Christian De Vaal

Born
Jan 18, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Christian De Vaal is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on January 18, 2005. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:57.68 in the 800m, 3:42.32 in the 1500m, 4:06.21 in the Mile, 8:08.51 in the 3000m and 7:57.60 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:41.17
2026 season best3:50.44Apr 3, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m3:42.32
Last competitionBig Ten Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 17, 2026 · 14:12.43

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:41.17, 1500 m 3:42.32, 2026 season best 3:50.44 (Apr 3, 2026) · Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 17, 2026, 14:12.43 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAuckland 2022New Zealand 800 m all-time list1:57.68819 pts––
1500mOR 2025New Zealand 1500 m all-time list3:42.321,076 pts––
MileWhanganui 2023New Zealand Mile all-time list4:06.211,000 pts––
3000mWI 2026New Zealand 3000 m all-time list8:08.511,007 pts–#446
3000mIndoorIN 20257:57.601,093 pts––
5000mOR 2025New Zealand 5000 m all-time list13:35.971,082 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:50.44–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
20263000m 8:08.51–May 1, 2026Badgers Alumni Classic
20265000m 14:12.43–May 17, 2026Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026CrossCount 24:48–Jan 10, 202646th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
20251500m 3:42.32–Jun 15, 2025Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:07.76–Jan 24, 2025Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events
2025Mile Indoor4:07.76–Jan 24, 2025Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events
20253000m Indoor7:57.60–Jan 31, 2025Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
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Christian De Vaal's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:41.17, set on Dec 7, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Christian De Vaal competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 3:50.44, set on Apr 3, 2026. Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 17, 2026, 14:12.43.