Rick Van Riel

Born
Feb 15, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Rick Van Riel is a Netherlands sprinter, born on February 15, 2002. He competes primarily in the 400m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 49.77 in the 400m, 49.90 in the 400m, 1:45.77 in the 800m, 3:35.63 in the 1500m and 3:56.28 in the Mile. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 1500 m3:35.63
2026 season best3:36.32Sep 2, 2026 · TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt
Personal best · 800 m1:45.77
Last competitionThe Monument Mile ClassicSep 5, 2026 · 3:37.71

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:35.63 (#641 all-time), 800 m 1:45.77 (#775 all-time), 2026 season best 3:36.32 (Sep 2, 2026, TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt (GER)) · Last competition: The Monument Mile Classic, Sep 5, 2026, 3:37.71 · 24 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mIndoorApeldoorn 202249.77932 pts––
800mSzczecin 2024Netherlands 800 m all-time list1:45.771,150 pts#775#467
1500mTrier 2025Netherlands 1500 m all-time list3:35.631,166 pts#641#165
MileStirling 2024Netherlands Mile all-time list3:56.281,121 pts–#44
1500m-short-trackIndoorErfurt 20263:40.421,151 pts–#123

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:47.71–May 23, 2026IFAM Outdoor
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:48.33–Feb 22, 2026Invitatiewedstrijd senioren
20261500m 3:36.32–Sep 2, 202625. Volksbank Trier Eifel Flutlichtmeeting, Moselstadion, Trier
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:40.42–Feb 13, 202613. Erfurt Indoor 2026, Hartwig-Gauder-Halle, Erfurt (i)
20261500m-short-track 3:42.37–Jan 31, 202616e AV PEC 1910
2026Mile 3:53.04–Sep 5, 2026The Monument Mile Classic
2025800m 1:48.25–Apr 12, 2025FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone
20251000m 2:20.08–May 18, 2025Internationales Läufermeeting

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rick Van Riel's 1500 m personal best is 3:35.63, set on Sep 2, 2025 in Moselstadion, Trier (GER), #641 on the all-time list.

Rick Van Riel competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2026 season best: 3:36.32, set on Sep 2, 2026 in TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt (GER). Last competition: The Monument Mile Classic on Sep 5, 2026, 3:37.71.