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Ralf Pönitzsch
- Born
- Oct 20, 1957 (69 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m
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.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:23.14
1982 season best8:29.19Aug 27, 1982 · Potsdam
Personal best · 1500 m3:38.72
As of Nov 6, 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)) · 69 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2000MetresHalle 19795:31.4h–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |