Abigail Bester

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Jan 11, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 4:41.01 in the 1500m, 5:07.86 in the Mile, 4:59.21 in the Mile, 9:23.40 in the 3000m and 10:24.61 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:23.40
2026 season best9:37.85Feb 14, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:18.11
Last competitionNMB Half MarathonJun 27, 2026 · 17:50
NMB Half Marathon

As of Nov 5, 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

NCAA all-time #99 in 1500 Metres Short Track

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mStellenbosch 20214:41.01899 pts––
Mile20215:07.86863 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20264:59.21946 pts––
3000mIndoorNC 20259:23.401,050 pts–#742
3000mCape Town 202410:24.61841 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202516:18.111,038 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:37.10–Jan 31, 2026–
2026Mile Indoor4:59.21–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track 4:59.21–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:59.21–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m Indoor9:37.85–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:37.85–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m 16:30.20–May 3, 2026Duke Twilight
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:23.93–Mar 13, 2026NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
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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).

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

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.