Van Clarkson

CanadaCanadaActive
Born
Jan 1, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track

Van Clarkson is a Canada middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2008. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:03.95 in the 1500m, 8:39.57 in the 3000m, 8:53.49 in the 3000m, 14:58 in the 5Kilometre and 8:39.57 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:39.57
2026 season best8:39.57Feb 27, 2026 · Track and Field Centre Indoor Track, Toronto (CAN) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionCanadian U20 Indoor Championships, Track and Field Centre Indoor Track, Toronto (i)Feb 27, 2026 · 8:39.57
Canadian U20 Indoor Championships, Track and Field Centre Indoor Track, Toronto (i)

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:39.57, 2026 season best 8:39.57 (Feb 27, 2026, Track and Field Centre Indoor Track, Toronto (CAN) (i)) · Last competition: Canadian U20 Indoor Championships, Track and Field Centre Indoor Track, Toronto (i), Feb 27, 2026, 8:39.57 · 18 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHamilton 2025Canada 1500 m all-time list4:03.95809 pts–
3000mIndoorToronto 20268:39.57854 pts–
3000mCalgary 2024Canada 3000 m all-time list8:53.49766 pts–
5KilometreToronto 202514:58–
3000m-short-trackIndoorToronto 20268:39.57854 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:39.57–Feb 27, 2026Canadian U20 Indoor Championships, Track and Field Centre Indoor Track, Toronto (i)
20263000m Indoor8:39.57–Feb 27, 2026Canadian U20 Indoor Championships, Track and Field Centre Indoor Track, Toronto (i)
20251500m 4:03.95–Jun 13, 2025Hamilton 1500m Night
20255Kilometre 14:58–Oct 18, 2025TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon & 5K
20243000m 8:53.49–Aug 10, 2024Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships
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Van Clarkson's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:39.57, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Track and Field Centre Indoor Track, Toronto (CAN) (i).

Van Clarkson competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:39.57, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Track and Field Centre Indoor Track, Toronto (CAN) (i). Last competition: Canadian U20 Indoor Championships, Track and Field Centre Indoor Track, Toronto (i) on Feb 27, 2026, 8:39.57.