Christopher Mertz

Christopher Mertz

BelgiumBelgiumActive
Born
Jan 1, 1993 (33 years old)
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

Christopher Mertz is a Belgium middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1993. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:59.78 in the 800m, 4:04.63 in the 1500m, 8:34.91 in the 3000m, 15:11.94 in the 5000m and 33:29.35 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.

Personal best · 3000 m8:34.91
2026 season best8:43.00May 1, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m4:04.63
Last competition18de ACHL 1 mei Athletics Classic MeetingMay 1, 2026 · 8:43.00

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 8:34.91, 1500 m 4:04.63, 2026 season best 8:43.00 (May 1, 2026) · Last competition: 18de ACHL 1 mei Athletics Classic Meeting, May 1, 2026, 8:43.00 · 33 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNinove 2016Belgium 800 m all-time list1:59.78766 pts–
1500mCiney 2024Belgium 1500 m all-time list4:04.63801 pts–
3000mHerentals 2025Belgium 3000 m all-time list8:34.91861 pts–
5000mAntwerpen 2024Belgium 5000 m all-time list15:11.94775 pts–
10000mMouscron 2021Belgium 10 000 m all-time list33:29.35682 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorLouvain-La-Neuve 20228:51.06794 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:43.00–May 1, 202618de ACHL 1 mei Athletics Classic Meeting
2026CrossCount 27:46–Jan 25, 2026Cross Cup de Hannut
202610Kilometr 31:46–Apr 12, 2026Les Foulées Valenciennoises
20253000m 8:34.91–May 1, 202517de ACHL 1 mei Athletics Classic Meeting, Sport Vlaanderen Herentals, Herentals
2025CrossCount 30:59–Jan 26, 2025Cross Cup de Hannut, Stade Lucien Gustin, Hannut - XC 9.0km
20241500m 4:04.63–Jun 22, 2024Ciney Golden Series
2024CrossCount 6:39–Jan 21, 2024Cross Cup de Hannut, Stade Lucien Gustin, Hannut - XC 9.0km
20245000m 15:11.94–Jun 1, 2024Flanders Cup OLSE, Olse Merksem Atletiek Arena, Antwerpen
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Christopher Mertz's 3000 m personal best is 8:34.91, set on May 1, 2025 in Sport Vlaanderen Herentals, Herentals (BEL).

Christopher Mertz competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 8:43.00, set on May 1, 2026. Last competition: 18de ACHL 1 mei Athletics Classic Meeting on May 1, 2026, 8:43.00.