Daan Van Dessel

NetherlandsNetherlandsActive
Born
Jan 1, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
800 m

Daan Van Dessel is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2006. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:53.71 in the 800m, 3:51.94 in the 1500m, 8:28.84 in the 3000m, 15:10.59 in the 5000m and 15:03 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 800 m1:53.71
2026 season best1:55.64May 16, 2026 · Atletiekbaan Brakkenstein, Nijmegen
2026 season best
Last competitionDutch ChampionshipsJul 25, 2026 · 3:57.39
Dutch Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 1:53.71, 2026 season best 1:55.64 (May 16, 2026, Atletiekbaan Brakkenstein, Nijmegen (NED)) · Last competition: Dutch Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 3:57.39 · 20 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
800mHeusden-Zolder 2025Netherlands 800 m all-time list1:53.71923 pts–
1500mKortrijk 2025Netherlands 1500 m all-time list3:51.94952 pts–
3000mUtrecht 2025Netherlands 3000 m all-time list8:28.84894 pts–
5000mGemert 2024Netherlands 5000 m all-time list15:10.59779 pts–
5KilometreNijmegen 202515:03–
10KilometrValencia 202631:15–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:55.64–May 16, 2026Next Generation Athletics
20261500m 3:57.39–Jul 25, 2026Dutch Championships
202610Kilometr 31:15–Jan 11, 202610K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun
2025800m 1:53.71–Jul 19, 2025Night of Athletics, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder
20251500m 3:51.94–Jul 12, 2025Moore-Guldensporenmeeting, Sportcentrum Wembley, Kortrijk
20253000m 8:28.84–Jun 13, 2025Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 3, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
20255Kilometre 15:03–Apr 5, 2025Seven Hills Record Run
202510Kilometr 31:53–Feb 9, 2025Groet uit Schoorl Run
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Daan Van Dessel's 800 m personal best is 1:53.71, set on Jul 19, 2025 in Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder (BEL).

Daan Van Dessel competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:55.64, set on May 16, 2026 in Atletiekbaan Brakkenstein, Nijmegen (NED). Last competition: Dutch Championships on Jul 25, 2026, 3:57.39.