Rainer Schwarz

Rainer Schwarz

GermanyGermany
Born
Jun 5, 1959 (67 years old)
Birthplace
Munich, Germany
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Rainer Schwarz is a Germany long-distance runner, born on June 5, 1959 in Munich, Germany. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 7:54.62 in the 3000m, 13:39.53 in the 5000m, 8:11.93 in the 3000mSt and 5:28.7h in the 2000Metres. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:11.93
#137 all-time
1988 season best8:24.98Jul 5, 1988 · Stockholm
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:28.7h

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:11.93 (#137 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:28.7h, 1988 season best 8:24.98 (Jul 5, 1988, Stockholm (SWE)) · 67 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mEdinburgh 1985Germany 3000 m all-time list7:54.621,088 pts–
5000mKoblenz 1983Germany 5000 m all-time list13:39.531,069 pts–
3000mStKoblenz 1985Germany 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:11.931,204 pts#137
2000MetresEmmendingen 19865:28.7h–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19883000mSt 8:24.98–Jul 5, 1988Stockholm (SWE)
19873000mSt 8:38.39–Aug 8, 1987Schriesheim (FRG)
19862000Metres 5:28.7h–Jul 18, 1986Emmendingen (GER)
19863000mSt 8:20.90–Aug 29, 1986Stuttgart European Championships
19852000Metres 5:29.5h–Jul 19, 1985Emmendingen (GER)
19853000m 7:54.62–Jul 23, 1985Edinburgh (GBR)
19853000mSt 8:11.93–Aug 28, 1985Koblenz (GER)
19843000mSt 8:31.8h–Jul 25, 1984Koblenz (GER)
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Rainer Schwarz's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:11.93, set on Aug 28, 1985 in Koblenz (GER), #137 on the all-time list.

Rainer Schwarz competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

1988 season best: 8:24.98, set on Jul 5, 1988 in Stockholm (SWE).