Thomas Giessing

Birth dateMar 19, 1961

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Thomas Giessing is a Germany sprinter, born on March 19, 1961. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 400mH.

His personal bests include 46.00 in the 400m, 1:45.73 in the 800m, 50.8h in the 400mH, 3:00.51 in the 4x400m and 33.61 in the 300m. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts

800 m

1:45.73

#747 all-time

600 Metres Short Track

1:17.52

1988 season best

1:46.71

Aug 15, 1988 · Linz (AUT)

1988 season best

Age

65 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:45.73 (#747 all-time), 600 Metres Short Track 1:17.52, 1988 season best 1:46.71 (Aug 15, 1988, Linz (AUT)) · 65 years old

Personal bests

46.00

1:45.73

50.8HT

3:00.51

33.61

1:03.51

1:03.51

1:17.52

1:17.52

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1988	800m	1:46.71	-	Aug 15, 1988	↓	Linz (AUT)
1987	500m-short-track	1:03.51	-	Jan 30, 1987	-	Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1987	500Metres	1:03.51	-	Jan 30, 1987	-	Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1987	800m	1:46.29	-	Aug 16, 1987	↓	Köln (GER)
1986	600m-short-track	1:17.52	-	Jan 31, 1986	-	Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1986	600m	1:17.52	-	Jan 31, 1986	-	Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1986	800m	1:45.73	-	Aug 6, 1986	↓	Koblenz (GER)
1984	300m	33.61	-	Jul 30, 1984	-	San Diego, CA (USA)
1984	400m	46.21	-	Jul 20, 1984	→	München (GER)
1984	4x400m	3:03.33	-	Aug 10, 1984	↑	Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983	400m	46.00	-	Jun 24, 1983	→	Bremen (GER)
1982	400m	46.21	-	Jul 27, 1982	→	Hengelo (NED)
1982	400mH	50.8h	-	Sep 21, 1982	-	Koblenz (GER)
1982	4x400m	3:00.51	-	Sep 11, 1982	↑	Athina European Championships
1979	4x400m	3:06.73	-	Aug 19, 1979	↑	European Junior Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:46.71	-	Aug 15	Linz
800m	1:48.14	-	Aug 12	Budapest
800m	1:47.52	-	Jul 24	German Championships, Frankfurt
800m	1:47.55	-	Jul 1	Rhede
800m	1:47.52	-	Jun 28	Leverkusen
800m	1:47.98	-	May 23	Rehlingen

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:46.29	-	Aug 16	Köln Weltklasse, Köln
800m	1:46.82	-	Jul 19	Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
800m	1:47.64	-	Jul 3	Rhede
500m-short-track	1:03.51	-	Jan 30	Sindelfingen (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:46.97	-	Sep 2	Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
800m	1:48.03	-	Aug 31	Stuttgart European Championships
800m	1:48.03	-	Aug 26	Stuttgart European Championships
800m	1:45.73	-	Aug 6	Koblenz
600m-short-track	1:17.52	-	Jan 31	Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x400m	3:03.33	-	Aug 10	The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
300m	33.61	-	Jul 30	San Diego, CA
400m	46.21	-	Jul 20	München

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	46.32	-	Aug 24	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
400m	46.43	-	Jul 22	Beograd
400m	46.04	-	Jul 18	Athina
400m	46.00	-	Jun 24	German Championships, Bremen
400m	46.30	-	Jun 4	Torino

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	50.8HT	-	Sep 21	Koblenz
4x400m	3:00.51	-	Sep 11	Athina European Championships
400m	48.70	-	Sep 9	Athina European Championships
400m	46.43	-	Sep 8	Athina European Championships
400m	46.41	-	Sep 7	Athina European Championships
400m	46.21	-	Jul 27	Hengelo
400m	46.31	-	Jun 11	Frankfurt

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x400m	3:06.73	-	Aug 19	European Junior Championships
4x400m	3:12.14	-	Aug 18	European Junior Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Thomas Giessing's 800 m personal best?

Thomas Giessing's 800 m personal best is 1:45.73, set on Aug 6, 1986 in Koblenz (GER), #747 on the all-time list.

Which events does Thomas Giessing compete in?

Thomas Giessing competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres Short Track.

How did Thomas Giessing perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 1:46.71, set on Aug 15, 1988 in Linz (AUT).

Thomas Giessing

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1988

1987

1986

1984

1983

1982

1979

Honours

Frequently asked questions