Melle Van Der Zanden
NetherlandsActive- Born
- Jan 1, 2008 (18 years old)
- Events
- 1500 Metres Short Track · 3000 m
Melle Van Der Zanden is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2008. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 1:59.52 in the 800m, 4:00.77 in the 1500m, 4:02.73 in the 1500m, 8:46.86 in the 3000m and 15:19 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track4:00.77
2026 season best4:00.77Jan 31, 2026 · Omnisport, Apeldoorn
Personal best · 3000 m8:46.86
Last competitionSplitTime NK TeamsMay 30, 2026 · 4:04.87
As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 4:00.77, 3000 m 8:46.86, 2026 season best 4:00.77 (Jan 31, 2026, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED)) · Last competition: SplitTime NK Teams, May 30, 2026, 4:04.87 · 18 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mIndoorApeldoorn 20264:00.77886 pts–#838
5KilometreVenlo 202515:19––
1500m-short-trackIndoorApeldoorn 20264:00.77886 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track | 4:00.77 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | 16e AV PEC 1910 |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 4:00.77 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | 16e AV PEC 1910 |
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:02.73 | – | May 16, 2026 | Next Generation Athletics |
| 2026 | 1500m Indoor | 4:02.73 | – | May 16, 2026 | Next Generation Athletics |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:59.52 | – | Jun 22, 2025 | Competitie U18/U20 Poule 36 R3 |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:03.20 | – | Jul 26, 2025 | RFFA - Rotterdam Festival For Athletics, Sportcomplex Het Langepad, Rotterdam |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 4:03.26 | – | Feb 16, 2025 | ASICS Dutch U18 Indoor Championships, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:46.86 | – | Jul 11, 2025 | Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht |