Ellen van Langen is a retired Dutch middle-distance runner, born on April 22, 1964, in Gorinchem, Netherlands. She is best known for her achievements in the 800 meters and 1500 meters events, where she excelled during the 1990s. Van Langen gained international recognition when she won the gold medal in the 800 meters at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Throughout her career, van Langen set multiple national records and earned several medals in European and World Championships. She was known for her competitive spirit and tactical racing style, which contributed to her success on the track. After retiring from professional athletics, she has been involved in coaching and promoting sports.