Michel KERKDIJK

Born
Feb 18, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
800 m

Michel KERKDIJK is a Netherlands sprinter, born on February 18, 1987. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 49.68 in the 400m, 1:50.30 in the 800m, 3:57.27 in the 1500m, 2:34:56 in the Marathon and 1:52.24 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 800 m1:50.30
2026 season best2:29:07Sep 27, 2026
Last competitionBMW Berlin MarathonSep 27, 2026 · 2:29:07

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:50.30, 2026 season best 2:29:07 (Sep 27, 2026) · Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon, Sep 27, 2026, 2:29:07 · 39 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mUden 2007Netherlands 400 m all-time list49.68877 pts–
800mGent 2006Netherlands 800 m all-time list1:50.301,018 pts–
1500mKeien 2006Netherlands 1500 m all-time list3:57.27887 pts–
MarathonEnschede 2025Netherlands Marathon all-time list2:34:56724 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorWien 20071:52.241,016 pts–
800m-short-track20071:52.241,016 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:29:07–Sep 27, 2026BMW Berlin Marathon
2025Marathon 2:34:56–Apr 13, 2025Enschede Marathon
2024Marathon 2:35:41–Apr 14, 2024NN Marathon Rotterdam
2009800m 1:53.20–May 23, 2009Hoorn (NED)
2008800m 1:52.05–Jul 20, 2008Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2007400m 49.68–Aug 4, 2007Uden (NED)
2007800m-short-track 1:52.24–Jan 30, 2007–
2007800m-short-track Indoor1:52.24–Jan 30, 2007Wien (AUT) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Michel KERKDIJK's 800 m personal best is 1:50.30, set on Jul 16, 2006 in Gent (BEL).

Michel KERKDIJK competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 2:29:07, set on Sep 27, 2026. Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon on Sep 27, 2026, 2:29:07.