Melissa Benoumeur

Melissa Benoumeur

BelgiumBelgiumActive
Born
May 18, 1980 (46 years old)
Events
5000 m · 1500 m

Melissa Benoumeur is a Belgium middle-distance runner, born on May 18, 1980. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:19.15 in the 800m, 4:34.36 in the 1500m, 9:54.38 in the 3000m, 16:47.88 in the 5000m and 1:23:22 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.

Personal best · 5000 m16:47.88
2026 season best2:53:49Feb 15, 2026 · Sevilla
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:34.36
Last competitionZurich Maratón SevillaFeb 15, 2026 · 2:53:49
Zurich Maratón Sevilla

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:47.88, 1500 m 4:34.36, 2026 season best 2:53:49 (Feb 15, 2026, Sevilla (ESP)) · Last competition: Zurich Maratón Sevilla, Feb 15, 2026, 2:53:49 · 46 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIstanbul 1998Belgium 800 m all-time list2:19.15845 pts–
1500mHechtel 2000Belgium 1500 m all-time list4:34.36946 pts–
3000mRiga 1999Belgium 3000 m all-time list9:54.38931 pts–
5000mBruxelles 1999Belgium 5000 m all-time list16:47.88964 pts–
SemiSanta Pola 2025Belgium Half Marathon all-time list1:23:22872 pts–
MarathonSevilla 2026Belgium Marathon all-time list2:53:49907 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:53:49–Feb 15, 2026Zurich Maratón Sevilla
202510Kilometr 36:41–Nov 15, 2025Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km, Lille
2025Semi 1:23:22–Jan 19, 202533ª Mitja Marató Internacional Vila de Santa Pola, Santa Pola
2025Marathon 2:59:47–Feb 23, 2025Zurich Maratón Sevilla
202410Kilometr 38:44–Mar 3, 2024Fleurbaix j'y cours
2023Semi 1:25:30–Mar 26, 2023Weir Venloop, Venlo
201610MilesRoa 59:45–Apr 17, 2016Antwerpen (BEL)
20001500m 4:34.36–Aug 5, 2000Hechtel (BEL)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Melissa Benoumeur's 5000 m personal best is 16:47.88, set on Jul 18, 1999 in Bruxelles (BEL).

Melissa Benoumeur competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:53:49, set on Feb 15, 2026 in Sevilla (ESP). Last competition: Zurich Maratón Sevilla on Feb 15, 2026, 2:53:49.