Melvin Franken
- Born
- Dec 31, 1991 (34 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 15 Kilometres Road
Melvin Franken is a Netherlands long-distance runner, born on December 31, 1991. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 8:58.61 in the 3000m, 14:57.82 in the 5000m, 31:34.57 in the 10000m, 2:24:28 in the Marathon and 47:54 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Personal best · Marathon2:24:28
2023 season best2:24:34Dec 3, 2023
Personal best · 15 Kilometres Road47:54
Last competitionMaraton Valencia Trinidad AlfonsoDec 3, 2023 · 2:24:34
As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:24:28, 15 Kilometres Road 47:54, 2023 season best 2:24:34 (Dec 3, 2023) · Last competition: Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, Dec 3, 2023, 2:24:34 · 34 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
15KilometrNijmegen 202347:54–
10KilometrHem 202132:01–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15Kilometr | 47:54 | – | Nov 19, 2023 | NN Zevenheuvelenloop |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:24:34 | – | Dec 3, 2023 | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 32:13 | – | May 15, 2022 | Dutch 10 km Road Running Championships, Venlo |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:24:28 | – | Oct 9, 2022 | – |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 32:01 | – | Aug 29, 2021 | Dutch 10 km Road Running Championships, Hem |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:26:51 | – | Oct 17, 2021 | TCS Amsterdam Marathon |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:39.61 | – | Aug 20, 2020 | – |
| 2020 | 5000m | 14:57.82 | – | Sep 17, 2020 | – |