Markus Rooth

Markus Rooth (born 21 December 2001) is a Norwegian track and field athlete. In 2023, he became the European U23 champion in the decathlon.[1]

Markus Rooth
Personal information
Born (2001-12-21) 21 December 2001
Sport
SportAthletics
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Decathlon: 8608 (Espoo, 2023)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Norway
European U23 Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 EspooDecathlon
Bronze medal – third place2021 TallinnDecathlon

Career

In 2021, competing in Bislett, Rooth finished on 8238 points in the decathlon, which places him second in the world U20 all-time standings behind only Niklas Kaul.[2]

In 2022, Rooth set a Norwegian record in the decathlon with 8307 points in competition in Grosseto, Italy.[3]

In 2023, Rooth had his Norwegian national record for the decathlon beaten by Sander Skotheim. However, with both men competing at the 2023 European Athletics U20 Championships, it was Rooth that triumphed with a new personal best, championship record, and national record score of 8608.[4][5]

Personal life

He is related to the Rooth family of athletes from Oslo, with Andrea Rooth his cousin.[6][7]

References
  1. "Markus Rooth". World Athletics. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  2. Skjerdingstad, Anders; Hussain, Haron (29 June 2020). "Second best in the world of all time, praised by Warholm: - A great achievement". nrk.no. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  3. Langeveld, Espen; Tombra, Fredrik (2 May 2022). "Stjerneskudd set a Norwegian record and smashed the EC claim: - Completely surreal". nrk.no. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  4. "European U23 Championships end on high with Rooth's decathlon triumph". World Athletics. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  5. "It's a family affair for Iapichino, O'Sullivan and Rooth in Espoo 2023". European Athletics. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  6. Gamlem, Magnus; Mikalsen, Helge (16 July 2020). "Norges nye friidrettsfamilie: – Alle tre har en likhet med Gjert". Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  7. "Full fart med familien Rooth". Nordstrands Blad. May 30, 2010.
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