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Zdzisław KRZYSZKOWIAK

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Birth dateAug 3, 1929
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Zdzisław KRZYSZKOWIAK is a Poland long-distance runner, born on August 3, 1929. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:02.6h in the 3000m, 13:51.8h in the 5000m, 28:52.74 in the 10000m and 8:30.4h in the 3000mSt. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Poland.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:30.4h
10 000 m
28:52.74
1962 season best
8:49.8h
Sep 14, 1962
Last competition
Beograd European Championships
Sep 14, 1962 · 8:49.8h
Beograd European Championships
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
97 years old

As of Sep 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:30.4h, 10 000 m 28:52.74, 1962 season best 8:49.8h (Sep 14, 1962) · Last competition: Beograd European Championships, Sep 14, 1962, 8:49.8h · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 97 years old

PB

Personal bests

3000m
8:02.6HT
13:51.8HT
28:52.74
8:30.4HT
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1962
3000mSt
8:49.8h-Sep 14, 1962
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Beograd European Championships
1961
3000mSt
8:30.4h-Aug 10, 1961
↓
-
1960
3000m
8:02.6h-Jun 12, 1960
↑
-
1960
3000mSt
8:31.4h-Jun 26, 1960
↓
-
1960
5000m
13:51.8h-Jul 10, 1960
↑
-
1960
10000m
28:52.74-Sep 8, 1960
↑
-
1959
5000m
14:10.6h-Oct 11, 1959
↑
-
1958
5000m
14:12.4h-Aug 23, 1958
↑
Stockholm European Championships
1958
10000m
28:56.0h-Aug 23, 1958
↑
Stockholm European Championships
1956
3000m
8:03.0h-Jun 10, 1956
↑
-
1956
3000mSt
8:48.0h-Nov 27, 1956
↓
-
1956
10000m
29:05.0h-Nov 23, 1956
↑
-
1955
5000m
14:05.8h-Aug 6, 1955
↑
-
1955
10000m
29:32.2h-Nov 6, 1955
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1962

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:49.8HT-Sep 14Beograd European Championships

1961

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:30.4HT-Aug 10Walcz

1960

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:52.74-Sep 8The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
3000mSt
8:34.2HT-Sep 3The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
3000mSt
8:49.6HT-Sep 1The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
5000m
13:51.8HT-Jul 10Rostock
3000mSt
8:31.4HT-Jun 26Tula RSFSR - POL Int. Match, Tula
3000m
8:02.6HT-Jun 12Warszawa

1959

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:10.6HT-Oct 11Roma

1958

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:53.2HT-Sep 25Erfurt
5000m
14:12.4HT-Aug 23Stockholm European Championships
5000m
13:53.4HT-Aug 23Stockholm European Championships
10000m
28:56.0HT-Aug 23Stockholm European Championships
5000m
14:12.4HT-Aug 19Stockholm European Championships
10000m
28:56.0HT-Aug 19Stockholm European Championships

1956

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:48.0HT-Nov 27The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne
10000m
29:05.0HT-Nov 23The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne
3000m
8:22.0HT-Jun 22Trondheim
3000m
8:03.0HT-Jun 10Warszawa

1955

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:32.2HT-Nov 6Sofia
5000m
14:05.8HT-Aug 6Warszawa

Honours

🥇

The XVII Olympic Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1960
7

The XVII Olympic Games

10,000 Metres

1960
🥇

Stockholm European Championships

5000 Metres

1958
🥇

Stockholm European Championships

10,000 Metres

1958
4

The XVI Olympic Games

10,000 Metres

1956
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zdzisław KRZYSZKOWIAK's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Zdzisław KRZYSZKOWIAK's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:30.4h, set on Aug 10, 1961 in Walcz (POL).

Which events does Zdzisław KRZYSZKOWIAK compete in?

Zdzisław KRZYSZKOWIAK competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 10 000 m.

How did Zdzisław KRZYSZKOWIAK perform in 1962?

1962 season best: 8:49.8h, set on Sep 14, 1962. Last competition: Beograd European Championships on Sep 14, 1962, 8:49.8h.

How many medals has Zdzisław KRZYSZKOWIAK won?

Zdzisław KRZYSZKOWIAK has won 1 Olympic Games medal.