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Christian De Vaal
NZLMenBirth dateJan 18, 2005
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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, 7:57.60 in the 3000m and 13:35.97 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:41.17
1500 m
3:42.32
Last competition
Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
May 15, 2026 · 14:12.43
Age
21 years old
As of Sep 22, 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 15, 2026, 14:12.43 · 21 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:50.44 | - | Apr 3, 2026 | ↑ | Stanford Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:08.51 | - | May 1, 2026 | ↑ | Badgers Alumni Classic |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:12.43 | - | May 15, 2026 | ↑ | Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 24:48 | - | Jan 10, 2026 | - | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:42.32 | - | Jun 15, 2025 | ↑ | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 4:07.76 | - | Jan 24, 2025 | - | Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:07.76 | - | Jan 24, 2025 | ↑ | Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events |
| 2025 | 3000m | 7:57.60 | - | Jan 31, 2025 | ↑ | Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 8:12.18 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | - | Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:35.97 | - | May 16, 2025 | ↑ | Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track | 13:43.78 | - | Feb 28, 2025 | ↓ | Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:41.17 | - | Dec 7, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-track | 13:41.17 | - | Dec 7, 2024 | ↓ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:55.40 | - | Mar 5, 2023 | ↑ | New Zealand U20 Championships |
| 2023 | Mile | 4:06.21 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↑ | Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui |
| 2023 | 3000m | 8:09.59 | - | Feb 3, 2023 | ↑ | Capital Classic |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:03.07 | - | Mar 16, 2023 | ↑ | Sir Graeme Douglas International |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:57.68 | - | Nov 19, 2022 | - | Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga, Auckland (NZL) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:54.56 | - | Mar 16, 2022 | ↑ | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (NZL) |
| 2022 | Mile | 4:16.51 | - | Jan 15, 2022 | ↑ | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (NZL) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:10.72 | - | Nov 26, 2022 | ↑ | Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga, Auckland (NZL) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:12.71 | - | Dec 17, 2022 | ↑ | Night of 5’s |
| 2022 | 10000m | 31:19.15 | - | Oct 30, 2022 | - | AUT Millennium, Auckland (NZL) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:59.98 | - | Apr 11, 2021 | ↑ | Porritt Stadium, Hamilton (NZL) |
| 2021 | Mile | 4:26.07 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | ↑ | Sir Graeme Douglas International |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:20.38 | - | Dec 22, 2021 | ↑ | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (NZL) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:47.65 | - | Nov 14, 2020 | ↑ | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (NZL) |
2026
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:12.43 | - | May 15 | Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
3000m | 8:08.51 | - | May 1 | Badgers Alumni Classic |
1500m | 3:50.44 | - | Apr 3 | Stanford Invitational |
5000m | DNF | - | Apr 3 | Stanford Invitational |
CrossCount | 24:48 | - | Jan 10 | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
2025
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:42.32 | - | Jun 15 | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
5000m | 14:01.34 | - | May 30 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX |
5000m | 14:01.34 | - | May 28 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX |
5000m | 13:35.97 | - | May 16 | Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 13:39.10 | - | Apr 17 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m-short-track | 13:43.78 | - | Feb 28 | Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
3000m-short-track | 8:12.18 | - | Feb 15 | Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events |
3000m | 7:57.60 | - | Feb 1 | Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i) |
3000m | 7:57.60 | - | Jan 31 | Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:07.76 | - | Jan 24 | Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events |
2024
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 13:41.17 | - | Dec 7 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
2023
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:29.89 | - | Apr 1 | Australian U20 Championships |
5000m | 14:29.89 | - | Mar 30 | Australian U20 Championships |
3000m | 8:18.98 | - | Mar 30 | Australian U20 Championships |
5000m | 14:03.07 | - | Mar 16 | Sir Graeme Douglas International |
5000m | 14:30.15 | - | Mar 5 | New Zealand U20 Championships |
1500m | 3:55.40 | - | Mar 5 | New Zealand U20 Championships |
1500m | 4:01.06 | - | Mar 4 | New Zealand U20 Championships |
5000m | 14:30.15 | - | Mar 2 | New Zealand U20 Championships |
CrossCount | DNF | - | Feb 18 | 44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst |
3000m | 8:09.59 | - | Feb 3 | Capital Classic |
Mile | 4:06.21 | - | Jan 28 | Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui |
3000m | 8:10.80 | - | Jan 21 | Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings |
Mile | 4:15.27 | - | Jan 14 | McKinnon Shield #6 |
2022
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:12.71 | - | Dec 17 | Night of 5’s |
3000m | 8:27.86 | - | Dec 9 | New Zealand Secondary School Championships, TET Stadium, Inglewood |
3000m | 8:10.72 | - | Nov 26 | AAI McKinnon Shield #4, Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga, Auckland |
800m | 1:57.68 | - | Nov 19 | Dick Quax Memorial Meet, Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga, Auckland |
1500m | 3:56.24 | - | Nov 12 | AAI McKinnon Shield #3, Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga, Auckland |
3000m | 8:22.06 | - | Nov 5 | AAI McKinnon Shield #2, Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga, Auckland |
10000m | 31:19.15 | - | Oct 30 | AAI 10,000m, AUT Millennium, Auckland |
3000m | 8:22.76 | - | Oct 15 | AAI McKinnon Shield Pre-season Meeting, Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga, Auckland |
5000m | 14:15.22 | - | Mar 23 | Night of 5s |
1500m | 3:54.56 | - | Mar 16 | City Athletics Club Meeting #3, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland |
3000m | 8:28.22 | - | Mar 3 | New Zealand U18 Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings |
5000m | 14:26.09 | - | Feb 20 | Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland |
1500m | 4:05.48 | - | Feb 13 | Auckland Ch., Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland - U18 Events |
Mile | 4:17.24 | - | Feb 4 | Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington |
3000m | 8:18.93 | - | Jan 30 | Cooks Classic |
Mile | 4:16.51 | - | Jan 15 | AAI McKinnon Shield #6, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland - Invitational Events |
2021
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:20.38 | - | Dec 22 | Auckland City Athletics Club Meeting, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland |
3000m | 8:28.31 | - | Dec 4 | AAI McKinnon Shield #3, AUT Millennium, Auckland |
3000m | 8:29.55 | - | Nov 20 | AAI McKinnon Shield #1, AUT Millennium, Auckland |
1500m | 3:59.98 | - | Apr 11 | North Island Secondary Schools Championships, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton - U17 Events |
3000m | 8:33.94 | - | Apr 10 | North Island Secondary Schools Championships, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton - U17 Events |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Christian De Vaal's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?
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).
Which events does Christian De Vaal compete in?
Christian De Vaal competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.
How did Christian De Vaal perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 3:50.44, set on Apr 3, 2026. Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 14:12.43.