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Rob Van Helden
NEDMenBirth dateFeb 6, 1965
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Rob Van Helden is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on February 6, 1965. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.
His personal bests include 1:45.17 in the 800m, 3:38.56 in the 1500m, 3:40.44 in the 1500m-short-track and 1:46.91 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:46.91
1500 Metres Short Track
3:40.44
Age
61 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:46.91, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:40.44, 1996 season best 1:48.84 (Feb 11, 1996, Karlsruhe (GER) (i)) · 61 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 800m | 1:45.52 | - | Mar 20, 1996 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 1996 | 800m-short-track | 1:48.84 | - | Feb 11, 1996 | ↓ | Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 1996 | 1500m-short-track | 3:42.79 | - | Feb 4, 1996 | ↓ | Stuttgart (GER) (i) |
| 1996 | 1500m | 3:42.79 | - | Feb 4, 1996 | ↑ | Stuttgart (GER) (i) |
| 1995 | 1500m | 3:45.50 | - | Jun 5, 1995 | ↑ | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |
| 1994 | 800m-short-track | 1:46.91 | - | Mar 1, 1994 | ↓ | Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 1994 | 800m | 1:47.81 | - | Jun 4, 1994 | ↑ | Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 1994 | 1500m | 4:06.44 | - | Mar 12, 1994 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i) |
| 1994 | 1500m-short-track | 4:06.44 | - | Mar 12, 1994 | ↓ | European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i) |
| 1993 | 800m-short-track | 1:47.99 | - | Mar 6, 1993 | ↓ | Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 1993 | 800m | 1:47.99 | - | Mar 6, 1993 | ↑ | Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 1993 | 1500m | 3:42.62 | - | Mar 12, 1993 | ↑ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
| 1993 | 1500m-short-track | 3:42.62 | - | Mar 12, 1993 | ↓ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
| 1992 | 800m | 1:45.90 | - | Jun 28, 1992 | ↑ | Hengelo (NED) |
| 1991 | 800m | 1:46.7h | - | Jul 7, 1991 | ↑ | Rhede (GER) |
| 1991 | 1500m | 3:39.28 | - | Jul 12, 1991 | ↑ | Leverkusen (GER) |
| 1991 | 1500m-short-track | 3:40.44 | - | Feb 10, 1991 | ↓ | Stuttgart (GER) (i) |
| 1990 | 800m | 1:46.25 | - | Aug 12, 1990 | ↑ | Hengelo (NED) |
| 1990 | 1500m | 3:38.56 | - | Aug 1, 1990 | ↑ | Leverkusen (GER) |
| 1988 | 800m | 1:45.17 | - | Aug 14, 1988 | ↑ | Hengelo (NED) |
| 1987 | 800m | 1:45.53 | - | Jul 19, 1987 | ↑ | Hengelo (NED) |
| 1987 | 1000m-short-track | 2:20.51 | - | Mar 14, 1987 | - | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 1987 | 1500m | 3:43.44 | - | May 17, 1987 | ↑ | Tuscaloosa, AL (USA) |
| 1986 | 800m | 1:46.07 | - | Aug 6, 1986 | ↑ | Koblenz (GER) |
1996
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:49.71 | - | May 27 | Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo |
800m | 1:45.99 | - | Apr 3 | Pietersburg Engen GP, Pietersburg |
800m | 1:45.52 | - | Mar 20 | Stellenbosch Bonita Merit Meeting, Stellenbosch |
1500m-short-track | 3:53.01 | - | Mar 9 | European Indoor Championships, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:53.01 | - | Mar 8 | European Indoor Championships, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:48.84 | - | Feb 11 | Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:42.79 | - | Feb 4 | Stuttgart Sparkassen Cup, Stuttgart (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:47.64 | - | Jan 29 | Dortmund (i) |
1995
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:45.50 | - | Jun 5 | Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
1994
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:47.81 | - | Jun 4 | Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
1500m-short-track | 4:06.44 | - | Mar 12 | European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:06.44 | - | Mar 11 | European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:46.91 | - | Mar 1 | Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i) |
1993
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m-short-track | 3:50.09 | - | Mar 13 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:42.62 | - | Mar 12 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:50.09 | - | Mar 12 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:47.99 | - | Mar 6 | Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i) |
1992
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:46.98 | - | Aug 2 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
800m | 1:48.05 | - | Aug 1 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
800m | 1:45.93 | - | Jul 19 | - |
800m | 1:45.90 | - | Jun 28 | Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo |
1991
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:39.28 | - | Jul 12 | Leverkusen |
800m | 1:46.7HT | - | Jul 7 | Rhede |
1500m-short-track | 3:46.33 | - | Mar 8 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
1500m-short-track | 3:40.44 | - | Feb 10 | Stuttgart (i) |
1990
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:46.13 | - | Sep 1 | Split European Championships |
1500m | 3:40.61 | - | Aug 30 | Split European Championships |
800m | 1:48.26 | - | Aug 28 | Split European Championships |
800m | 1:48.40 | - | Aug 27 | Split European Championships |
1500m | 3:46.13 | - | Aug 27 | Split European Championships |
1500m | 3:40.61 | - | Aug 27 | Split European Championships |
800m | 1:48.26 | - | Aug 27 | Split European Championships |
1500m | 3:40.29 | - | Aug 19 | Köln |
800m | 1:46.25 | - | Aug 12 | Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo |
1500m | 3:38.56 | - | Aug 1 | Leverkusen |
800m | 1:47.82 | - | Jul 26 | La Coruna, La Coruña |
1500m | 3:42.05 | - | Jun 6 | Kerkrade |
1988
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:46.61 | - | Sep 24 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
800m | 1:46.99 | - | Sep 23 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
800m | 1:46.85 | - | Sep 2 | Essen |
800m | 1:45.17 | - | Aug 14 | Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo |
800m | 1:46.64 | - | Jul 30 | Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel |
800m | 1:47.55 | - | Jul 17 | Groningen |
800m | 1:47.34 | - | Jul 8 | London Peugeot Games, London |
800m | 1:47.30 | - | Jul 1 | Rhede |
1987
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:46.69 | - | Aug 30 | IAAF World Championships |
800m | 1:46.69 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships |
800m | 1:46.98 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships |
800m | 1:46.72 | - | Aug 5 | La Coruna, La Coruña |
800m | 1:45.53 | - | Jul 19 | Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Rob Van Helden's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?
Rob Van Helden's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:46.91, set on Mar 1, 1994 in Karlsruhe (GER) (i).
Which events does Rob Van Helden compete in?
Rob Van Helden competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.
How did Rob Van Helden perform in 1996?
1996 season best: 1:48.84, set on Feb 11, 1996 in Karlsruhe (GER) (i).