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Vid Botolin
SloveniaActive- Born
- Aug 15, 2002 (24 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m
Vid Botolin is a Slovenia middle-distance runner, born on August 15, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:52.63 in the 800m, 3:43.66 in the 1500m, 4:01.99 in the Mile, 7:56.46 in the 3000m and 13:39.30 in the 5000m. He has earned 15 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Slovenia.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:10.10
2026 season best8:12.10Mar 1, 2026 · Olimpijski center, Novo Mesto (SLO) (i)
National record13:525 Kilometres Road
Personal best · 5000 m13:39.30
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:10.10, 5000 m 13:39.30, 2026 season best 8:12.10 (Mar 1, 2026, Olimpijski center, Novo Mesto (SLO) (i)) · Last competition: Ljubljana Generali Halfmarathon & Garmin 10 km, Oct 17, 2026, 28:34 · National record (5 Kilometres Road) · 24 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:44.01 | – | May 3, 2026 | ESET WMD-Night, Centro di Atletica, Busto Arsizio |
| 2026 | Mile | 4:00.06 | – | Sep 5, 2026 | The Monument Mile Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m | 7:51.53 | – | Aug 23, 2026 | Folksam Grand Prix Göteborg |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:12.10 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | Slovenian Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:39.96 | – | May 30, 2026 | British Milers Club Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 13:41 | – | Sep 19, 2026 | World Athletics Road Running Championships |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 28:34 | – | Oct 17, 2026 | Ljubljana Generali Halfmarathon & Garmin 10 km |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:54.82 | – | Aug 30, 2025 | The Monument Mile Classic |