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Ralf Kowalsky

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Ralf Kowalsky

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Birth dateMar 22, 1962
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Ralf Kowalsky is a Germany race walker, born on March 22, 1962. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5000m-short-track and 10,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:20:31 in the 20kmW, 18:42.66 in the 5000m-short-track and 38:54.75 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:20:31
10,000 Metres Short Track
38:54.75
1988 season best
1:20:40
May 1, 1988
1988 season best
Age
64 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:20:31, 10,000 Metres Short Track 38:54.75, 1988 season best 1:20:40 (May 1, 1988) · 64 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:20:31
18:42.66
38:54.75

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
20kmW
1:20:40-May 1, 1988
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1986
20kmW
1:20:31-May 24, 1986
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1984
5000m-short-track
18:42.66-Jun 9, 1984--
1984
10,000Metr
39:48.70-May 13, 1984
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1984
20kmW
1:20:35-Jul 20, 1984
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1983
20kmW
1:21:52-Jun 17, 1983
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1981
10,000Metr
38:54.75-Jun 24, 1981
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1980
10,000Metr
39:31.20-Jun 21, 1980
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1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:20:40-May 1Naumburg

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
20kmW
1:20:31-May 24Potsdam

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:20:35-Jul 20Berlin
5000m-short-track
18:42.66-Jun 9Berlin
10,000Metr
39:48.70-May 13Kobenhavn, København
20kmW
1:21:43-May 12Kobenhavn, København

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:25:13-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:21:52-Jun 17Karl Marx Stadt

1981

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
39:56.23-Aug 20European Junior Championships
10,000Metr
39:56.23-Aug 20European Junior Championships
10,000Metr
38:54.75-Jun 24Cottbus
10,000Metr
39:31.20-May 31Villeneuve d'Ascq

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
39:31.20-Jun 21Lille
10,000Metr
39:39.50-Jun 21Halle

Honours

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European Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

1981
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ralf Kowalsky's 20 km race walk personal best?

Ralf Kowalsky's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:20:31, set on May 24, 1986 in Potsdam (GDR).

Which events does Ralf Kowalsky compete in?

Ralf Kowalsky competes in the 20 km race walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Ralf Kowalsky perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 1:20:40, set on May 1, 1988.