Merel Van Het Kaar

NetherlandsNetherlandsActive
Born
Jan 1, 2007 (19 years old)
Events
200 Metres Short Track · Long Jump

Merel Van Het Kaar is a Netherlands sprinter, born on January 1, 2007. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 200m.

Her personal bests include 12.98 in the 100m, 25.08 in the 200m, 25.09 in the 200m, 59.36 in the 400m and 2:33.05 in the 800m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track25.09
2026 season best25.09Jan 10, 2026 · Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent
2026 season best
Personal best · Long Jump5.69
Last competitionASICS Dutch U20 ChampionshipsSep 18, 2026 · 5.56
ASICS Dutch U20 Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 25.09, Long Jump 5.69, 2026 season best 25.09 (Jan 10, 2026, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (BEL)) · Last competition: ASICS Dutch U20 Championships, Sep 18, 2026, 5.56 · 19 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mAlphen aan den Rijn 2023Netherlands 100 m all-time list12.98807 pts––
200mLeiden 2026Netherlands 200 m all-time list25.08934 pts––
200mIndoorGent 202625.09985 pts––
400mHuizen 2025Netherlands 400 m all-time list59.36859 pts––
800mIndoorApeldoorn 20262:33.05704 pts––
800mAssen 2025Netherlands 800 m all-time list2:35.06620 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026HJ 1.56–Jan 31, 202616e AV PEC 1910
2026HJ Indoor1.57–Feb 15, 2026Dutch U20 Indoor Combined Events Championships
2026LJ 5.69–Jan 31, 202616e AV PEC 1910
2026LJ Indoor5.92–Feb 22, 2026ASICS Dutch U20 Indoor Championships
202660m Indoor7.96–Jan 17, 2026Indoormeeting Gent
202660m 7.96–Jan 17, 2026Indoormeeting Gent
202660mH Indoor9.20–Feb 14, 2026Dutch U20 Indoor Combined Events Championships
2026SP 9.98–Jun 6, 2026Dutch U20 Combined Events Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Merel Van Het Kaar's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 25.09, set on Jan 10, 2026 in Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (BEL).

Merel Van Het Kaar competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and Long Jump.

2026 season best: 25.09, set on Jan 10, 2026 in Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (BEL). Last competition: ASICS Dutch U20 Championships on Sep 18, 2026, 5.56.