Simon Debognies

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Simon Debognies

BelgiumBelgiumActive
Born
Jul 16, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 10 Kilometres Road

Simon Debognies is a Belgium middle-distance runner, born on July 16, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:54.99 in the 800m, 3:41.53 in the 1500m, 7:46.24 in the 3000m, 13:23.58 in the 5000m and 27:48.40 in the 10000m. He has earned 4 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:48.40
#784 all-time
2026 season best27:54.06May 23, 2026 · Centro Sportivo A. Montagna, La Spezia
2026 season best
Area record2:02:37Road Relay
Area record
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road27:48

As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:48.40 (#784 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 27:48, 2026 season best 27:54.06 (May 23, 2026, Centro Sportivo A. Montagna, La Spezia (ITA)) · Last competition: European 10,000m Cup, May 23, 2026, 27:54.06 · Area record (Road Relay) · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mErtvelde 20141:54.99889 pts––
1500mNijmegen 20173:41.531,086 pts––
3000mLahti 20217:46.241,138 pts–#712
5000mNinove 202113:23.581,125 pts––
10000mPacé 202527:48.401,150 pts#784#52
SemiGentbrugge 20251:01:021,145 pts#914#692

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:15.79–May 17, 2026Super League Interclub M+V
202610Kilometr 27:51–Jan 11, 202610K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun
202610000m 27:54.06–May 23, 2026European 10,000m Cup
2026Semi 1:02:32–Jan 25, 2026Medio Maraton Sevilla
20255000m 13:47.55–May 18, 2025Super League - Intercercles TC Mixtes, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
2025CrossCount 22:40–Nov 30, 2025Belgian Cross Country Championships, Sportpark Joris Verhaegen, Hulshout - XC 7.82km
202510000m 27:48.40–May 24, 2025European 10,000m Cup
202510Kilometr 27:59–Feb 9, 2025Groet uit Schoorl Run
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FAQ

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Simon Debognies's 10 000 m personal best is 27:48.40, set on May 24, 2025 in Stade Complexe Sportif Jean-Paul Chasseboeuf, Pacé (FRA), #784 on the all-time list.

Simon Debognies competes in the 10 000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 27:54.06, set on May 23, 2026 in Centro Sportivo A. Montagna, La Spezia (ITA). Last competition: European 10,000m Cup on May 23, 2026, 27:54.06.