Tijn Van Zijl

NetherlandsNetherlandsActive
Born
Jan 1, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
1500 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

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 3:55.90 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:55.90
2026 season best3:55.90Jan 31, 2026 · Omnisport, Apeldoorn
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:54.20
Last competitionRunnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4Aug 7, 2026 · 3:59.56
Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:55.90, 800 Metres Short Track 1:54.20, 2026 season best 3:55.90 (Jan 31, 2026, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED)) · Last competition: Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4, Aug 7, 2026, 3:59.56 · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mUtrecht 2026Netherlands 800 m all-time list1:52.97943 pts––
1500mHengelo 2024Netherlands 1500 m all-time list3:51.14962 pts––
3000mUtrecht 2026Netherlands 3000 m all-time list8:42.42822 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorApeldoorn 20253:53.21980 pts––
1500m-short-trackApeldoorn 20263:55.90946 pts–#417
800m-short-trackIndoorApeldoorn 20251:54.20962 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:52.97–May 22, 2026Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 2
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:56.56–Feb 8, 20269e ITS SOTRA
20261500m 3:54.46–May 16, 2026Next Generation Athletics
20261500m-short-track 3:55.90–Jan 31, 202616e AV PEC 1910
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:01.98–Feb 28, 2026Dutch Indoor Championships
20263000m 8:42.42–May 1, 2026Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 1
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:54.20–Feb 2, 20258e ITS SOTRA
2025800m Indoor1:54.20–Feb 2, 20258e ITS SOTRA
FAQ

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Tijn Van Zijl's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:55.90, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED).

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

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