Volker Welzel

Volker Welzel

Born
Sep 23, 1961 (65 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

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.

Personal best · 1500 m3:39.56
1990 season best45:31Dec 31, 1990
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:58.35

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 3:39.56, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:58.35, 1990 season best 45:31 (Dec 31, 1990) · 65 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mBern 1986Germany 1500 m all-time list3:39.561,113 pts–
3000mBerlin 1985Germany 3000 m all-time list7:51.771,105 pts–
5000mKoblenz 1986Germany 5000 m all-time list13:40.501,066 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorKarlsruhe 19873:45.391,083 pts–
1500m-short-track19873:45.391,083 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
199015Kilometr 45:31–Dec 31, 1990–
19883000m 7:58.00–Aug 21, 1988–
19883000mSt 8:35.0h–Jul 30, 1988–
19871500m-short-track 3:45.39–Jan 28, 1987–
19873000m-short-track Indoor7:54.76–Feb 21, 1987European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
19873000m-short-track 7:58.35–Feb 1, 1987–
19861500m 3:39.56–Aug 20, 1986–
19863000m 8:07.34–Sep 2, 1986–
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FAQ

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

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

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