Willi Maier

Birth dateSep 12, 1948

BirthplaceSonnenbühl, Germany

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Willi Maier (born 12 September 1948) is a German middle-distance runner He competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics. He competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics He was a national champion and record-holder in his event.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:22.47

#471 all-time

3000 m

7:53.8h

1980 season best

39:01.7

Mar 9, 1980

Last competition

8th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Mar 9, 1980 · 39:01.7

8th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Age

78 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.47 (#471 all-time), 3000 m 7:53.8h, 1980 season best 39:01.7 (Mar 9, 1980) · Last competition: 8th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mar 9, 1980, 39:01.7 · 78 years old

Personal bests

3000m

7:53.8HT

10000m

28:50.8HT

3000mSt

8:22.47

#471 all-time

3000m-short-track

8:02.20

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1980	CrossCount	39:01.7	-	Mar 9, 1980	-	8th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1976	3000mSt	8:22.47	-	Jun 8, 1976	↑	Stockholm (SWE)
1975	3000m	7:53.8h	-	Jul 3, 1975	↑	Oslo (NOR)
1975	3000mSt	8:26.51	-	Jul 1, 1975	↑	Stockholm (SWE)
1975	10000m	28:50.8h	-	May 19, 1975	-	Bonn (GER)
1974	3000mSt	8:31.4h	-	Jul 27, 1974	↑	Hannover (GER)
1973	3000m	8:02.20	-	Mar 11, 1973	↑	European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
1973	3000m-short-track	8:02.20	-	Mar 11, 1973	-	European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
1973	3000mSt	8:23.0h	-	Aug 23, 1973	↑	Oslo (NOR)
1972	3000mSt	8:32.8h	-	Jul 22, 1972	↑	München (GER)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	39:01.7	-	Mar 9	8th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:44.82	-	Jul 25	The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
3000mSt	8:27.63	-	Jul 5	-
3000mSt	8:27.62	-	Jul 5	Stockholm
3000mSt	8:22.47	-	Jun 8	Stockholm
3000mSt	8:36.0HT	-	Jun 3	Helsinki

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	7:53.8HT	-	Jul 3	Oslo
3000mSt	8:26.51	-	Jul 1	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt	8:29.6	-	Jun 28	-
3000mSt	8:29.8	-	Jun 12	-
10000m	28:50.8HT	-	May 19	Bonn

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:31.4HT	-	Jul 27	Hannover

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:29.78	-	Sep 9	-
3000mSt	8:23.0HT	-	Aug 23	Oslo
3000mSt	8:25.97	-	Jul 12	München
3000mSt	8:28.8HT	-	Jun 6	Helsinki
3000m-short-track	8:02.20	-	Mar 11	European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
3000m-short-track	8:11.84	-	Mar 10	European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
3000m-short-track	8:02.20	-	Mar 10	European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:37.6HT	-	Sep 1	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
3000mSt	8:32.8HT	-	Jul 22	German Championships, München

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Willi Maier's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Willi Maier's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.47, set on Jun 8, 1976 in Stockholm (SWE), #471 on the all-time list.

Which events does Willi Maier compete in?

Willi Maier competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Willi Maier perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 39:01.7, set on Mar 9, 1980. Last competition: 8th IAAF World Cross Country Championships on Mar 9, 1980, 39:01.7.

Willi Maier

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1980

1976

1975

1974

1973

1972

Honours

Frequently asked questions