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Abigail Bester

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateJan 11, 2006
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Abigail Bester is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on January 11, 2006. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:41.01 in the 1500m, 4:59.21 in the Mile, 9:23.40 in the 3000m, 16:18.11 in the 5000m and 35:22.43 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
9:23.40
5000 Metres Short Track
16:18.11
2026 season best
9:37.85
Feb 14, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
NMB Half Marathon
Jun 27, 2026 · 17:50
NMB Half Marathon
Age
20 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:23.40, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:18.11, 2026 season best 9:37.85 (Feb 14, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NMB Half Marathon, Jun 27, 2026, 17:50 · 20 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:41.01
Mile
4:59.21
9:23.40
16:18.11
35:22.43
5Kilometre
18:06
3000m-short-track
9:23.40
mile-short-track
4:59.21
5000m-short-track
16:18.11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m-short-tracki
4:37.10-Jan 31, 2026--
2026
mile-short-track
4:59.21-Jan 30, 2026-Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
Mile
4:59.21-Jan 30, 2026
↑
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
3000m-short-track
9:37.85-Feb 14, 2026
↓
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
3000m
9:37.85-Feb 14, 2026
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
5000m
16:30.20-May 3, 2026
↓
Duke Twilight
2026
5000m-short-track
17:23.93-Mar 13, 2026
↓
NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026
5Kilometre
17:50-Jun 27, 2026
↑
NMB Half Marathon
2026
10000m
35:22.43-Apr 16, 2026-Bryan Clay Invitational
2025
1500m
4:42.24-Apr 4, 2025
↓
Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
2025
3000m-short-track
9:23.40-Dec 12, 2025
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'Twas the Meet Before Christmas
2025
3000m
9:23.40-Dec 12, 2025
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'Twas the Meet Before Christmas
2025
5000m
16:18.11-Dec 6, 2025
↓
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
5000m-short-track
16:18.11-Dec 6, 2025
↓
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
5Kilometre
18:06-Jul 26, 2025
↑
F21 Half Marathon
2024
1500m
4:47.48-Apr 26, 2024
↓
Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town
2024
3000m
10:24.61-Apr 29, 2024
↑
Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - Pre-Programme
2022
1500m
4:49.99-Jan 19, 2022
↓
Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)
2021
1500m
4:41.01-Mar 28, 2021
↓
Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)
2021
Mile
5:07.86-Mar 15, 2021
↑
Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)

2026

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
17:50-Jun 27NMB Half Marathon
5000m
16:42.34-May 23NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m
16:42.34-May 21NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m
16:30.20-May 3Duke Twilight
10000m
36:24.85-Apr 29South Atlantic Conference Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships
10000m
35:22.43-Apr 16Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
16:41.13-Apr 10Duke Invitational
3000m-short-track
10:09.91-Mar 14NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
5000m-short-track
17:23.93-Mar 13NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
10:09.91-Mar 13NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
9:37.85-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
1500m-short-tracki
4:37.10-Jan 31BU John Thomas Terrier Classic (Collegiate)
mile-short-track
4:59.21-Jan 30Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic

2025

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
9:23.40-Dec 12'Twas the Meet Before Christmas
5000m-short-track
16:18.11-Dec 6Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
5Kilometre
18:06-Jul 26F21 Half Marathon
1500m
4:42.24-Apr 4Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
1500m
4:46.72-Mar 28South African U20 Championships
1500m
4:46.72-Mar 27South African U20 Championships
5000m
18:00.76-Mar 27South African U20 Championships
1500m
4:52.46-Mar 27South African U20 Championships
1500m
4:43.74-Jan 25WPA T&F League
1500m
4:43.74-Jan 24WPA T&F League

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:54.90-Apr 26Cape Milers Club, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
1500m
4:53.04-Mar 28Athletes Academy Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
1500m
4:49.99-Jan 19Cape Milers Summer Series 3, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

2021

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:44.60-Apr 10South African U16 Championships, Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl
1500m
4:41.01-Mar 28Invitational Middle Distance Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
1500m
4:44.19-Mar 24Invitational Middle Distance Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
1500m
4:49.84-Mar 20WPA Track & Field Championship League Series Meeting 2, Athletics Track, Parow, Cape Town - U16 Events
Mile
5:07.86-Mar 15Invitational Middle Distance Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Abigail Bester's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Abigail Bester's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:23.40, set on Dec 12, 2025 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i).

Which events does Abigail Bester compete in?

Abigail Bester competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Abigail Bester perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 9:37.85, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: NMB Half Marathon on Jun 27, 2026, 17:50.