Stephane Franke

Stephane Franke

Born
Feb 12, 1964 (62 years old)
Birthplace
Versailles, France
Events
5000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track
Height
1.78 m
Weight
58 kg

Stephane Franke is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Stephane Franke established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Stephane Franke's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in Stephane Franke's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Stephane Franke against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Stephane Franke's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Stephane Franke's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Stephane Franke's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Personal best · 5000 m13:03.76
2000 season best12:06Mar 18, 2000
National record1:13:57.6h25,000 Metres
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:42.05

As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 m 13:03.76 (#231 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:42.05, 2000 season best 12:06 (Mar 18, 2000) · Last competition: Lisboa European 10,000m Challenge, Apr 1, 2000, 28:58.04 · National record (25,000 Metres) · 62 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mLeverkusen 19983:38.881,122 pts–
3000mKöln 19957:39.781,178 pts–
5000mZürich 199513:03.761,196 pts#231
10000mGöteborg 199527:48.881,149 pts#805
MarathonLondon 19972:11:261,105 pts–
3000mStCA 19968:40.1h1,079 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000CrossCount 12:06–Mar 18, 200028th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
200010000m 28:58.04–Apr 1, 2000Lisboa European 10,000m Challenge
199910Kilometr 30:12–May 2, 1999Cleveland, OH (USA)
199910MilesRoa 47:43–Sep 19, 1999Portsmouth (GBR)
199925,000Metr 1:13:57.6h–Mar 30, 1999Walnut, CA (USA)
199930,000Metr 1:33:35.6h–Mar 30, 1999Walnut, CA (USA)
1999Marathon 2:16:59–Sep 26, 1999Berlin Marathon
19981500m 3:38.88–Aug 9, 1998Leverkusen (GER)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Stephane Franke's 5000 m personal best is 13:03.76, set on Aug 16, 1995 in Zürich (SUI), #231 on the all-time list.

Stephane Franke competes in the 5000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2000 season best: 12:06, set on Mar 18, 2000. Last competition: Lisboa European 10,000m Challenge on Apr 1, 2000, 28:58.04.