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Robert Smits

Robert Smits

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Birth dateAug 11, 1970

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Robert Smits is a Netherlands long-distance runner, born on August 11, 1970. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:30.51 in the 3000m, 14:23.39 in the 5000m, 1:04:10 in the Semi, 2:18:05 in the Marathon and 46:48 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Key facts

Half Marathon

1:04:10

Marathon

2:18:05

2003 season best

8:30.51

Jul 5, 2003

2003 season best

Age

56 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Half Marathon 1:04:10, Marathon 2:18:05, 2003 season best 8:30.51 (Jul 5, 2003) · 56 years old

PB

Personal bests

8:30.51

14:23.39

1:04:10

2:18:05

46:48

29:38

50:28

1:03:54

1:41:40

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2003	3000m	8:30.51	-	Jul 5, 2003	-	-
2002	10Kilometr	30:33	-	Jun 8, 2002	↓	-
2002	15Kilometr	46:48	-	Nov 17, 2002	↑	-
2002	Semi	1:04:20	-	Mar 23, 2002	↑	-
2001	10Kilometr	29:38	-	May 6, 2001	↓	-
2001	CrossCount	30:33	-	Dec 9, 2001	↓	8th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Thun
2001	15Kilometr	47:14	-	Nov 11, 2001	↑	-
2001	20Kilometr	1:04:30	-	Mar 11, 2001	↓	-
2001	Semi	1:06:34	-	May 20, 2001	↑	-
2001	Marathon	2:18:27	-	Sep 30, 2001	↓	-
2000	5000m	14:23.39	-	Jul 1, 2000	-	-
2000	10Kilometr	30:08	-	Jun 10, 2000	↓	-
2000	10MilesRoa	50:28	-	Jun 4, 2000	↑	-
2000	20Kilometr	1:03:54	-	Mar 12, 2000	↓	-
2000	30Kilometr	1:41:40	-	Feb 20, 2000	-	-
2000	Marathon	2:22:14	-	Apr 16, 2000	↓	-
1999	10MilesRoa	51:23	-	Sep 5, 1999	↑	-
1999	Semi	1:04:10	-	Mar 27, 1999	↑	-
1999	Marathon	2:18:05	-	Sep 26, 1999	↓	-
1998	10Kilometr	30:14	-	Apr 5, 1998	↓	-
1998	CrossCount	39:15	-	Mar 22, 1998	↓	26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
1998	Semi	1:05:21	-	Mar 29, 1998	↑	-
1997	Semi	1:05:15	-	Sep 27, 1997	↑	-
1995	CrossCount	29:36	-	Dec 2, 1995	↓	2nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick

2003

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:30.51	-	Jul 5	Uden Keien Meeting, Keien

2002

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	46:48	-	Nov 17	Nijmegen 15 km, Nijmegen
10Kilometr	30:33	-	Jun 8	Groesbeek 10 km, Groesbeek
Semi	1:04:20	-	Mar 23	The Hague City-Pier-City, The Hague
Semi	1:06:40	-	Jan 13	Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2001

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:06:36	-	Dec 22	Dronten Half Marathon, Dronten
CrossCount	30:33	-	Dec 9	8th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Thun
15Kilometr	47:14	-	Nov 11	Nijmegen 15 km, Nijmegen
Marathon	2:18:27	-	Sep 30	Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Semi	1:06:39	-	Sep 9	Deurne Half Marathon, Deurne
Semi	1:06:34	-	May 20	Utrecht Half Marathon, Utrecht
10Kilometr	29:38	-	May 6	Almere 10 km, Almere
20Kilometr	1:04:30	-	Mar 11	Alphen aan den Rijn 20 km, Alphen aan den Rijn

2000

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:23.39	-	Jul 1	Uden Keien Meeting, Uden
10Kilometr	30:08	-	Jun 10	Groesbeek 10 km, Groesbeek
10MilesRoa	50:28	-	Jun 4	Tilburg 10 Miles, Tilburg
Marathon	2:22:14	-	Apr 16	Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
10Kilometr	30:56	-	Apr 9	Brunssum 10 km, Brunssum
20Kilometr	1:03:54	-	Mar 12	Alphen aan den Rijn 20 km, Alphen aan den Rijn
30Kilometr	1:41:40	-	Feb 20	Schoorl 30 km, Schoorl

1999

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:18:05	-	Sep 26	Berlin Marathon, Berlin
10MilesRoa	51:23	-	Sep 5	Telematica Run, Heerlen
Marathon	2:21:25	-	Apr 18	Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi	1:04:10	-	Mar 27	The Hague City-Pier-City, The Hague

1998

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:14	-	Apr 5	Parelloop, Brunssum
Semi	1:05:21	-	Mar 29	City-Pier-City, The Hague
CrossCount	39:15	-	Mar 22	26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
Semi	1:05:47	-	Jan 11	Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

1997

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:05:15	-	Sep 27	Half Marathon, Veghel
Semi	1:07:09	-	Aug 31	Catania Universiade, Catania
Semi	1:05:39	-	Jun 8	Dutch Half Marathon Ch., Enschede

1995

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	29:36	-	Dec 2	2nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Robert Smits's Half Marathon personal best?

Robert Smits's Half Marathon personal best is 1:04:10, set on Mar 27, 1999 in The Hague (NED).

Which events does Robert Smits compete in?

Robert Smits competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Robert Smits perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 8:30.51, set on Jul 5, 2003.