Tuur Mertens

BelgiumBelgiumActive
Born
Jan 1, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
3000 m

Tuur Mertens is a Belgium middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:01.38 in the 1500m, 8:27.80 in the 3000m, 15:33.43 in the 5000m, 15:08 in the 5Kilometre and 31:35 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.

Personal best · 3000 m8:27.80
2026 season best8:27.80May 1, 2026 · Sport Vlaanderen Herentals, Herentals
Last competitionBIG10, RotterdamSep 5, 2026 · 30:47

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 8:27.80, 2026 season best 8:27.80 (May 1, 2026, Sport Vlaanderen Herentals, Herentals (BEL)) · Last competition: BIG10, Rotterdam, Sep 5, 2026, 30:47 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mLiège 2026Belgium 1500 m all-time list4:01.38839 pts–
3000mHerentals 2026Belgium 3000 m all-time list8:27.80899 pts–
5000mHeusden-Zolder 2023Belgium 5000 m all-time list15:33.43713 pts–
5KilometreNijmegen 202515:08–
10KilometrRotterdam 202531:35–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:01.38–Jul 15, 2026Meeting International d'Athlétisme de la Province de Liège
20263000m 8:27.80–May 1, 202618de ACHL 1 mei Athletics Classic Meeting
20265Kilometre 15:17–Mar 29, 2026Arrow Venloop
202610Kilometr 30:47–Sep 5, 2026BIG10, Rotterdam
20253000m 8:39.41–Aug 16, 2025Meeting voor Mon, AtletiekArena Gaston Roelants Kessel-Lo / Hal 5, Leuven
20255Kilometre 15:08–Apr 5, 2025Seven Hills Record Run
202510Kilometr 31:35–Sep 6, 2025BIG10
20241500m 4:05.55–May 9, 2024Harry Schulting Games, Vughtse Sports Club Prins Hendrik, Vught
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tuur Mertens's 3000 m personal best is 8:27.80, set on May 1, 2026 in Sport Vlaanderen Herentals, Herentals (BEL).

Tuur Mertens competes in the 3000 m.

2026 season best: 8:27.80, set on May 1, 2026 in Sport Vlaanderen Herentals, Herentals (BEL). Last competition: BIG10, Rotterdam on Sep 5, 2026, 30:47.