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Pavel Pěnkava

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Birth dateDec 26, 1944
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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.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
7:51.79
1974 season best
7:58.95
Mar 10, 1974
1974 season best
Last competition
Roma European Championships
Sep 2, 1974 · 13:38.8h
Roma European Championships
Record
National record · 4x800 Metres Relay 7:19.6h
National record
Age
81 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:51.79, 1974 season best 7:58.95 (Mar 10, 1974) · Last competition: Roma European Championships, Sep 2, 1974, 13:38.8h · National record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 81 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1974
3000m-short-track
7:58.95-Mar 10, 1974
↓
European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
1974
5000m
13:29.0-Jun 12, 1974--
1970
3000m-short-track
8:04.6h-Mar 15, 1970
↓
European Indoor Championships

1974

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:38.8HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
5000m
14:00.6HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
5000m
13:29.0-Jun 12-
3000m-short-track
7:58.95-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
3000m-short-track
7:58.95-Mar 9European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
3000m-short-track
7:51.79-Mar 9European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)

1971

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:55.2HT-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships

1970

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:04.6HT-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
8:04.6HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships

1969

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.7HT-Sep 16Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina

1966

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:09.3HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships
800m
1:49.8HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships

Honours

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European Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

1974
7

Athina European Championships

1500 Metres

1969
7

Budapest European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1966
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pavel Pěnkava's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Pavel Pěnkava's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:51.79, set on Mar 10, 1974 in Scandinavium, Göteborg (SWE) (i).

Which events does Pavel Pěnkava compete in?

Pavel Pěnkava competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Pavel Pěnkava perform in 1974?

1974 season best: 7:58.95, set on Mar 10, 1974. Last competition: Roma European Championships on Sep 2, 1974, 13:38.8h.