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Ruth VAN DER Meijden
- Born
- Aug 15, 1984 (42 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road
Ruth VAN DER Meijden is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on August 15, 1984. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:32.91 in the 1500m, 9:20.81 in the 3000m, 16:39.96 in the 5000m, 34:25.94 in the 10000m and 1:13:01 in the Semi. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Personal best · Marathon2:29:30
2024 season best34:35Feb 11, 2024 · Schoorl
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road33:17
Last competitionMattoni Olomouc Half Marathon, OlomoucJun 15, 2024 · 1:20:30
As of Nov 7, 2026: Marathon 2:29:30, 10 Kilometres Road 33:17, 2024 season best 34:35 (Feb 11, 2024, Schoorl (NED)) · Last competition: Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc, Jun 15, 2024, 1:20:30 · 42 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 34:35 | – | Feb 11, 2024 | Groet uit Schoorl Run |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:20:30 | – | Jun 15, 2024 | Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 28:29 | – | Nov 26, 2023 | International Warandecross Tilburg, Tilburg - XC 8.0km |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 34:24 | – | Feb 12, 2023 | Groet uit Schoorl Run |
| 2023 | 15Kilometr | 53:01 | – | Nov 19, 2023 | NN Zevenheuvelenloop |
| 2023 | 10MilesRoa | 58:05 | – | Sep 17, 2023 | Dam tot Damloop |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:16:39 | – | Oct 1, 2023 | Amgen Singelloop Breda, Breda - Dutch Half Marathon Ch. |
| 2022 | CrossCount | 28:42 | – | Nov 27, 2022 | International Warandecross Tilburg, Tilburg - XC 10.0km |