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Volker Welzel

Volker Welzel

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Birth dateSep 23, 1961
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Volker Welzel is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on September 23, 1961. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:39.56 in the 1500m, 7:51.77 in the 3000m, 13:40.50 in the 5000m, 8:35.0h in the 3000mSt and 3:45.39 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
1500 m
3:39.56
3000 Metres Short Track
7:54.76
1990 season best
45:31
Dec 31, 1990
1990 season best
Age
64 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1500 m 3:39.56, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:54.76, 1990 season best 45:31 (Dec 31, 1990) · 64 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
15Kilometr
45:31-Dec 31, 1990--
1988
3000m
7:58.00-Aug 21, 1988
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1988
3000mSt
8:35.0h-Jul 30, 1988--
1987
1500m-short-track
3:45.39-Jan 28, 1987--
1987
3000m-short-track
7:54.76-Feb 21, 1987
↑
European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1986
1500m
3:39.56-Aug 20, 1986
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1986
3000m
8:07.34-Sep 2, 1986
↓
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1986
5000m
13:40.50-Aug 6, 1986--
1986
CrossCount
37:36.6-Mar 23, 1986--
1985
1500m
3:41.20-Jul 10, 1985
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1985
3000m
7:51.77-Aug 23, 1985
↓
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1985
3000m-short-track
8:03.50-Mar 2, 1985
↑
European Indoor Championships

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:31-Dec 31Silvesterlauf von Werl nach Soest, Soest

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:58.00-Aug 21Köln
3000mSt
8:35.0HT-Jul 30Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel

1987

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:17.72-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
3000m-short-track
7:54.76-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
3000m-short-track
8:17.72-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
3000m-short-track
7:58.35-Feb 1Stuttgart (i)
1500m-short-track
3:45.39-Jan 28Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)

1986

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:07.34-Sep 2Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
1500m
3:39.56-Aug 20Bern
5000m
13:40.50-Aug 6Koblenz
CrossCount
37:36.6-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Neuchatel

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:51.77-Aug 23Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
1500m
3:41.20-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
3000m-short-track
8:03.50-Mar 2European Indoor Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Volker Welzel's 1500 m personal best?

Volker Welzel's 1500 m personal best is 3:39.56, set on Aug 20, 1986 in Bern (SUI).

Which events does Volker Welzel compete in?

Volker Welzel competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Volker Welzel perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 45:31, set on Dec 31, 1990.