Ellen Van Langen

NEDWomen

Birth dateFeb 9, 1966

BirthplaceOldenzaal, Netherlands

Height1.72 m

Weight56 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.

Key facts

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)

1998 season best

Last competition

European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)

Feb 27, 1998 · 2:05.37

European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 gold

Record

National record · 800 m 1:55.54

National record

Age

60 years old

As of Sep 15, 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 27, 1998, 2:05.37 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · National record (800 m) · 60 years old

Personal bests

1:55.54

4:06.97

4:31.88

2:00.36

2:35.21

2:39.65

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	1	-	-	1

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1998	800m-short-track	2:01.73	-	Feb 8, 1998	↑	Gent (BEL) (i)
1998	800m	2:01.73	-	Feb 8, 1998	↓	Gent (BEL) (i)
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	↑	Liévin (FRA) (i)
1994	800m	1:59.89	-	Jul 15, 1994	↓	Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1994	1500m	4:06.97	-	Jul 6, 1994	↑	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1993	800m	1:59.23	-	Sep 3, 1993	↓	Bruxelles (BEL)
1993	1000m	2:35.21	-	Aug 29, 1993	↑	Sheffield (GBR)
1992	800m	1:55.54	-	Aug 3, 1992	↓	Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1992	Mile	4:31.88	-	Jul 8, 1992	-	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1991	800m	1:58.86	-	May 30, 1991	↓	National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
1991	1500m	4:10.42	-	Aug 7, 1991	↑	Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1990	800m	1:57.57	-	Aug 29, 1990	↓	Split European Championships
1990	1000m	2:39.65	-	Jan 21, 1990	↑	Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1990	1000m-short-track	2:39.65	-	Jan 21, 1990	-	Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1989	800m	1:59.82	-	Aug 30, 1989	↓	Duisburg Universiade
1989	800m-short-track	2:08.51	-	Feb 4, 1989	↑	Den Haag (NED) (i)

1998

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m-short-track	2:05.37	-	Feb 27	European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)
800m-short-track	DNS	-	Feb 27	European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)
800m-short-track	2:01.85	-	Feb 22	Meeting Gaz de France du pas de Calais, Liévin (i)
800m-short-track	2:01.73	-	Feb 8	Gent Flanders Indoor, Gent (i)
800m-short-track	2:02.96	-	Jan 30	Dortmund (i)

1997

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	2:03.77	-	Jul 20	Ingolstadt International, Ingolstadt
800m	2:08.40	-	Jul 12	Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem

1996

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	2:01.68	-	Jun 2	The Hague
800m	2:01.45	-	May 27	Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
800m	2:01.57	-	May 17	Kerkrade Reebok Classic, Kerkrade

1995

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:59.24	-	Aug 16	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m	1:58.98	-	Aug 13	IAAF World Championships
800m	1:58.86	-	Aug 11	IAAF World Championships
800m	1:59.61	-	Aug 10	IAAF World Championships
800m	1:59.61	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships
800m	1:58.98	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships
800m	1:58.86	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships
800m	2:02.20	-	Jul 25	Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
800m	1:59.00	-	Jul 12	Nice Nikaia, Nice
800m	2:00.12	-	Jul 7	London KP Games, Crystal Palace, London
800m	1:59.89	-	Jul 3	Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris
800m-short-track	2:00.44	-	Feb 27	Stockholm (i)
800m-short-track	2:00.36	-	Feb 19	Meeting Vittel du Pas de Calais, Liévin (i)

1994

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:59.89	-	Jul 15	London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
1500m	4:17.04	-	Jul 12	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m	4:06.97	-	Jul 6	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
800m	2:00.54	-	Jul 1	Gateshead Games, Gateshead
800m	2:00.49	-	Jun 10	Paris-St-Denis L'Humanité, Paris-St-Denis
800m	2:00.38	-	Jun 4	Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo

1993

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:59.23	-	Sep 3	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
1000m	2:35.21	-	Aug 29	Sheffield
800m	2:00.56	-	Aug 27	Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin

1992

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:58.52	-	Aug 19	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m	1:55.54	-	Aug 3	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m	2:00.68	-	Aug 1	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m	1:59.86	-	Jul 31	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m	1:56.92	-	Jul 18	Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
Mile	4:31.88	-	Jul 8	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
800m	1:56.66	-	Jun 28	Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
800m	1:58.89	-	Jun 15	-

1991

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	2:02.02	-	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1500m	4:10.42	-	Aug 7	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
800m	1:58.86	-	May 30	-

1990

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:57.57	-	Aug 29	Split European Championships
800m	2:01.14	-	Aug 28	Split European Championships
800m	2:00.69	-	Aug 27	Split European Championships
800m	2:01.14	-	Aug 27	Split European Championships
800m	1:57.57	-	Aug 27	Split European Championships
800m	2:00.92	-	Aug 10	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
800m	2:00.18	-	Jul 7	Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ellen Van Langen's 800 m personal best?

Ellen Van Langen's 800 m personal best is 1:55.54, set on Aug 3, 1992 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP), #20 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ellen Van Langen compete in?

Ellen Van Langen competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Ellen Van Langen perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 2:01.73, set on Feb 8, 1998 in Gent (BEL) (i). Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i) on Feb 27, 1998, 2:05.37.

How many medals has Ellen Van Langen won?

Ellen Van Langen has won 1 Olympic Games medal.

Ellen Van Langen

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

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1997

1996

1995

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1992

1991

1990

Honours

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