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Alta Verster-Lohann

Alta Verster-Lohann

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Birth dateMar 9, 1968
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Alta Verster-Lohann is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on March 9, 1968. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 2:07.43 in the 800m, 4:11.94 in the 1500m, 8:57.52 in the 3000m, 15:45.95 in the 5000m and 35:27.91 in the 10000m. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
3000 m
8:57.52
1500 m
4:11.94
2001 season best
9:36.33
Feb 12, 2001
2001 season best
Age
58 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: 3000 m 8:57.52, 1500 m 4:11.94, 2001 season best 9:36.33 (Feb 12, 2001) · 58 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:07.43
4:11.94
3000m
8:57.52
15:45.95
35:27.91
1:15:11
3000m-short-track
9:19.98

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
1500m
4:32.25-Mar 17, 2001
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2001
3000m
9:36.33-Feb 12, 2001
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2001
10000m
35:27.91-Mar 3, 2001--
2000
1500m
4:26.4h-Feb 25, 2000
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2000
5000m
16:13.78-Feb 18, 2000
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1999
1500m
4:22.42-Mar 26, 1999
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1999
5000m
16:08.02-Mar 6, 1999
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1998
800m
2:07.43-Feb 20, 1998--
1998
1500m
4:18.52-Mar 7, 1998
↓
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1998
3000m
9:28.74-Jan 13, 1998
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1998
5000m
16:22.9h-Jan 7, 1998
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1997
1500m
4:11.94-Jun 2, 1997
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1997
3000m
8:57.52-May 31, 1997
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1997
3000m-short-track
9:19.98-Jan 19, 1997--
1997
5000m
15:45.95-May 24, 1997
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1997
CrossCount
22:39-Mar 23, 1997
↓
25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1997
Semi
1:15:11-Oct 4, 1997-Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1996
1500m
4:19.78-Jun 20, 1996
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1996
3000m
9:16.75-Mar 1, 1996
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1996
5000m
16:37.98-Apr 20, 1996
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1995
CrossCount
22:03-Mar 25, 1995
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1994
CrossCount
21:58-Mar 26, 1994
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2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:32.25-Mar 17Roodepoort Engen Summer Series, Roodeport
10000m
35:27.91-Mar 3South African Championships, Durban
3000m
9:36.33-Feb 12Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom

2000

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:25.19-Mar 4South African Championships, Cape Town
1500m
4:26.4HT-Feb 25Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth
5000m
16:13.78-Feb 18Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
1500m
4:28.10-Feb 14Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:22.42-Mar 26Cape Town Engen GP Final, Cape Town
5000m
16:08.02-Mar 6South African Championships, Durban

1998

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:52.31-Mar 7South African Championships, Germiston
1500m
4:18.52-Mar 7South African Championships, Germiston
800m
2:07.43-Feb 20Potchefstroom
1500m
4:22.74-Jan 30Bloemfontein
3000m
9:34.16-Jan 26Potchefstroom
3000m
9:28.74-Jan 13Stellenbosch
5000m
16:22.9HT-Jan 7Stellenbosch

1997

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:15:11-Oct 4Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:17:39-Aug 24Great South Run, Durban
1500m
4:11.94-Jun 2St-Denis L'Humanité, St-Denis
3000m
8:57.52-May 31Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Mem., FBK Stadium, Hengelo
5000m
15:45.95-May 24Kerkrade
1500m
4:12.48-Apr 8Cape Town ASA Engen GP Final, Cape Town
CrossCount
22:39-Mar 2325th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
5000m
16:45.98-Mar 7South African Championships, Potchefstroom
1500m
4:16.30-Mar 7South African Championships, Potchefstroom
1500m
4:14.76-Feb 14Port Elizabeth
3000m-short-track
9:19.98-Jan 19Stellenbosch (i)

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:19.78-Jun 20Budapest Invitational, Budapest
5000m
16:37.98-Apr 20South African Championships, Cape Town
3000m
9:16.75-Mar 1Stellenbosch Boland Prestige, Stellenbosch

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
22:03-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships, Durham

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
21:58-Mar 2622nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Budapest

Honours

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South African Championships

1500 Metres

1998
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South African Championships

5000 Metres

1998
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South African Championships

5000 Metres

1997
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South African Championships

5000 Metres

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Alta Verster-Lohann's 3000 m personal best?

Alta Verster-Lohann's 3000 m personal best is 8:57.52, set on May 31, 1997 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED).

Which events does Alta Verster-Lohann compete in?

Alta Verster-Lohann competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

How did Alta Verster-Lohann perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 9:36.33, set on Feb 12, 2001.