Wessel VAN Veenen
NetherlandsActive- Born
- Oct 27, 1995 (31 years old)
- Events
- 800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m
Wessel VAN Veenen is a Netherlands sprinter, born on October 27, 1995. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 50.61 in the 400m, 1:49.81 in the 800m, 3:44.82 in the 1500m, 8:13.40 in the 3000m and 14:32.77 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:51.25
2026 season best1:56.22Jun 13, 2026 · Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden
Personal best · 1500 m3:44.82
Last competitionGouden SpikeJun 13, 2026 · 1:56.22
As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.25, 1500 m 3:44.82, 2026 season best 1:56.22 (Jun 13, 2026, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden (NED)) · Last competition: Gouden Spike, Jun 13, 2026, 1:56.22 · 31 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:56.22 | – | Jun 13, 2026 | Gouden Spike |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:09:54 | – | Mar 10, 2024 | NN CPC Loop Den Haag Halve Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:30:32 | – | Apr 14, 2024 | NN Marathon Rotterdam |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 8:26 | – | Feb 26, 2023 | Dutch Cross Country Championships, Nijverdal - XC 8.545 |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:32.77 | – | Aug 4, 2023 | Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 5, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht - Mixed Races |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 30:22 | – | Feb 12, 2023 | Groet uit Schoorl Run |
| 2023 | 15Kilometr | 48:43 | – | Nov 19, 2023 | NN Zevenheuvelenloop |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:11:49 | – | Oct 1, 2023 | Amgen Singelloop Breda, Breda - Dutch Half Marathon Ch. |