Sindre Buraas
Sindre Buraas (born 8 May 1989) is a retired Norwegian long-distance runner competing primarily in the 5000 metres.[1] He represented his country at the 2013 and 2015 World Championships in Athletics reaching the final on the first occasion. In addition, he won the gold medal at the 2011 European U23 Championships.[2]
 Sindre Buraas in 2012 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 May 1989 |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 5000 metres |
| Club | Hurdal IL (–2008) SK Vidar (2009–2015) IF Ready (2016) |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  | |||||
| 2007 | European Junior Championships | Hengelo, Netherlands | 12th | 5000 m | 14:59.35 |
| 2009 | European U23 Championships | Kaunas, Lithuania | 17th | 5000 m | 14:25.83 |
| 2010 | World Mountain Running Championships | Kamnik, Slovenia | 18th | Senior race | 61:21 |
| European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 23rd (h) | 5000 m | 14:03.93 | |
| 2011 | World Cross Country Championships | Punta Umbría, Spain | 26th | Senior race | 35:38 |
| European U23 Championships | Ostrava, Czech Republic | 1st | 5000 m | 14:22.69 | |
| 2012 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 18th | 5000 m | 13:51.64 |
| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 13th | 5000 m | 13:45.67 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 30th (h) | 5000 m | 13:59.07 |
| 2016 | European Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 18th | 5000 m | 14:26.05 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 1500 metres – 3:42.20 (Oslo 2011)
- 3000 metres – 7:50.72 (Rieti 2015)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 9:13.26 (Florø 2008)
- 5000 metres – 13:11.96 (Heusden-Zolder 2015)
- 10,000 metres – 28:56.46 (Oslo 2010)
- Half marathon – 1:05:49 hours (Oslo 2013)
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References
- "Sindre Buraas". IAAF. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- "Sindre Buraas". Norwegian Athletics. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
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