Elise Vanderelst (born 27 January 1998) is a Belgian middle-distance runner.
She won the gold medal for the 1500 metres at the 2021 European Indoor Championships and a bronze medal at the 2021 European Cross Country Championships in the Mixed relay with her teammates Vanessa Scaunet, Ruben Verheyden and Stijn Baeten.
Vanderelst has represented Belgium at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics in the 1500 m event. She holds 5 Belgian national records in the 1000 metres, indoor & outdoor 1500m and indoor and outdoor Mile. Vanderelst won 9 national titles indoor & outdoor 1500m indoor 800m and cross country.
As of Sep 17, 2026: 5000 m 14:40.70 (#126 all-time), 1500 m 4:01.26 (#228 all-time), 2026 season best 4:20.60 (Jul 25, 2026, Atletiekarena Gaston Roelants, Kessel-Lo (BEL)) · Last competition: Belgian Championships, Atletiekarena Gaston Roelants, Kessel-Lo, Jul 25, 2026, 4:20.60 · National record (1500 m) · 28 years old
Elise Vanderelst's 5000 m personal best is 14:40.70, set on Aug 22, 2025 in Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL), #126 on the all-time list.
Which events does Elise Vanderelst compete in?
Elise Vanderelst competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.
How did Elise Vanderelst perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 4:20.60, set on Jul 25, 2026 in Atletiekarena Gaston Roelants, Kessel-Lo (BEL). Last competition: Belgian Championships, Atletiekarena Gaston Roelants, Kessel-Lo on Jul 25, 2026, 4:20.60.
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