Irene Van Der Reijken
- Born
- Aug 13, 1993 (33 years old)
- Birthplace
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track
Irene van der Reijken is a Dutch track and field athlete born on August 13, 1993, in Rotterdam. She specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase, an event that combines distance running endurance with the technical challenge of clearing barriers and water jumps.
Van der Reijken set her personal best of 9:27.38 in the 3000 metres steeplechase on June 3, 2021, during the Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo. This performance qualified her for the 2020 Summer Olympics, representing a major career milestone.
As an Olympic qualifier and Dutch steeplechase specialist, van der Reijken has established herself among the top athletes in her discipline in the Netherlands. Her Olympic qualification represents the culmination of years of dedication to this demanding event.
As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:27.38 (#166 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 6:18.04, 2026 season best 10:30.09 (May 30, 2026, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden (NED)) · Last competition: ASML Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven, Oct 11, 2026, 2:51:22 · 33 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:33.84 | – | May 1, 2026 | Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 1 |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 10:30.09 | – | May 30, 2026 | SplitTime NK Teams |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 35:46 | – | Sep 5, 2026 | BIG10, Rotterdam |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:51:22 | – | Oct 11, 2026 | ASML Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven |
| 2024 | 2000Metres | 6:30.94 | – | May 5, 2024 | Internationales thallos Läufermeeting |
| 2024 | 3000m | 9:24.41 | – | May 19, 2024 | SplitTime NK Teams |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 9:44.85 | – | May 26, 2024 | IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:38.50 | – | May 20, 2023 | SplitTime NK Teams, Vughtse Sports Club Prins Hendrik, Vught |
