x400mBudapest 1966Czechia 4 × 400 m all-time list3:09.3h–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19743000m-short-track Indoor7:58.95–Mar 10, 1974European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
19745000m 13:29.0–Jun 12, 1974–
19703000m-short-track Indoor8:04.6h–Mar 15, 1970European Indoor Championships
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Pavel Pěnkava's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:51.79, set on Mar 10, 1974 in Scandinavium, Göteborg (SWE) (i).

Pavel Pěnkava competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

1974 season best: 7:58.95, set on Mar 10, 1974. Last competition: Roma European Championships on Sep 8, 1974, 14:00.6h.