Merel De Knegt

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Merel De Knegt

NetherlandsNetherlands
Born
May 9, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · Marathon

Merel De Knegt is a Netherlands long-distance runner, born on May 9, 1979. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 16:33.48 in the 5000m, 36:34.15 in the 10000m, 1:13:10 in the Semi, 2:35:07 in the Marathon and 16:49 in the 5Kilometre. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road33:09
2017 season best35:52Feb 12, 2017 · Schoorl
2017 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:35:07

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 33:09, Marathon 2:35:07, 2017 season best 35:52 (Feb 12, 2017, Schoorl (NED)) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mAmsterdam 2006Netherlands 5000 m all-time list16:33.48554 pts–
10000mDrunen 2005Netherlands 10 000 m all-time list36:34.15479 pts–
SemiThe Hague 2010Netherlands Half Marathon all-time list1:13:10716 pts–
MarathonEindhoven 2012Netherlands Marathon all-time list2:35:07722 pts–
5KilometreNijmegen 201216:49–
15KilometrNijmegen 201251:43–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201710Kilometr 35:52–Feb 12, 2017Schoorl (NED)
2017Semi 1:18:09–Oct 8, 2017Eindhoven (NED)
201610Kilometr 35:40–Jul 2, 2016Chaam (NED)
2016Semi 1:18:45–Oct 9, 2016Eindhoven (NED)
20125Kilometre 16:49–May 20, 2012Nijmegen (NED)
201210Kilometr 33:47–Sep 2, 2012Tilburg (NED)
201215Kilometr 51:43–Nov 18, 2012Nijmegen (NED)
2012Semi 1:14:31–Mar 11, 2012Den Haag (NED)

Media

Merel De Knegt
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Merel De Knegt's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 33:09, set on Feb 14, 2010 in Schoorl (NED).

Merel De Knegt competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Marathon.

2017 season best: 35:52, set on Feb 12, 2017 in Schoorl (NED).