Eric Van Der Meer

Born
Jan 1, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

Eric Van Der Meer is a Netherlands sprinter, born on January 1, 1995. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 51.58 in the 400m, 1:53.75 in the 800m, 3:59.27 in the 1500m, 3:59.33 in the 1500m and 4:03.28 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:54.85
2026 season best1:56.47Feb 8, 2026 · Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i)
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track4:03.28
Last competitionRunnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4Aug 7, 2026 · 1:53.37

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:54.85, 1500 Metres Short Track 4:03.28, 2026 season best 1:56.47 (Feb 8, 2026, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i)) · Last competition: Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4, Aug 7, 2026, 1:53.37 · 31 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mHaarlem 2022Netherlands 400 m all-time list51.58767 pts––
800mHuizingen 2025Netherlands 800 m all-time list1:53.75922 pts––
1500mIndoorDortmund 20253:59.27904 pts–#870
1500mUtrecht 2025Netherlands 1500 m all-time list3:59.33863 pts––
1500m-short-trackApeldoorn 20264:03.28855 pts–#813
1500m-short-trackIndoorDortmund 20253:59.27904 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:53.37–Aug 7, 2026Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4
2026800m Indoor1:53.37–Aug 7, 2026Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:56.47–Feb 8, 20269e ITS SOTRA
20261500m Indoor4:03.28–Jan 31, 202616e AV PEC 1910
20261500m-short-track 4:03.28–Jan 31, 202616e AV PEC 1910
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:03.28–Jan 31, 202616e AV PEC 1910
2025800m 1:53.75–Jul 5, 2025BMW L. Louyet Meeting, Provincial domain Huizingen, Huizingen
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:54.85–Feb 2, 20258e ITS SOTRA
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Eric Van Der Meer's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:54.85, set on Feb 2, 2025 in Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i).

Eric Van Der Meer competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:56.47, set on Feb 8, 2026 in Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i). Last competition: Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4 on Aug 7, 2026, 1:53.37.