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Roy Andersen

Roy Andersen

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Birth dateApr 2, 1955
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Roy Andersen is a Norway long-distance runner, born on April 2, 1955. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:31.43 in the 5000m, 28:15.19 in the 10000m, 1:02:42 in the Semi, 2:12:57 in the Marathon and 47:20 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Key facts
10 000 m
28:15.19
5000 m
13:31.43
1987 season best
13:39.04
Aug 5, 1987
1987 season best
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 28:15.19, 5000 m 13:31.43, 1987 season best 13:39.04 (Aug 5, 1987) · 71 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:31.43
28:15.19
1:02:42
2:12:57
47:20

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
5000m
13:39.04-Aug 5, 1987
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1986
10000m
28:24.52-May 30, 1986
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1986
CrossCount
36:43-Mar 23, 1986--
1986
Semi
1:02:42-Oct 18, 1986--
1986
Marathon
2:12:57-Jan 19, 1986--
1983
5000m
13:31.43-Jun 28, 1983
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1983
10000m
28:15.19-Jul 9, 1983
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1983
10MilesRoa
47:20-May 21, 1983--
1982
10000m
28:21.70-May 25, 1982
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1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:39.04-Aug 5Oslo

1986

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:42-Oct 18Half Marathon, Horten
Semi
1:03:03-Sep 13Oslo
10000m
28:24.52-May 30Aachen
CrossCount
36:43-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Neuchatel
Marathon
2:12:57-Jan 19Houston, TX

1983

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:03.45-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10000m
28:15.19-Jul 9Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
5000m
13:31.43-Jun 28Oslo
10MilesRoa
47:20-May 21Grand Prix of Bern, Bern

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:32.01-Sep 6Athina European Championships
10000m
28:21.70-May 25Firenze

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Roy Andersen's 10 000 m personal best?

Roy Andersen's 10 000 m personal best is 28:15.19, set on Jul 9, 1983 in Oslo (NOR).

Which events does Roy Andersen compete in?

Roy Andersen competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Roy Andersen perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 13:39.04, set on Aug 5, 1987.