Manuel DE Backer
NetherlandsActive- Born
- Jul 14, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 10 000 m
Manuel DE Backer is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on July 14, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:56.26 in the 1500m, 8:10.97 in the 3000m, 14:08.62 in the 5000m, 29:29.17 in the 10000m and 1:05:20 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Personal best · Marathon2:15:24
2026 season best2:20:53Sep 27, 2026 · Enschede
Personal best · 10 000 m29:29.17
Last competition32. hella Hamburg Half MarathonOct 25, 2026 · 1:10:34
As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:15:24, 10 000 m 29:29.17, 2026 season best 2:20:53 (Sep 27, 2026, Enschede (NED)) · Last competition: 32. hella Hamburg Half Marathon, Oct 25, 2026, 1:10:34 · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:31.33 | – | May 17, 2026 | First League Interclub M+V |
| 2026 | 10000m | 30:43.22 | – | Jun 13, 2026 | Gouden Spike |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 30:44 | – | Sep 5, 2026 | BIG10, Rotterdam |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:10:34 | – | Oct 25, 2026 | 32. hella Hamburg Half Marathon |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:20:53 | – | Sep 27, 2026 | BMW Berlin Marathon |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:33.06 | – | Jul 19, 2025 | Night of Athletics, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 30:38 | – | Aug 2, 2025 | Belgian 10km Road Running Championships, Oscar van Rumst Stadion, Lokeren |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 32:44 | – | Dec 31, 2025 | Intersport Sylvestercross, Soest - XC 9.6km |