Raphael Schäfer

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Raphael Schäfer

GermanyGermany
Born
Mar 6, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Raphael Schäfer is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on March 6, 1981. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:45.85 in the 1500m, 7:59.71 in the 3000m, 14:13.14 in the 5000m, 29:22.93 in the 10000m and 8:26.65 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:26.65
#726 all-time
2013 season best14:21.25May 15, 2013 · Koblenz
2013 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:35.56

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:26.65 (#726 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:35.56, 2013 season best 14:21.25 (May 15, 2013, Koblenz (GER)) · 45 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mLeverkusen 2003Germany 1500 m all-time list3:45.851,030 pts–
3000mRehlingen 2005Germany 3000 m all-time list7:59.711,058 pts–
5000mNürnberg 2008Germany 5000 m all-time list14:13.14957 pts–
10000mRehlingen 2007Germany 10 000 m all-time list29:22.931,008 pts–
3000mStRehlingen 2003Germany 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:26.651,137 pts#726
2000MetresPliezhausen 20025:35.56–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20135000m 14:21.25–May 15, 2013Koblenz (GER)
201310000m 30:45.91–Apr 20, 2013Piesbach (GER)
20095000m 14:15.58–Jul 5, 2009German Championships
20081500m 3:53.80–May 17, 2008Saarbrücken (GER)
20083000m 8:02.07–May 24, 2008Rehlingen (GER)
20085000m 14:13.14–Jul 6, 2008German Championships
200810Kilometr 29:23–Sep 13, 2008Karlsruhe (GER)
200810000m 29:25.82–May 3, 2008German 10,000m Championships
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Raphael Schäfer's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:26.65, set on Jun 9, 2003 in Rehlingen (GER), #726 on the all-time list.

Raphael Schäfer competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2013 season best: 14:21.25, set on May 15, 2013 in Koblenz (GER).