
Vanessa Mercera
- Born
- Sep 1, 2004 (22 years old)
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 400 Metres Short Track
Vanessa Mercera is a Netherlands sprinter, born on September 1, 2004. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
Her personal bests include 12.28 in the 100m, 24.47 in the 200m, 51.83 in the 400m, 2:19.25 in the 800m and 2:09.93 in the 800m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles55.39
2026 season best55.39May 16, 2026 · Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track53.04
Last competitionDutch ChampionshipsJul 25, 2026 · 58.02
As of Nov 12, 2026: 400 m hurdles 55.39, 400 Metres Short Track 53.04, 2026 season best 55.39 (May 16, 2026, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · Last competition: Dutch Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 58.02 · 22 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorKS 20262:09.931,028 pts–#363
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HJ Indoor | 1.81 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events |
| 2026 | LJ Indoor | 5.85 | – | Mar 13, 2026 | NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | 60mH Indoor | 8.36 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events |
| 2026 | 60mH | 8.55 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | Thane Baker Invitational |
| 2026 | SP Indoor | 11.38 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events |
| 2026 | 4x100m | 44.74 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | Oregon Team Invitational |
| 2026 | 400m | 51.83 | – | May 8, 2026 | K-State Ward Haylett Invitational |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 52.83 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | Tyson Invitational |