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Ronald Weigel

Ronald Weigel

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Birth dateAug 8, 1959
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Ronald Weigel is a Germany race walker, born on August 8, 1959. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.

His personal bests include 1:19:56 in the 20kmW, 2:30:52 in the 35kmW, 3:38:17 in the 50kmW, 11:15.15 in the 3000m-short-track and 18:11.41 in the 5000m-short-track. He has earned 3 gold, 6 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:38:17
5000 Metres Short Track
18:11.41
1995 season best
2:30:52
Jun 11, 1995
1995 season best
Last competition
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Jul 26, 1996 · DNF
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Medals
Olympic Games: 2 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver
Record
National record · 20,000 Metres 1:19:18.3h
National record
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:38:17, 5000 Metres Short Track 18:11.41, 1995 season best 2:30:52 (Jun 11, 1995) · Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA, Jul 26, 1996, DNF · Olympic Games: 2 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · National record (20,000 Metres) · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:19:56
2:30:52
3:38:17
11:15.15
18:11.41
1:19:18.3HT
38:12.13
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-213
World Championships11-2
Total1315

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1995
35kmW
2:30:52-Jun 11, 1995--
1994
5000m-short-track
18:40.32-Mar 13, 1994
↑
European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
1993
5000m-short-track
19:02.73-Mar 14, 1993
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1992
5000m-short-track
18:44.74-Feb 28, 1992
↑
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)
1992
20kmW
18:44.74-Feb 29, 1992
↑
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)
1992
50kmW
3:53:45-Aug 7, 1992
↓
-
1991
5000m-short-track
19:34.86-Mar 10, 1991
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1991
20kmW
1:22:18-Aug 25, 1991
↑
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1991
50kmW
3:45:57-Apr 21, 1991
↓
-
1990
10,000Metr
39:36.41-Jun 23, 1990
↑
-
1990
20,000Metr
1:19:18.3h-May 26, 1990
↑
-
1990
50kmW
3:44:50-May 20, 1990
↓
-
1989
20kmW
1:21:36-May 1, 1989
↑
-
1988
5000m-short-track
18:11.41-Feb 13, 1988
↑
-
1988
20kmW
1:20:00-Sep 23, 1988
↑
-
1988
50kmW
3:38:56-Sep 30, 1988
↓
-
1987
5000m-short-track
18:44.97-Feb 1, 1987
↑
-
1987
20kmW
20:08.48-Feb 21, 1987
↑
European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1987
10,000Metr
39:06.09-Feb 7, 1987
↑
-
1987
50kmW
3:41:30-Sep 5, 1987
↓
IAAF World Championships
1986
3000m-short-track
11:15.15-Aug 9, 1986--
1986
10,000Metr
38:12.13-May 11, 1986
↑
-
1986
20kmW
1:20:39-Jun 11, 1986
↑
-
1986
50kmW
3:38:17-May 25, 1986
↓
-
1985
50kmW
3:47:15-Aug 10, 1985
↓
-
1984
5000m-short-track
18:53.33-Jun 9, 1984
↑
-
1984
20kmW
1:19:56-Jul 27, 1984
↑
-
1984
50kmW
3:38:31-Jul 20, 1984
↓
-
1983
20,000Metr
1:20:54.00-Mar 27, 1983
↑
-
1983
20kmW
1:21:20-Apr 17, 1983
↑
-
1983
50kmW
3:41:31-May 1, 1983
↓
-
1982
50kmW
3:44:20-May 1, 1982
↓
-
1981
50kmW
3:49:53-Jul 18, 1981
↓
-
1980
10,000Metr
38:35.50-Jan 12, 1980
↑
-
1977
10,000Metr
42:56.7h-Aug 20, 1977
↑
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
35kmW
2:30:52-Jun 11Fougéres

1993

3 performances

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:53:45-Aug 7The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
20kmW
18:44.74-Feb 29European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)
5000m-short-track
18:44.74-Feb 28European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)

1991

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:22:18-Aug 25IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
50kmW
DNF-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
20kmW
1:22:18-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
50kmW
3:47:50-Jun 2San José IAAF World Race Walking Cup, San José
50kmW
3:45:57-Apr 21Naumburg
5000m-short-track
19:34.86-Mar 10IAAF World Indoor Championships
5000m-short-track
19:48.79-Mar 9IAAF World Indoor Championships

1990

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:04:36-Aug 31Split European Championships
50kmW
4:04:36-Aug 27Split European Championships
10,000Metr
39:36.41-Jun 23Gateshead
20,000Metr
1:19:18.3HT-May 26Bergen
50kmW
3:44:50-May 20Berlin

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:21:36-May 1Naumburg

1988

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:38:56-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
20kmW
1:20:00-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
20kmW
1:20:57-Jun 24Rostock
50kmW
3:42:33-May 1Naumburg
5000m-short-track
18:11.41-Feb 13Wien (i)
5000m-short-track
18:52.55-Feb 10Torino (i)

1987

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:41:30-Sep 5IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:41:30-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:21:59-Jul 4Potsdam
20kmW
1:22:21-Jun 21Karl Marx Stadt
20kmW
1:20:40-May 29Värnamo
20kmW
1:20:52-May 16Berlin
50kmW
3:42:26-May 213th IAAF World Race Walking Cup, New York, NY
5000m-short-track
19:08.93-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
20kmW
20:08.48-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
5000m-short-track
20:08.48-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
5000m-short-track
19:09.42-Feb 14Jablonec (i)
10,000Metr
39:06.09-Feb 7Senftenberg (i)
5000m-short-track
18:44.97-Feb 1Wien (i)

1986

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
3000m-short-track
11:15.15-Aug 9Helsinki
20kmW
1:20:39-Jun 11Berlin
50kmW
3:38:17-May 25Potsdam
10,000Metr
38:12.13-May 11Potsdam

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:47:15-Aug 10Leipzig NC, Leipzig
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Honours

🥈

European Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track

1994
5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track

1993
🥉

The XXV Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1992
4

European Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track

1992
🥉

San José IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1991
🥈

The XXIV Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1988
🥈

The XXIV Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1988
🥇

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1987
🥈

IAAF World Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1987
🥇

13th IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1987
🥈

European Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track

1987
🥇

IAAF World Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1983
🥈

European Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ronald Weigel's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Ronald Weigel's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:38:17, set on May 25, 1986 in Potsdam (GDR).

Which events does Ronald Weigel compete in?

Ronald Weigel competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Ronald Weigel perform in 1995?

1995 season best: 2:30:52, set on Jun 11, 1995. Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA on Jul 26, 1996, DNF.

How many medals has Ronald Weigel won?

Ronald Weigel has won 3 Olympic Games medals and 2 World Championships medals.