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Per Svela
NORMenBirth dateMar 19, 1992
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Per Svela is a Norway middle-distance runner, born on March 19, 1992. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:44.97 in the 1500m, 7:47.86 in the 3000m, 13:18.61 in the 5000m, 28:35.79 in the 10000m and 1:02:20 in the Semi. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.
Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
7:47.86
Age
34 years old
As of Sep 18, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:47.86, 5000 m 13:18.61 (#817 all-time), 2026 season best 7:57.77 (Mar 1, 2026, Gneist Arena, Bergen (NOR) (i)) · Last competition: Norwegian Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 13:49.93 · 34 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:44.97
7:47.86
28:35.79
1:02:20
13:31
7:47.86
28:16
13:32.68
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m | 7:57.77 | - | Mar 1, 2026 | ↑ | Norwegian Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 7:57.77 | - | Mar 1, 2026 | ↑ | Norwegian Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:49.93 | - | Jul 23, 2026 | ↑ | Norwegian Championships |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 28:27 | - | Jan 11, 2026 | ↑ | 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:02:20 | - | Feb 15, 2026 | - | Hyundai Mitja Marató de Barcelona by Brooks |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:49.04 | - | Aug 3, 2025 | ↑ | Norwegian Championships, Ravnanger Idrettspark, Askoy |
| 2025 | 3000m | 7:49.69 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | ↑ | KM innendørs |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 7:49.69 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | ↑ | KM innendørs |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:22.51 | - | Aug 9, 2025 | ↑ | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track | 13:32.68 | - | Feb 21, 2025 | - | Boston University DMR Challenge |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 13:37 | - | Dec 31, 2025 | ↑ | B100 Cursa dels Nassos |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 28:35 | - | Jan 12, 2025 | ↑ | 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:44.97 | - | May 11, 2024 | ↑ | Puma Nitro Lange Laufnacht, Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe |
| 2024 | 3000m | 7:47.86 | - | Feb 23, 2024 | ↑ | World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2024, Gallur, Madrid (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track | 7:47.86 | - | Feb 23, 2024 | ↑ | World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2024, Gallur, Madrid (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:18.61 | - | Jul 12, 2024 | ↑ | Morton Games, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 28:16 | - | Nov 16, 2024 | ↑ | Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km |
| 2023 | 3000m | 7:51.26 | - | Jun 3, 2023 | ↑ | Trond Mohn Games, Fana Stadion, Bergen |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-track | 8:00.60 | - | Feb 19, 2023 | ↑ | Norwegian Indoor Championships, Bærum Idrettspark, Rud, Bærum (i) |
| 2023 | 5000m | 13:22.46 | - | May 27, 2023 | ↑ | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - National Events |
| 2023 | 5Kilometre | 13:31 | - | Nov 18, 2023 | ↑ | Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track | 7:51.15 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↑ | Sandneshallen, Sandnes (NOR) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 7:51.15 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↑ | Sandneshallen, Sandnes (NOR) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:28.66 | - | Jul 2, 2022 | ↑ | Night of Athletics |
| 2022 | 10000m | 28:35.79 | - | Apr 13, 2022 | ↑ | Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR) |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 28:39 | - | Oct 22, 2022 | ↑ | Hole (NOR) |
| 2022 | CrossCount | 32:15 | - | Dec 11, 2022 | ↑ | 28th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Piemonte-La Mandria Park |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:46.66 | - | Jul 14, 2021 | ↑ | Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 7:54.08 | - | Jun 30, 2021 | ↑ | Meeting International de la Province de Liège, Stade Naimette-Xhovémont, Liège |
