Rainer Thau

GermanyGermany
Born
Dec 2, 1962 (63 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Rainer Thau is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on December 2, 1962. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:45.8h in the 800m, 3:36.74 in the 1500m, 3:41.61 in the 1500m-short-track, 3:41.61 in the 1500m-short-track and 2:18.51 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 1500 m3:36.74
#926 all-time
1988 season best3:38.65Aug 28, 1988 · Koblenz
Personal best · 800 m1:45.8h
#889 all-time

As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.74 (#926 all-time), 800 m 1:45.8h (#889 all-time), 1988 season best 3:38.65 (Aug 28, 1988, Koblenz (GER)) · 63 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mFrankfurt 19851:45.8h1,150 pts#889
1500mKoblenz 19863:36.741,151 pts#926
1500m-short-trackIndoorKarlsruhe 19863:41.611,135 pts–
1500m-short-track19863:41.611,135 pts–
1000mWetzlar 19852:18.511,100 pts–
1000m-short-trackIndoorSindelfingen 19862:21.211,111 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1988800m 1:45.96–Jun 15, 1988Menden (GER)
19881500m 3:38.65–Aug 28, 1988Koblenz (GER)
19871500m 3:39.35–Aug 13, 1987Koblenz (GER)
1986800m 1:46.59–Jun 11, 1986Menden (GER)
19861000m-short-track 2:21.21–Jan 29, 1986–
19861000m Indoor2:21.21–Jan 29, 1986Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
19861000m-short-track Indoor2:21.21–Jan 29, 1986Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
19861500m 3:36.74–Aug 6, 1986Koblenz (GER)
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FAQ

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Rainer Thau's 1500 m personal best is 3:36.74, set on Aug 6, 1986 in Koblenz (GER), #926 on the all-time list.

Rainer Thau competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

1988 season best: 3:38.65, set on Aug 28, 1988 in Koblenz (GER).