Merlijn Van Der Velden
NetherlandsActive- Born
- Jan 7, 2003 (23 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · 1500 m
Merlijn Van Der Velden is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on January 7, 2003. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:48.60 in the 1500m, 8:10.78 in the 3000m, 14:19.76 in the 5000m, 1:07:37 in the Semi and 14:35 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road29:29
2026 season best29:29Jan 11, 2026 · Valencia
Personal best · 1500 m3:48.60
Last competitionFBK Games - TalentenprogrammaJun 21, 2026 · 3:49.50
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 29:29, 1500 m 3:48.60, 2026 season best 29:29 (Jan 11, 2026, Valencia (ESP)) · Last competition: FBK Games - Talentenprogramma, Jun 21, 2026, 3:49.50 · 23 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:49.50 | – | Jun 21, 2026 | FBK Games - Talentenprogramma |
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:07.95 | – | Jun 6, 2026 | Flanders Cup VS |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 29:29 | – | Jan 11, 2026 | 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:49.65 | – | Jul 12, 2025 | Moore-Guldensporenmeeting, Sportcentrum Wembley, Kortrijk |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:10.78 | – | Jun 7, 2025 | Flanders Cup VS, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:27.52 | – | Jul 19, 2025 | Night of Athletics, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 29:56 | – | Jan 12, 2025 | 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia |
| 2025 | 15Kilometr | 46:22 | – | Nov 16, 2025 | NN Zevenheuvelenloop |