| 2021 | 5000m | 13:32.97 | - | Jul 3, 2021 | ↑ | KBC Nacht van de Atletiek, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder |
| 2020 | 3000m | 7:53.87 | - | Jul 29, 2020 | ↑ | Fana Stadion, Bergen (NOR) |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 8:02.35 | - | Feb 9, 2020 | ↑ | Nordenkampen |
| 2020 | 5000m | 13:23.97 | - | Aug 14, 2020 | ↑ | Herculis |
| 2020 | 5Kilometre | 13:40 | - | May 20, 2020 | ↑ | - |
| 2020 | 10000m | 29:03.41 | - | Sep 20, 2020 | ↑ | Norwegian Championships |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:47.38 | - | Jun 6, 2019 | ↑ | Grefsen Eiendom Elite, Jessheim |
| 2019 | 3000m | 7:55.51 | - | May 15, 2019 | ↑ | Bergen (NOR) |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 7:58.07 | - | Feb 20, 2019 | ↑ | Bergen (NOR) (i) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 13:35.09 | - | May 25, 2019 | ↑ | IFAM Meeting |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 29:01 | - | Oct 19, 2019 | ↑ | Hytteplanmila |
| 2019 | CrossCount | 32:41 | - | Dec 8, 2019 | ↑ | 26th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lisboa |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:55.08 | - | Sep 4, 2018 | ↑ | Bergen (NOR) |
| 2018 | 3000m | 8:02.72 | - | Aug 22, 2018 | ↑ | Bergen (NOR) |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 8:19.62 | - | Feb 4, 2018 | ↑ | Baerum Norwegian Indoor Championships, Bærum (i) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 13:41.30 | - | Jul 21, 2018 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
| 2018 | 10000m | 29:09.03 | - | Apr 19, 2018 | ↑ | Torrance, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 3:50.07 | - | Jun 1, 2017 | ↑ | Jessheim (NOR) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 7:54.66 | - | Jun 15, 2017 | ↑ | Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline |
| 2017 | 3000m-short-track | 8:11.87 | - | Feb 5, 2017 | ↑ | Ulsteinvik (NOR) (i) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:44.19 | - | May 27, 2017 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2017 | 10Kilometr | 29:59 | - | Apr 30, 2017 | ↑ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 8:16.84 | - | Aug 31, 2016 | ↑ | Kristiansand (NOR) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 14:09.18 | - | Jul 16, 2016 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 30:18 | - | Apr 24, 2016 | ↑ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 2016 | 10000m | 30:37.17 | - | May 14, 2016 | ↑ | Alleröd (DEN) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 8:24.96 | - | Aug 29, 2015 | ↑ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 14:38.30 | - | Sep 16, 2015 | ↑ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 2015 | 10000m | 30:37.53 | - | Aug 2, 2015 | ↑ | Haugesund (NOR) |
2026
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:49.93 | - | Jul 23 | Norwegian Championships |
5000m | 13:54.92 | - | Jul 10 | Morton Games |
Semi | 1:07:06 | - | May 23 | Göteborgsvarvet, Slottsskogsvallen, Göteborg |
3000m-short-track | 7:57.77 | - | Mar 1 | Norwegian Indoor Championships |
3000m-short-track | 7:57.77 | - | Feb 27 | Norwegian Indoor Championships |
Semi | 1:02:20 | - | Feb 15 | Hyundai Mitja Marató de Barcelona by Brooks |
10Kilometr | 28:27 | - | Jan 11 | 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun |
2025
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 13:37 | - | Dec 31 | B100 Cursa dels Nassos |
5000m | 13:22.51 | - | Aug 9 | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme |
1500m | 3:49.04 | - | Aug 3 | Norwegian Championships, Ravnanger Idrettspark, Askoy |
1500m | 3:50.34 | - | Aug 2 | Norwegian Championships, Ravnanger Idrettspark, Askoy |
1500m | 3:49.04 | - | Aug 2 | Norwegian Championships, Ravnanger Idrettspark, Askoy |
5000m | 13:40.18 | - | Aug 2 | Norwegian Championships, Ravnanger Idrettspark, Askoy |
5000m | 13:40.18 | - | Aug 1 | Norwegian Championships, Ravnanger Idrettspark, Askoy |
