Irene Van Der Reijken

Irene van der Reijken is a Dutch track and field athlete born on August 13, 1993, in Rotterdam. She specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase, an event that combines distance running endurance with the technical challenge of clearing barriers and water jumps.

Van der Reijken set her personal best of 9:27.38 in the 3000 metres steeplechase on June 3, 2021, during the Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo. This performance qualified her for the 2020 Summer Olympics, representing a major career milestone.

As an Olympic qualifier and Dutch steeplechase specialist, van der Reijken has established herself among the top athletes in her discipline in the Netherlands. Her Olympic qualification represents the culmination of years of dedication to this demanding event.