Richard Bäckström

SwedenSwedenActive
Born
May 5, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

Richard Bäckström is a Sweden long-distance runner, born on May 5, 1981. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 15:18.07 in the 5000m, 32:32.06 in the 10000m, 1:08:37 in the Semi, 2:26:41 in the Marathon and 32:16 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:37
2026 season best31:31Oct 17, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:26:41
Last competitionJönköping 10K/5KOct 17, 2026 · 31:31
Jönköping 10K/5K

As of Nov 15, 2026: Half Marathon 1:08:37, Marathon 2:26:41, 2026 season best 31:31 (Oct 17, 2026) · Last competition: Jönköping 10K/5K, Oct 17, 2026, 31:31 · 45 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mGöteborg 2023Sweden 5000 m all-time list15:18.07757 pts–
10000mBorås 2021Sweden 10 000 m all-time list32:32.06752 pts–
SemiKøbenhavn 2022Sweden Half Marathon all-time list1:08:37865 pts–
MarathonStockholm 2023Sweden Marathon all-time list2:26:41849 pts–
10KilometrAnderstorp 202132:16–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 31:31–Oct 17, 2026Jönköping 10K/5K
2026Marathon 2:31:41–May 30, 2026adidas Stockholm Marathon
2025Semi 1:11:51–Sep 14, 2025Copenhagen Half Marathon
2025Marathon 2:27:53–Mar 16, 2025Zurich Marató Barcelona
20235000m 15:18.07–Jul 16, 2023Bannister Summer Games
2023Semi 1:10:20–Sep 17, 2023Copenhagen Half Marathon, København
2023Marathon 2:26:41–Oct 29, 2023Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
2022Semi 1:08:37–Sep 18, 2022Copenhagen Half Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Richard Bäckström's Half Marathon personal best is 1:08:37, set on Sep 18, 2022 in København (DEN).

Richard Bäckström competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2026 season best: 31:31, set on Oct 17, 2026. Last competition: Jönköping 10K/5K on Oct 17, 2026, 31:31.