Charo Heijnen

Charo Heijnen

Born
Nov 25, 2005 (20 years old)
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

Charo Heijnen is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on November 25, 2005. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 2:24.42 in the 800m, 4:35.28 in the 1500m, 5:00.07 in the Mile, 9:49.66 in the 3000m and 17:19.99 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 3000 m9:49.66
2026 season best5:13.06Jan 30, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m4:35.28
Last competitionPenn InvitationalJan 30, 2026 · 5:13.06

As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 m 9:49.66, 1500 m 4:35.28, 2026 season best 5:13.06 (Jan 30, 2026) · Last competition: Penn Invitational, Jan 30, 2026, 5:13.06 · 20 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mTauranga 2022New Zealand 800 m all-time list2:24.42280 pts–
1500mHamilton 2024New Zealand 1500 m all-time list4:35.28489 pts–
MileAuckland 2024New Zealand Mile all-time list5:00.07464 pts–
3000mHamilton 2024New Zealand 3000 m all-time list9:49.66511 pts–
5000mAuckland 2023New Zealand 5000 m all-time list17:19.99444 pts–
2000mHamilton 20226:48.7h310 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track 5:13.06–Jan 30, 2026Penn Invitational
20241500m 4:35.28–Feb 18, 2024Waikato Bay of Plenty Championships
2024Mile 5:00.07–Jan 13, 2024Athletics Auckland AAI McKinnon Shield 6
20243000m 9:49.66–Feb 10, 2024Porritt Classic, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton - Open Event
20231500m 4:40.69–Feb 11, 2023Porritt Classic
20233000m 10:07.94–Jan 21, 2023Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
20235000m 17:19.99–Dec 16, 2023Night of 5's
2022800m 2:24.42–Feb 19, 2022Tauranga Domain, Tauranga (NZL)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Charo Heijnen's 3000 m personal best is 9:49.66, set on Feb 10, 2024 in Porritt Stadium, Hamilton (NZL).

Charo Heijnen competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 5:13.06, set on Jan 30, 2026. Last competition: Penn Invitational on Jan 30, 2026, 5:13.06.