Rick Liesting

Birth dateJul 18, 1977

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Rick Liesting is a Netherlands race walker, born on July 18, 1977. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 5Kilometre.

His personal bests include 1:29:19 in the 20kmW, 4:20:35 in the 50kmW, 28:47 in the 5Kilometre, 12:37.03 in the 3000m-short-track and 48:26 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Key facts

20 km race walk

1:29:19

50 km Race Walk

4:20:35

2020 season best

1:31:13.9h

Aug 29, 2020

2020 season best

Age

49 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:29:19, 50 km Race Walk 4:20:35, 2020 season best 1:31:13.9h (Aug 29, 2020) · 49 years old

Personal bests

1:29:19

4:20:35

28:47

12:37.03

48:26

1:31:13.9HT

2:41:51.60

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2020	20kmW	1:31:13.9h	-	Aug 29, 2020	↑	Dutch 20,000m Race Walking Championships
2020	3000m-short-track	12:37.4h	-	Sep 12, 2020	↑	Drunen (NED)
2020	20,000Metr	1:31:13.9h	-	Aug 29, 2020	-	Dutch 20,000m Race Walking Championships
2019	20kmW	1:33:13	-	Apr 13, 2019	↑	German 20km Race Walking Championships
2019	50kmW	4:20:35	-	Mar 23, 2019	↑	Dudinska 50
2018	20kmW	1:32:31	-	May 5, 2018	↑	IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
2017	3Kilometre	12:37.03	-	Jun 22, 2017	-	Avondwedstrijd DAK Drunen
2017	3000m-short-track	12:37.03	-	Jun 22, 2017	↑	Avondwedstrijd DAK Drunen
2017	20kmW	1:32:53	-	Apr 23, 2017	↑	Naumburg (GER)
2017	50kmW	4:44:39	-	Oct 1, 2017	↑	Tilburg (NED)
2016	3000m-short-track	13:07.40	-	Sep 10, 2016	↑	Veenendaal (NED)
2016	10Kilometr	48:26	-	Mar 6, 2016	↑	Rotterdam (NED)
2016	20kmW	1:37:58	-	Oct 2, 2016	↑	Tilburg (NED)
2016	30,000Metr	2:41:51.60	-	Sep 4, 2016	-	Drunen (NED)
2015	3000m-short-track	14:01.60	-	Sep 5, 2015	↑	Veenendaal (NED)
2015	10Kilometr	52:41	-	Mar 1, 2015	↑	Rotterdam (NED)
2015	20kmW	1:48:07	-	Aug 2, 2015	↑	Amsterdam (NED)
2014	5Kilometre	28:47	-	Mar 2, 2014	-	Rotterdam (NED)

2020

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m-short-track	12:37.4HT	-	Sep 12	Snelwandelen, Drunen
20,000Metr	1:31:13.9HT	-	Aug 29	Dutch 20,000m Race Walking Championships
20kmW	1:31:13.9HT	-	Aug 29	Dutch 20,000m Race Walking Championships

2019

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
50kmW	4:36:53	-	Oct 6	Race Walking Meet, Tilburg - Dutch Race Walk Ch.
20kmW	1:31:23	-	Jun 16	Dutch 20km Race Walking Championships
50kmW	DNF	-	May 19	European Race Walking Cup
20kmW	1:33:13	-	Apr 13	German 20km Race Walking Championships
50kmW	4:20:35	-	Mar 23	Dudinska 50

2018

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
20kmW	1:32:31	-	May 6	IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
20kmW	1:32:31	-	May 5	IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
20kmW	1:32:49	-	Apr 7	Poděbrady EA Race Walking Permit Meeting, Poděbrady
20kmW	1:29:19	-	Mar 11	Lugano Trophy

2017

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
50kmW	4:44:39	-	Oct 1	Tilburg Race Walking Meet, Tilburg
3000m-short-track	12:37.03	-	Jun 22	Avondwedstrijd DAK Drunen
3Kilometre	12:37.03	-	Jun 22	Avondwedstrijd DAK Drunen
20kmW	1:32:53	-	Apr 23	Naumburg International Race Walking Championships, Naumburg
20kmW	1:34:52	-	Mar 19	Lugano Trophy Race Walking Meet, Lugano

2016

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
20kmW	1:37:58	-	Oct 2	Tilburg Race Waking Meet, Tilburg
3000m-short-track	13:07.40	-	Sep 10	Veenendaal Race Walking Meet, Veenendaal
30,000Metr	2:41:51.60	-	Sep 4	Drunen Race Walking Meet, Drunen
20kmW	1:41:20	-	Jun 19	Dutch Championships
10Kilometr	50:04	-	Apr 3	Dordrecht Race Walking Meet, Dordrecht
10Kilometr	48:26	-	Mar 6	Rotterdam Race Walking Meeting, Rotterdam
20kmW	1:43:45	-	Feb 21	Amsterdam Race Walking Meeting, Amsterdam
10Kilometr	48:59	-	Feb 7	Rotterdam Race Walking Meeting, Rotterdam
10Kilometr	48:37	-	Jan 3	Rotterdam Race Walking Meeting, Rotterdam

2015

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m-short-track	14:01.60	-	Sep 5	Veenendaal 3000m Race Walk, Veenendaal
20kmW	1:48:07	-	Aug 2	Amsterdam 20km Race Walk, Amsterdam
10Kilometr	52:41	-	Mar 1	Rotterdam 10km Race Walk, Rotterdam

2014

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	28:47	-	Mar 2	Winterserie, Rotterdam

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rick Liesting's 20 km race walk personal best?

Rick Liesting's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:29:19, set on Mar 11, 2018 in Lugano (SUI).

Which events does Rick Liesting compete in?

Rick Liesting competes in the 20 km race walk and 50 km Race Walk.

How did Rick Liesting perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 1:31:13.9h, set on Aug 29, 2020.