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Roger Gjøvaag

Roger Gjøvaag

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Birth dateSep 7, 1956
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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.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:29.00
#905 all-time
2000 Metres Short Track
5:34.55
1989 season best
42:50
Mar 19, 1989
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 23, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
CrossCount
42:50-Mar 19, 1989-17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989
Semi
1:04:44-Apr 2, 1989-Arna (NOR)
1988
3000mSt
8:40.65-Aug 13, 1988
↑
Byrkjelo (NOR)
1987
2000Metres
5:34.55-Aug 22, 1987-Sandnes (NOR)
1987
3000m
7:58.09-Jul 4, 1987-Oslo (NOR)
1987
3000mSt
8:32.77-Jul 19, 1987
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1986
3000mSt
8:29.00-Jun 27, 1986
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1985
Marathon
2:20:11-Sep 29, 1985-Berlin (GER)
1984
3000mSt
8:34.70-Jul 4, 1984
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1983
3000mSt
8:41.71-Jun 22, 1983
↑
Porsgrunn (NOR)

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:44-Apr 2Norwegian Half Marathon Ch., Arna
CrossCount
42:50-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:40.65-Aug 13Byrkjelo
3000mSt
8:46.90-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1987

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:34.55-Aug 22Sandnes
3000mSt
8:40.54-Aug 15Nesbyen
3000mSt
8:32.77-Jul 19Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
3000m
7:58.09-Jul 4Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
3000mSt
8:43.46-Jun 4Grimstad

1986

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:39.62-Aug 27Stuttgart European Championships
3000mSt
8:39.62-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
3000mSt
8:38.34-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
8:29.00-Jun 27Adraan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:11-Sep 29Berlin Marathon, Berlin

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:34.70-Jul 4Helsinki

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:42.31-Aug 20European Cup Final C1, Dublin
3000mSt
8:41.71-Jun 22Porsgrunn

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Roger Gjøvaag's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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.

Which events does Roger Gjøvaag compete in?

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

How did Roger Gjøvaag perform in 1989?

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