Daan Gielen

Daan Gielen

Born
Jan 1, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
60 m hurdles · Heptathlon Short Track

Daan Gielen is a Netherlands sprinter, born on January 1, 1998. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 11.78 in the 100m, 53.45 in the 400m, 4:49.62 in the 1500m, 15.64 in the 110mH and 1.85 in the HJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.83
2025 season best8.70Feb 23, 2025 · Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i)
Personal best · Heptathlon Short Track4355
Last competitionDutch Indoor ChampionshipsFeb 23, 2025 · 8.70

As of Nov 14, 2026: 60 m hurdles 8.83, Heptathlon Short Track 4355, 2025 season best 8.70 (Feb 23, 2025, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i)) · Last competition: Dutch Indoor Championships, Feb 23, 2025, 8.70 · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mHeerenveen 2024Netherlands 100 m all-time list11.78671 pts–
400mApeldoorn 2022Netherlands 400 m all-time list53.45666 pts–
1500mApeldoorn 2022Netherlands 1500 m all-time list4:49.62370 pts–
HJWijchen 2021Netherlands High Jump all-time list1.85784 pts–
PVWijchen 2021Netherlands Pole Vault all-time list3.70648 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202560mH Indoor8.70–Feb 23, 2025Dutch Indoor Championships
2024HJ 1.77–May 4, 2024Heerenveense Lente Meerkamp
2024PV 3.40–May 5, 2024Heerenveense Lente Meerkamp
2024LJ 6.31+1.4May 4, 2024Heerenveense Lente Meerkamp
202460mH Indoor8.81–Jan 13, 2024EAP Indoor Amsterdam, Sportpark Ookmeer, Amsterdam (i)
2024SP 10.78–May 4, 2024Heerenveense Lente Meerkamp
2024100m 11.78+1.9May 4, 2024Heerenveense Lente Meerkamp
2024110mH 15.64-0.1May 9, 2024Harry Schulting Games, Vughtse Sports Club Prins Hendrik, Vught
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Daan Gielen's 60 m hurdles personal best is 8.83, set on Feb 13, 2022.

Daan Gielen competes in the 60 m hurdles and Heptathlon Short Track.

2025 season best: 8.70, set on Feb 23, 2025 in Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i). Last competition: Dutch Indoor Championships on Feb 23, 2025, 8.70.