Anja Smolders

Anja Smolders

BelgiumBelgium
Born
Jun 2, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
5000 m · Mile

Anja Smolders is a Belgium middle-distance runner, born on June 2, 1973. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:07.12 in the 800m, 4:11.07 in the 1500m, 4:29.27 in the Mile, 8:57.14 in the 3000m and 15:20.23 in the 5000m. She has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.

Personal best · 5000 m15:20.23
#841 all-time
2009 season best37:04Jun 20, 2009 · Rijsbergen
2009 season best
Personal best · Mile4:29.27

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 15:20.23 (#841 all-time), Mile 4:29.27, 2009 season best 37:04 (Jun 20, 2009, Rijsbergen (NED)) · 53 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNinove 1999Belgium 800 m all-time list2:07.121,039 pts–
1500mBarcelona 1999Belgium 1500 m all-time list4:11.071,119 pts–
MileHechtel 1999Belgium Mile all-time list4:29.271,125 pts–
3000mBruxelles 1999Belgium 3000 m all-time list8:57.141,116 pts–
5000mHechtel 2000Belgium 5000 m all-time list15:20.231,125 pts#841
10000mAntalya 2006Belgium 10 000 m all-time list33:04.061,084 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200910Kilometr 37:04–Jun 20, 2009Rijsbergen (NED)
200910MilesRoa 1:00:34–Apr 26, 2009Antwerpen (BEL)
2009Semi 1:20:34–Feb 8, 2009Schoorl (NED)
200810Kilometr 36:36–Jul 16, 2008Voorthuizen (NED)
2008Semi 1:16:04–Mar 30, 2008Venlo (NED)
2008Marathon 2:43:06–Oct 12, 2008Eindhoven (NED)
20073000m 9:52.62–Jun 3, 2007Amsterdam (NED)
200710Kilometr 35:17–Jul 18, 2007Voorthuizen (NED)
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FAQ

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Anja Smolders's 5000 m personal best is 15:20.23, set on Aug 5, 2000 in Hechtel (BEL), #841 on the all-time list.

Anja Smolders competes in the 5000 m and Mile.

2009 season best: 37:04, set on Jun 20, 2009 in Rijsbergen (NED).