Kristina Hendel

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Kristina Hendel

CroatiaCroatiaActive
Born
May 13, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Kristina Hendel is a Croatia middle-distance runner, born on May 13, 1996. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 4:34.05 in the 1500m, 4:39.77 in the 1500m, 5:11.01 in the Mile, 9:17.90 in the 3000m and 9:23.70 in the 3000m. She has earned 7 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Croatia.

Personal best · Marathon2:27:29
2026 season best2:29:48Sep 27, 2026
National record10:02.203000 m steeplechase
Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:38

As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:27:29 (#912 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:38, 2026 season best 2:29:48 (Sep 27, 2026) · Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon, Sep 27, 2026, 2:29:48 · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 30 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mIndoorErfurt 20184:34.05965 pts––
1500m2012Croatia 1500 m all-time list4:39.77907 pts––
MileIndoorNY 20165:11.01869 pts––
3000mIndoorErfurt 20219:17.901,068 pts––
3000mZagreb 2020Croatia 3000 m all-time list9:23.701,028 pts––
5000mBraunschweig 2021Croatia 5000 m all-time list16:12.001,028 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 34:08–Aug 1, 2026adidas Runners City Night
2026Semi 1:14:52–Sep 6, 2026Dresden HALF, Dresden
2026Marathon 2:29:48–Sep 27, 2026BMW Berlin Marathon
202510Kilometr 35:22–Jul 26, 2025adidas Runners City Night, Breitscheidplatz, Berlin
2025Semi 1:15:13–Apr 27, 2025Istanbul Half Marathon, Istanbul
2025Marathon 2:34:48–Dec 14, 2025Generali Maratón de Málaga, Málaga
20245Kilometre 16:51–May 26, 2024ASICS Österreichischer Frauenlauf
202410Kilometr 34:13–Sep 7, 2024Birell 10K Race

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FAQ

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Kristina Hendel's Marathon personal best is 2:27:29, set on Apr 24, 2022 in Hamburg (GER), #912 on the all-time list.

Kristina Hendel competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:29:48, set on Sep 27, 2026. Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon on Sep 27, 2026, 2:29:48.