Rik Heijnen

Rik Heijnen

Born
Jan 1, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
1500 Metres Short Track · 3000 m

Rik Heijnen is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1990. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:01.51 in the 1500m, 8:43.67 in the 3000m, 16:20.85 in the 5000m, 4:04.27 in the 1500m-short-track and 8:57.74 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track4:04.27
2024 season best8:20Dec 15, 2024
Personal best · 3000 m8:43.67
Last competitionDutch Cross Country Championships, E3 strand, Eersel - XC 9.7kmDec 15, 2024 · 8:20

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 4:04.27, 3000 m 8:43.67, 2024 season best 8:20 (Dec 15, 2024) · Last competition: Dutch Cross Country Championships, E3 strand, Eersel - XC 9.7km, Dec 15, 2024, 8:20 · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNijmegen 2016Netherlands 1500 m all-time list4:01.51837 pts–
3000mVught 2018Netherlands 3000 m all-time list8:43.67816 pts–
5000mHelmond 2022Netherlands 5000 m all-time list16:20.85586 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorApeldoorn 20114:04.27844 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorApeldoorn 20118:57.74760 pts–
3000m-short-track20118:57.74760 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024CrossCount 8:20–Dec 15, 2024Dutch Cross Country Championships, E3 strand, Eersel - XC 9.7km
20225000m 16:20.85–Jul 17, 2022Atletiekbaan Helmondse Atletiek Club, Helmond (NED)
20181500m 4:05.45–Jun 1, 2018Utrecht (NED)
20183000m 8:43.67–May 10, 2018Vught (NED)
20171000m 2:40.16–Jul 5, 2017Grefrath-Oedt (GER)
20161500m 4:01.51–May 18, 2016Nijmegen (NED)
20163000m 8:51.56–May 5, 2016Vught (NED)
20111500m-short-track Indoor4:04.27–Feb 12, 2011Dutch Indoor Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rik Heijnen's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 4:04.27, set on Feb 12, 2011 in Apeldoorn (NED) (i).

Rik Heijnen competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 3000 m.

2024 season best: 8:20, set on Dec 15, 2024. Last competition: Dutch Cross Country Championships, E3 strand, Eersel - XC 9.7km on Dec 15, 2024, 8:20.