Roger Gjøvaag

Roger Gjøvaag

NorwayNorway
Born
Sep 7, 1956 (70 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Roger Gjøvaag is a Norway long-distance runner, born on September 7, 1956. He competes primarily in the 3000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 7:58.09 in the 3000m, 1:04:44 in the Semi, 2:20:11 in the Marathon, 8:29.00 in the 3000mSt and 5:34.55 in the 2000Metres. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:29.00
#905 all-time
1989 season best42:50Mar 19, 1989
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:34.55

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:29.00 (#905 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:34.55, 1989 season best 42:50 (Mar 19, 1989) · 70 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mOslo 1987Norway 3000 m all-time list7:58.091,067 pts–
SemiArna 1989Norway Half Marathon all-time list1:04:441,004 pts–
MarathonBerlin 1985Norway Marathon all-time list2:20:11954 pts–
3000mStHengelo 1986Norway 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:29.001,127 pts#905
2000MetresSandnes 19875:34.55–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1989CrossCount 42:50–Mar 19, 198917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989Semi 1:04:44–Apr 2, 1989Arna (NOR)
19883000mSt 8:40.65–Aug 13, 1988Byrkjelo (NOR)
19872000Metres 5:34.55–Aug 22, 1987Sandnes (NOR)
19873000m 7:58.09–Jul 4, 1987Oslo (NOR)
19873000mSt 8:32.77–Jul 19, 1987Hengelo (NED)
19863000mSt 8:29.00–Jun 27, 1986Hengelo (NED)
1985Marathon 2:20:11–Sep 29, 1985Berlin (GER)
FAQ

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Roger Gjøvaag's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:29.00, set on Jun 27, 1986 in Hengelo (NED), #905 on the all-time list.

Roger Gjøvaag competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

1989 season best: 42:50, set on Mar 19, 1989.