Eric VAN DER Els
United StatesActive- Born
- May 23, 1998 (28 years old)
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 5000 m
Eric VAN DER Els is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 23, 1998. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:51.93 in the 800m, 3:41.63 in the 1500m, 3:58.76 in the Mile, 4:16.75 in the Mile and 7:52.02 in the 3000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:58.76
2026 season best4:05.05Jan 17, 2026 · Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA
Personal best · 5000 m13:21.78
Last competitionBoston University John Thomas Terrier ClassicJan 31, 2026 · NM
As of Nov 7, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:58.76, 5000 m 13:21.78, 2026 season best 4:05.05 (Jan 17, 2026, Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic, Jan 31, 2026, NM · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorMA 20223:58.761,146 pts–#463
3000mIndoorIL 20227:52.021,127 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:05.05 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | Beantown Challenge |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 4:05.05 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | Beantown Challenge |
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 4:05.05 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | Beantown Challenge |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:25.00 | – | Jun 15, 2025 | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 13:45 | – | May 3, 2025 | USA 5 km Road Running Championships |
| 2025 | 20Kilometr | 59:05 | – | Sep 1, 2025 | USA 20 km Road Running Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:41.63 | – | Mar 28, 2024 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:21.78 | – | Jun 9, 2024 | Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR |