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Ryan Clarke
NetherlandsActive- Born
- Nov 17, 1997 (28 years old)
- Events
- 800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track
Ryan Clarke is a Dutch middle-distance runner born on November 17, 1997. He specializes in the 800 metres and has established himself as the Netherlands' premier performer in the event through multiple national championship victories.
Clarke has won multiple Dutch national championships over 800 metres and has competed at major international championships, including the 2024 Olympic Games. In January 2026, he set a new Dutch indoor national record over 800 metres, cementing his status as his country's fastest indoor 800 metres runner.
As the Dutch national record holder indoors and multiple-time national champion, Clarke represents the best of Dutch middle-distance running. His Olympic experience and record-breaking performances demonstrate his standing as an elite 800 metres specialist.
As of Oct 29, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:44.72, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:18.35, 2026 season best 1:44.72 (Jan 24, 2026, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Memorial Zbigniewa Ludwichowskiego, Aug 30, 2026, 1:15.73 · National record (800 Metres Short Track) · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 47.73 | – | May 23, 2026 | IFAM Outdoor |
| 2026 | 600m | 1:15.73 | – | Aug 30, 2026 | Memorial Zbigniewa Ludwichowskiego |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 1:44.72 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:45.38 | – | Aug 26, 2026 | 9. International Wiesław Maniak Memorial |
| 2026 | 800m Indoor | 1:45.38 | – | Aug 26, 2026 | 9. International Wiesław Maniak Memorial |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:46.54 | – | Feb 8, 2026 | Meeting Metz Moselle Athlélor Crédit Mutuel |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:45.26 | – | Aug 20, 2025 | Internationales Abendsportfest |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:45.65 | – | Mar 8, 2025 | European Athletics Indoor Championships |