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Ben Dijkstra

Ben Dijkstra

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Birth dateOct 31, 1998
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Ben Dijkstra is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on October 31, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:56.5h in the 1500m, 8:22.69 in the 3000m, 14:22.66 in the 5000m, 13:44 in the 5Kilometre and 28:53 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
5 Kilometres Road
13:44
10 Kilometres Road
28:53
2020 season best
13:44
Aug 8, 2020 · Barrowford (GBR)
2020 season best
Age
27 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 5 Kilometres Road 13:44, 10 Kilometres Road 28:53, 2020 season best 13:44 (Aug 8, 2020, Barrowford (GBR)) · 27 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:56.5HT
8:22.69
14:22.66
13:44
28:53

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
5Kilometre
13:44-Aug 8, 2020-Barrowford (GBR)
2019
10Kilometr
28:53-Dec 29, 2019-Clitheroe (GBR)
2017
3000m
8:27.56-Jun 17, 2017
↑
Bedford (GBR)
2017
5000m
14:22.66-May 27, 2017
↑
Manchester (GBR)
2017
CrossCount
19:01-Dec 10, 2017
↓
24th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Šamorín
2016
3000m
8:22.69-Jun 29, 2016
↑
Watford (GBR)
2016
5000m
14:29.37-Jul 23, 2016
↑
Oxford (GBR)
2015
1500m
3:56.85-Aug 30, 2015
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2015
3000m
8:23.05-Jun 6, 2015
↑
Milton Keynes (GBR)
2015
5000m
14:28.03-Aug 22, 2015
↑
Solihull (GBR)
2015
CrossCount
18:11-Dec 13, 2015
↓
22nd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Hyères
2014
1500m
3:56.5h-Jul 2, 2014
↓
Coventry (GBR)
2014
3000m
8:23.08-Jul 22, 2014
↑
Stretford (GBR)
2013
3000m
8:53.0h-Jul 16, 2013
↑
Corby (GBR)

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:44-Aug 8Podium 5k, Barrowford - Elite Event

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:53-Dec 29Ribble Valley 10K, Clitheroe

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
19:01-Dec 1024th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Šamorín
3000m
8:27.56-Jun 17Bedford England U23/U20 Championships, Bedford - U20 Events
5000m
14:22.66-May 27Manchester BMC Grand Prix, Manchester

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:29.37-Jul 23Oxford BMC Grand Prix, Oxford
3000m
8:22.69-Jun 29Watford Open Graded Meeting, Watford

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
18:11-Dec 1322nd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Hyères
1500m
3:56.85-Aug 30Bedford England U17/U15 Championships, Bedford - U17 Events
5000m
14:28.03-Aug 22Solihull BMC Grand Prix, Solihull
3000m
8:23.05-Jun 6Milton Keynes BMC PB Classic, Milton Keynes

2014

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:30.63-Sep 5Manchester Sainsbury's UK School Games, Manchester
3000m
8:23.08-Jul 22Stretford Trafford Grand Prix, Stretford
3000m
8:40.69-Jul 12Birmingham English Schools Championships, Birmingham - U17 Events
1500m
3:56.5HT-Jul 2Coventry BMC Regional Races, Coventry
3000m
8:50.5HT-Jun 14Leicester Leicestershire & Rutland Schools County Championships, Leicester - U17 Events
3000m
8:33.58-Jun 4Loughborough Charnwood AC Open Meeting, Loughborough

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:58.68-Aug 7Loughborough Charnwood Open Graded Meeting, Loughborough
3000m
8:53.0HT-Jul 16Corby AC Open, Corby
3000m
8:55.05-May 29Birmingham Open, Birmingham

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ben Dijkstra's 5 Kilometres Road personal best?

Ben Dijkstra's 5 Kilometres Road personal best is 13:44, set on Aug 8, 2020 in Barrowford (GBR).

Which events does Ben Dijkstra compete in?

Ben Dijkstra competes in the 5 Kilometres Road and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Ben Dijkstra perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 13:44, set on Aug 8, 2020 in Barrowford (GBR).