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Virgil Monel Sabou

Virgil Monel Sabou

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Birth dateFeb 5, 1979
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Virgil Monel Sabou is a Romania middle-distance runner, born on February 5, 1979. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 4:15.27 in the 1500m, 1:07:47 in the Semi, 2:28:11 in the Marathon, 8:54.06 in the 3000mSt and 4:15.27 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Romania.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:54.06
2009 season best
1:11:53
Nov 29, 2009
2009 season best
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:54.06, 2009 season best 1:11:53 (Nov 29, 2009) · 47 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:15.27
1:07:47
2:28:11
8:54.06
1500m-short-track
4:15.27
20Kilometr
1:04:23

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
Semi
1:11:53-Nov 29, 2009
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2009
Marathon
2:28:14-Oct 18, 2009
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2008
Marathon
2:28:11-Oct 12, 2008
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2006
1500m-short-track
4:15.27-Feb 18, 2006--
2006
3000mSt
9:15.96-May 28, 2006
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2006
20Kilometr
1:04:23-Aug 12, 2006--
2004
3000mSt
9:01.58-Aug 8, 2004
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2004
Semi
1:07:47-Sep 19, 2004
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2003
3000mSt
8:58.57-Jun 7, 2003
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1999
3000mSt
8:54.06-May 29, 1999
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1998
3000mSt
9:01.30-Jul 11, 1998
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1998
CrossCount
26:01-Mar 22, 1998
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26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
1997
3000mSt
9:10.06-Jul 25, 1997
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European Junior Championships
1997
CrossCount
17:03-Dec 14, 1997
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4th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:53-Nov 29Benidorm Half Marathon, Benidorm
Marathon
2:28:14-Oct 18Bucuresti Marathon, Bucureşti - Romanian Marathon Ch.

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:11-Oct 12Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Marathon
2:30:34-Mar 30Târgu Jiu Romanian Marathon Championships, Târgu Jiu

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:04:23-Aug 12Turnu-Severein Romanian 20 km Championships, Turnu-Severein
3000mSt
9:23.93-Jun 10Bucureşti Romanian International Championships, Bucureşti
3000mSt
9:15.96-May 28Bucureşti National GP, Bucureşti
1500m-short-track
4:15.27-Feb 18Romanian Indoor Championships, Bucureşti (i)

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:47-Sep 19Karlsruhe Baden Half Marathon, Karlsruhe
3000mSt
9:01.58-Aug 8Romanian Championships, Bucureşti

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:59.98-Aug 10Romanian Championships, Bucureşti
3000mSt
9:15.69-Jul 13Thiva Balkan Championships, Thiva
3000mSt
8:58.57-Jun 7Bucureşti International Championships, Bucureşti

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:54.06-May 29Bucharest International, Bucureşti

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:01.30-Jul 11Istanbul Balkan Junior Games, Istanbul
CrossCount
26:01-Mar 2226th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
17:03-Dec 144th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras
3000mSt
9:10.06-Jul 25European Junior Championships
3000mSt
9:10.06-Jul 24European Junior Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Virgil Monel Sabou's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Virgil Monel Sabou's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:54.06, set on May 29, 1999 in Bucureşti (ROU).

Which events does Virgil Monel Sabou compete in?

Virgil Monel Sabou competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Virgil Monel Sabou perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 1:11:53, set on Nov 29, 2009.