Ellen Van Langen
- Born
- Feb 9, 1966 (60 years old)
- Birthplace
- Oldenzaal, Netherlands
- Events
- 800 m · 1000 Metres
- Height
- 1.72 m
- Weight
- 56 kg
Ellen Gezina Maria van Langen (born 9 February 1966) is a Dutch former middle distance runner, who specialised in the 800 metres.
A talented but injury-ridden athlete, she was the 1992 Olympic Champion for the women's 800 meters.
She is now the director of the FBK Games (the Hengelo meeting). Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.
As of Oct 30, 2026: 800 m 1:55.54 (#20 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:35.21, 1998 season best 2:01.73 (Feb 8, 1998, Gent (BEL) (i)) · Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i), Feb 28, 1998, DNS · Olympic Games: 1 gold · National record (800 m) · 60 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 2:01.73 | – | Feb 8, 1998 | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 1998 | 800m Indoor | 2:01.73 | – | Feb 8, 1998 | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 1998 | 800m-short-track | 2:01.73 | – | Feb 8, 1998 | – |
| 1997 | 800m | 2:03.77 | – | Jul 20, 1997 | Ingolstadt (GER) |
| 1996 | 800m | 2:01.45 | – | May 27, 1996 | Hengelo (NED) |
| 1995 | 800m | 1:58.86 | – | Aug 11, 1995 | IAAF World Championships |
| 1995 | 800m-short-track | 2:00.36 | – | Feb 19, 1995 | – |
| 1995 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 2:00.36 | – | Feb 19, 1995 | Liévin (FRA) (i) |