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Tijn Van Zijl

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Tijn Van Zijl is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:52.97 in the 800m, 3:51.14 in the 1500m, 8:42.42 in the 3000m, 3:53.21 in the 1500m-short-track and 1:54.20 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Key facts
1500 Metres Short Track
3:53.21
800 Metres Short Track
1:54.20
2026 season best
3:55.90
Jan 31, 2026 · Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4
Aug 7, 2026 · 3:59.56
Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4
Age
24 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:53.21, 800 Metres Short Track 1:54.20, 2026 season best 3:55.90 (Jan 31, 2026, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i)) · Last competition: Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4, Aug 7, 2026, 3:59.56 · 24 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:52.97-May 22, 2026
↑
Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 2
2026
800m-short-track
1:56.56-Feb 8, 2026
↓
9e ITS SOTRA
2026
1500m
3:54.46-May 16, 2026
↑
Next Generation Athletics
2026
1500m-short-track
3:55.90-Jan 31, 2026
↑
16e AV PEC 1910
2026
3000m
8:42.42-May 1, 2026-Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 1
2025
800m
1:54.20-Feb 2, 2025
↑
8e ITS SOTRA
2025
800m-short-track
1:54.20-Feb 2, 2025
↓
8e ITS SOTRA
2025
1500m-short-track
3:53.21-Feb 22, 2025
↑
Dutch Indoor Championships
2025
1500m
3:53.21-Feb 22, 2025
↑
Dutch Indoor Championships
2024
800m
1:54.34-Aug 2, 2024
↑
Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht - Mixed Races
2024
1500m
3:51.14-Jun 29, 2024
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Dutch Championships, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
2024
1500m-short-track
4:05.03-Feb 17, 2024
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Dutch Indoor Championships
2024
CrossCount
8:02-Dec 15, 2024
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Dutch Cross Country Championships, E3 strand, Eersel - XC 9.7km
2023
800m
1:54.37-Aug 4, 2023
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Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 5, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht - Mixed Races
2023
1500m
3:52.73-Sep 1, 2023
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Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 6, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
2023
CrossCount
5:43-Nov 26, 2023
↓
International Warandecross Tilburg, Tilburg - XC 8.0km
2022
800m
1:56.22-Jul 8, 2022
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U-Track, Utrecht (NED)
2022
1500m
4:01.41-May 13, 2022
↑
U-Track, Utrecht (NED)
2021
800m
1:55.75-Jul 4, 2021
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Heerhugowaard (NED)
2021
1500m
3:58.04-Jul 16, 2021
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Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht (NED)

2026

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:59.56-Aug 7Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4
800m
1:55.82-Jul 25Dutch Championships
1500m
3:54.53-Jun 21FBK Games - Talentenprogramma
800m
1:53.41-Jun 13Gouden Spike
1500m
3:56.94-May 31Competitie 2e Divisie Poule 3 R2
800m
1:52.97-May 22Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 2
1500m
3:54.46-May 16Next Generation Athletics
3000m
8:42.42-May 1Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 1
1500m-short-track
4:01.98-Feb 28Dutch Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:56.56-Feb 89e ITS SOTRA
1500m-short-track
3:55.90-Jan 3116e AV PEC 1910

2025

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m-short-track
3:53.21-Feb 23Dutch Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:53.21-Feb 22Dutch Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:54.20-Feb 28e ITS SOTRA
1500m-short-track
3:55.78-Jan 2515e AV PEC 1910 Indoor, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (i)

2024

10 performances

2022

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:02.93-Sep 16Wageningen Track Meeting 4, De Bongerd, Wageningen
800m
1:57.17-Sep 11Competitie 1e - 2e Divisie, Sportpark De Bongerd, Barendrecht
800m
1:57.30-Jul 24Open Haarlemse Zondagwedstrijd, Pim Mulier Sportpark, Haarlem - Invitational Events
800m
1:56.22-Jul 8Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting, U-Track, Utrecht
800m
1:57.63-Jul 3Competitie 1e Divisie Poule 2 R3, AV Spado, Bergen op Zoom
1500m
4:01.50-Jun 10Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
800m
1:57.83-May 22Competitie 1e Divisie Poule 2 R2, Atletiekvereniging Hera, Heerhugowaard
1500m
4:01.41-May 13Runnersworld Track Meeting - Lars Janssen memorial, U-Track, Utrecht

2021

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:56.15-Sep 24Wageningen Track Meeting 2, De Bongerd, Wageningen
1500m
4:04.15-Sep 12Dutch U20 Championships, De Schothorst, Amersfoort
1500m
4:08.40-Sep 11Dutch U20 Championships, De Schothorst, Amersfoort
1500m
3:58.42-Sep 3Runnersworld Utrecht Trackmeeting, U-Track, Utrecht
1500m
3:58.04-Jul 16Runners World Utrecht Trackmeeting 1, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
1500m
4:02.36-Jul 8Trackmeeting Rotterdam Atletiek, Sportpark De Bongerd, Barendrecht
800m
1:55.75-Jul 4Competitie 1e Divisie Poule 2 R3, Heerhugowaard
1500m
3:58.43-Jun 13Nationaal Kwalificatie Evenement, De Schothorst, Amersfoort

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tijn Van Zijl's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best?

Tijn Van Zijl's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:53.21, set on Feb 22, 2025 in Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i).

Which events does Tijn Van Zijl compete in?

Tijn Van Zijl competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

How did Tijn Van Zijl perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 3:55.90, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i). Last competition: Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4 on Aug 7, 2026, 3:59.56.