Van Lai Nguyen
VietnamActive- Born
- Jun 10, 1986 (40 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 10 000 m
Van Lai Nguyen is a Vietnam middle-distance runner, born on June 10, 1986. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:52.95 in the 1500m, 8:24.69 in the 3000m, 14:04.82 in the 5000m, 29:44.82 in the 10000m and 2:25:50 in the Marathon. He has earned 9 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Vietnam.
Personal best · 5000 m14:04.82
2025 season best2:25:50Nov 23, 2025 · Ha Long
National record14:04.825000 m
Personal best · 10 000 m29:44.82
As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 m 14:04.82, 10 000 m 29:44.82, 2025 season best 2:25:50 (Nov 23, 2025, Ha Long (VIE)) · Last competition: Halong Bay Heritage, Nov 23, 2025, 2:25:50 · National record (5000 m) · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:25:50 | – | Nov 23, 2025 | Halong Bay Heritage |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:34.27 | – | Dec 15, 2022 | Hanoi (VIE) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 30:36.86 | – | Dec 17, 2022 | Hanoi (VIE) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:11:47 | – | Mar 27, 2022 | Vietnamese Marathon Championships |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:51.81 | – | Dec 10, 2021 | Vietnamese Championships |
| 2021 | 10000m | 31:10.33 | – | Dec 12, 2021 | Vietnamese Championships |
| 2020 | 5000m | 14:55.01 | – | Nov 11, 2020 | Vietnamese Championships |
| 2020 | 10000m | 31:58.82 | – | Nov 14, 2020 | Vietnamese Championships |