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Karen VAN Proeyen
BelgiumActive- Born
- Nov 18, 1984 (41 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Karen VAN Proeyen is a Belgium middle-distance runner, born on November 18, 1984. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:44.72 in the 1500m, 9:56.30 in the 3000m, 17:12.39 in the 5000m, 34:57.27 in the 10000m and 1:15:52 in the Semi. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.
Personal best · Marathon2:34:09
2026 season best2:40:32Oct 11, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:15:52
Last competitionASML Eindhoven Marathon, EindhovenOct 11, 2026 · 2:40:32
As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:34:09, Half Marathon 1:15:52, 2026 season best 2:40:32 (Oct 11, 2026) · Last competition: ASML Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven, Oct 11, 2026, 2:40:32 · 41 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:40:32 | – | Oct 11, 2026 | ASML Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven |
| 2025 | Marathon | 3:50:44 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | European Running Championships |
| 2024 | 5000m | 18:28.80 | – | May 12, 2024 | Interclubs mixtes TC | First League, Stade des Fusillés, Dampicourt |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 36:11 | – | Jan 21, 2024 | Cross Cup de Hannut, Stade Lucien Gustin, Hannut - XC 9.0km |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:16:45 | – | Mar 10, 2024 | Belgian Half Marathon Championships |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:38:17 | – | Apr 14, 2024 | NN Marathon Rotterdam |
| 2023 | 5000m | 17:57.42 | – | May 7, 2023 | First league interclub M+V, Domein Drie Fonteinen Piste, Vilvoorde |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 36:20 | – | Nov 19, 2023 | Belgian Cross Country Championships, Sportpark Joris Verhaegen, Hulshout - XC 9.35km |