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Ralf Pönitzsch

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Ralf Pönitzsch

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Birth dateOct 20, 1957
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Ralf Pönitzsch is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on October 20, 1957. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.72 in the 1500m, 7:54.4h in the 3000m, 13:26.88 in the 5000m, 8:23.14 in the 3000mSt and 5:31.4h in the 2000Metres. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:23.14
#518 all-time
1500 m
3:38.72
1982 season best
8:29.19
Aug 27, 1982 · Potsdam (GDR)
1982 season best
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:23.14 (#518 all-time), 1500 m 3:38.72, 1982 season best 8:29.19 (Aug 27, 1982, Potsdam (GDR)) · 68 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1982
3000mSt
8:29.19-Aug 27, 1982
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1981
3000mSt
8:23.14-Aug 16, 1981
↑
Zagreb (CRO)
1981
5000m
13:31.52-Sep 9, 1981
↑
Rieti (ITA)
1980
1500m
3:38.72-May 10, 1980-Potsdam (GDR)
1980
3000mSt
8:24.99-May 25, 1980
↑
Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1979
2000Metres
5:31.4h-Jul 19, 1979-Halle (GER)
1979
3000mSt
8:26.67-Jul 28, 1979
↑
Warszawa (POL)
1979
5000m
13:26.88-Aug 12, 1979
↑
Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1977
3000m
7:54.4h-Aug 7, 1977-Dresden (GER)
1977
3000mSt
8:26.3h-Jun 25, 1977
↑
Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1977
5000m
13:40.9h-Jul 27, 1977
↑
Leipzig (GER)
1976
3000mSt
8:29.50-Aug 19, 1976
↑
Warszawa (POL)

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.19-Aug 27Potsdam

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:31.52-Sep 9Rieti
3000mSt
8:24.13-Sep 5Roma IAAF World Cup
3000mSt
8:23.14-Aug 16European Cup Final A, Zagreb

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:56.45-Jul 26The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
3000mSt
8:24.99-May 25Karl Marx Stadt
3000mSt
8:27.82-May 17-
1500m
3:38.72-May 10Potsdam

1979

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.28-Aug 25Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
5000m
13:26.88-Aug 12Karl Marx Stadt
3000mSt
8:26.67-Jul 28Warszawa
2000Metres
5:31.4HT-Jul 19Halle

1977

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:54.4HT-Aug 7Dresden
5000m
13:40.9HT-Jul 27Leipzig
3000mSt
8:33.12-Jul 16European Cup Semi Final, Athina
3000mSt
8:36.70-Jul 1Dresden NC, Dresden
3000mSt
8:26.3HT-Jun 25Karl Marx Stadt GDR-URS-POL Int. Match, Karl Marx Stadt
3000mSt
8:31.3HT-Jun 18Halle GDR-SWE-NOR-BUL, Halle
3000mSt
8:33.6HT-Jun 15Berlin

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.50-Aug 19Warszawa
3000mSt
8:31.2HT-Aug 6Karl Marx Stadt

Honours

4

Roma IAAF World Cup

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1981
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Montréal IAAF World Cup

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ralf Pönitzsch's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Ralf Pönitzsch's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:23.14, set on Aug 16, 1981 in Zagreb (CRO), #518 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ralf Pönitzsch compete in?

Ralf Pönitzsch competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

How did Ralf Pönitzsch perform in 1982?

1982 season best: 8:29.19, set on Aug 27, 1982 in Potsdam (GDR).