5000m | 13:43.28 | - | Jul 19 | Night of Athletics, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder |
10Kilometr | 28:52 | - | Apr 13 | European Running Championships |
10Kilometr | 28:52 | - | Apr 12 | European Running Championships |
5000m-short-track | 13:32.68 | - | Feb 21 | Boston University DMR Challenge |
3000m-short-track | 7:49.69 | - | Feb 15 | KM innendørs |
3000m-short-track | DNF | - | Feb 7 | INIT Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe, Europahalle, Karlsruhe (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
10Kilometr | 28:35 | - | Jan 12 | 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia |
2024
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 28:16 | - | Nov 16 | Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km |
10Kilometr | 28:32 | - | Oct 19 | Hytteplanmila, Svendsrudmoen Stadion, Hole |
5000m | 13:18.61 | - | Jul 12 | Morton Games, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin |
5000m | 13:24.34 | - | Jun 29 | Norwegian Championships, Sandnes Stadion, Sandnes |
5000m | 13:24.34 | - | Jun 28 | Norwegian Championships, Sandnes Stadion, Sandnes |
5000m | 13:38.72 | - | Jun 8 | European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
5000m | 13:25.70 | - | May 30 | Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline |
3000m | 7:50.83 | - | May 22 | Trond Mohn Games, Fana Stadion, Bergen |
1500m | 3:44.97 | - | May 11 | Puma Nitro Lange Laufnacht, Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe |
5000m | 13:19.87 | - | Apr 30 | Meeting Iberoamericano Huelva 2024, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva |
3000m-short-track | 7:47.86 | - | Feb 23 | World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2024, Gallur, Madrid (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
3000m-short-track | 8:00.97 | - | Feb 10 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF |
2023
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 13:31 | - | Nov 18 | Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km |
3000m | 7:51.38 | - | Sep 8 | 22. Volksbank Trier Flutlichtmeeting |
3000m | 7:54.66 | - | Aug 11 | Norgeslekene |
5000m | 13:31.73 | - | Jul 30 | Meeting International Schifflange, Stade Jean Jacoby, Schifflange |
5000m | 13:27.04 | - | Jul 15 | Night of Athletics |
5000m | 13:42.74 | - | Jul 7 | Norwegian Championships, Friidrettsstadion, Jessheim |
5000m | 13:42.74 | - | Jul 6 | Norwegian Championships, Friidrettsstadion, Jessheim |
5000m | 13:39.75 | - | Jun 10 | Fast 5000 |
3000m | 7:51.26 | - | Jun 3 | Trond Mohn Games, Fana Stadion, Bergen |
5000m | 13:22.46 | - | May 27 | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - National Events |
5000m | 13:37.09 | - | May 18 | Sparet 5000, Olympiastadion, Stockholm |
3000m-short-track | 8:00.60 | - | Feb 19 | Norwegian Indoor Championships, Bærum Idrettspark, Rud, Bærum (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:00.60 | - | Feb 18 | Norwegian Indoor Championships, Bærum Idrettspark, Rud, Bærum (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:03.60 | - | Feb 12 | Nordic Indoor Match, Eva Lisa Holtz Arena, Karlstad (i) |
2022
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 32:15 | - | Dec 11 | 28th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Piemonte-La Mandria Park |
10Kilometr | 28:39 | - | Oct 22 | Hytteplanmila, Hole |
5000m | 13:47.45 | - | Jul 26 | Folksam GP Söderhamn, Hällåsens IP, Söderhamn |
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Honours
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2022Norwegian Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2019Norwegian Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Per Svela's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Per Svela's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:47.86, set on Feb 23, 2024 in Gallur, Madrid (ESP) (i).
Which events does Per Svela compete in?
Per Svela competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.
How did Per Svela perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 7:57.77, set on Mar 1, 2026 in Gneist Arena, Bergen (NOR) (i). Last competition: Norwegian Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 13:49.93.