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Rainer Schwarz

Rainer Schwarz

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Birth dateJun 5, 1959
BirthplaceMunich, Germany
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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.

Key facts
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)
1988 season best
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 15, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
3000mSt
8:24.98-Jul 5, 1988
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1987
3000mSt
8:38.39-Aug 8, 1987
↑
Schriesheim (FRG)
1986
2000Metres
5:28.7h-Jul 18, 1986
↑
Emmendingen (GER)
1986
3000mSt
8:20.90-Aug 29, 1986
↑
Stuttgart European Championships
1985
2000Metres
5:29.5h-Jul 19, 1985
↑
Emmendingen (GER)
1985
3000m
7:54.62-Jul 23, 1985-Edinburgh (GBR)
1985
3000mSt
8:11.93-Aug 28, 1985
↑
Koblenz (GER)
1984
3000mSt
8:31.8h-Jul 25, 1984
↑
Koblenz (GER)
1983
3000mSt
8:19.64-Jul 26, 1983
↑
München (GER)
1983
5000m
13:39.53-Aug 31, 1983-Koblenz (GER)
1982
3000mSt
8:25.21-Sep 7, 1982
↑
Athina European Championships
1981
3000mSt
8:25.64-Aug 26, 1981
↑
Koblenz (GER)
1980
3000mSt
8:33.53-Aug 16, 1980
↑
Hannover (GER)

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.25-Aug 21Köln
3000mSt
8:40.72-Jul 22German Championships, Frankfurt
3000mSt
8:24.98-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
8:33.83-Jun 24Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:38.39-Aug 8Schriesheim

1986

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:20.90-Aug 29Stuttgart European Championships
3000mSt
8:25.02-Aug 27Stuttgart European Championships
3000mSt
8:25.02-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
3000mSt
8:20.90-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
3000mSt
8:25.94-Aug 15-
3000mSt
8:28.28-Aug 6-
2000Metres
5:28.7HT-Jul 18Emmendingen
3000mSt
8:22.98-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
8:29.11-Jun 19Milano ITA-FRG-HUN Match, Milano

1985

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.77-Aug 30-
3000mSt
8:11.93-Aug 28Koblenz
3000mSt
8:19.35-Aug 23Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
3000m
7:54.62-Jul 23Edinburgh
2000Metres
5:29.5HT-Jul 19Emmendingen
3000mSt
8:23.93-Jun 21-
3000mSt
8:23.93-Jun 10Essen

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.8HT-Jul 25Koblenz

1983

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:39.53-Aug 31Koblenz
3000mSt
8:32.10-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
3000mSt
8:27.71-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
DNF-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:27.71-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:19.64-Jul 26München
3000mSt
8:20.13-Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
8:29.18-Jun 25German Championships, Bremen
3000mSt
8:25.24-Jun 5Torino

1982

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:41.67-Sep 10Athina European Championships
3000mSt
8:25.21-Sep 7Athina European Championships
3000mSt
8:25.21-Sep 6Athina European Championships
3000mSt
8:41.67-Sep 6Athina European Championships
3000mSt
8:26.40-Aug 20-

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:25.64-Aug 26Koblenz
3000mSt
8:27.92-Jun 18-

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:33.53-Aug 16Hannover

Honours

7

Stuttgart European Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1986
7

Stuttgart European Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rainer Schwarz's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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.

Which events does Rainer Schwarz compete in?

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

How did Rainer Schwarz perform in 1988?

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