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Anneken Viljoen
RSAWomenBirth dateFeb 20, 2002
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Anneken Viljoen is a South Africa sprinter, born on February 20, 2002. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 60.40 in the 400m, 2:08.30 in the 800m, 4:21.53 in the 1500m, 4:43.93 in the Mile and 9:47.20 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
Mile Short Track
4:43.93
1500 m
4:21.53
2025 season best
4:43.93
Feb 15, 2025 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
Age
24 years old
As of Oct 1, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:43.93, 1500 m 4:21.53, 2025 season best 4:43.93 (Feb 15, 2025, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational, Jan 30, 2026, DNF · 24 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:22.65 | - | May 3, 2025 | ↑ | Texas A&M Alumni Muster, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX |
| 2025 | mile-short-tracki | 4:43.93 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | - | Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | Milei | 4:43.93 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | ↑ | Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | 3000mi | 9:27.52 | - | Feb 1, 2025 | ↑ | Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:27.52 | - | Feb 1, 2025 | ↑ | Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i) |
| 2025 | DistanceMei | 11:25.90 | - | Feb 27, 2025 | ↑ | Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:10.02 | - | Apr 26, 2024 | ↑ | Ward Haylett Invitational, RV Christian Track, Manhattan, KS |
| 2024 | 1000mi | 2:53.16 | - | Feb 2, 2024 | - | DeLoss Dodds Invitational and Combined Events, Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (i) |
| 2024 | 1000m-short-tracki | 2:53.16 | - | Feb 2, 2024 | - | DeLoss Dodds Invitational and Combined Events, Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (i) |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:26.40 | - | Apr 13, 2024 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2024 | Milei | 4:49.78 | - | Jan 20, 2024 | ↑ | Vanderbilt Invitational, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:57.93 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↑ | SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2024 | 3000mi | 9:57.93 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↑ | SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2024 | DistanceMei | 11:27.28 | - | Feb 23, 2024 | ↑ | SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2024 | 5000m | 16:58.50 | - | Apr 12, 2024 | ↓ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2022 | 800m | 2:08.30 | - | May 14, 2022 | ↑ | UW Husky Track, Seattle, WA (USA) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:21.53 | - | Apr 15, 2022 | ↑ | Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 9:47.20 | - | Mar 4, 2022 | ↑ | Riverside City College, Riverside, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 16:26.71 | - | Mar 11, 2022 | ↓ | CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:13.14 | - | May 15, 2021 | ↑ | UT Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX (USA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:34.04 | - | Apr 2, 2021 | ↑ | JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA) |
| 2020 | 400m | 60.40 | - | Jan 22, 2020 | - | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:12.87 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↑ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 4:37.19 | - | Mar 14, 2020 | ↑ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2019 | 800m | 2:12.11 | - | Mar 28, 2019 | ↑ | Paarl (RSA) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:32.41 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↑ | Paarl (RSA) |
| 2018 | 800m | 2:12.82 | - | Apr 5, 2018 | ↑ | Paarl (RSA) |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:13.94 | - | Apr 1, 2017 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 4:50.08 | - | Feb 27, 2016 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
2026
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
mile-short-track | DNF | - | Jan 30 | Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational |
3000m-short-track | DNF | - | Jan 30 | Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational |
2025
13 performances2024
15 performances2022
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:08.30 | - | May 14 | Western Athletic Conference Championships, UW Husky Track, Seattle, WA |
1500m | 4:23.31 | - | May 14 | Western Athletic Conference Championships, UW Husky Track, Seattle, WA |
800m | 2:09.61 | - | May 13 | Western Athletic Conference Championships, UW Husky Track, Seattle, WA |
1500m | 4:38.33 | - | May 12 | Western Athletic Conference Championships, UW Husky Track, Seattle, WA |
1500m | 4:26.77 | - | Apr 30 | Fresno State Invitational, Fresno, CA |
1500m | 4:21.53 | - | Apr 15 | Bryan Clay Invitational, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA - Invitational Events |
1500m | 4:24.58 | - | Apr 1 | West Coast Relays, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA |
800m | 2:11.29 | - | Apr 1 | West Coast Relays, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA |
5000m | 16:26.71 | - | Mar 11 | Ben Brown Invitational, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
3000m | 9:47.20 | - | Mar 4 | RCC Invitational, Riverside City College, Riverside, CA |
1500m | 4:38.99 | - | Jan 4 | Cape Milers Summer Series 1, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
2021
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:13.14 | - | May 15 | WAC Outdoor Championships, UT Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX |
1500m | 4:42.35 | - | May 15 | WAC Outdoor Championships, UT Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX |
800m | 2:15.48 | - | May 14 | WAC Outdoor Championships, UT Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX |
1500m | 4:41.18 | - | Apr 29 | UC-Riverside Distance Invitational, UC Riverside T&F Stadium, Riverside, CA |
800m | 2:14.04 | - | Apr 16 | Bryan Clay Invitational, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA |
1500m | 4:37.87 | - | Apr 10 | Franson Classic and Multis, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA |
1500m | 4:34.04 | - | Apr 2 | Sound Running College Invite, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA |
2020
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:37.19 | - | Mar 14 | Western Cape Inter-provincial Ch., Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl |
800m | 2:17.50 | - | Mar 13 | Western Cape Inter-provincial Ch., Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Anneken Viljoen's Mile Short Track personal best?
Anneken Viljoen's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:43.93, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).
Which events does Anneken Viljoen compete in?
Anneken Viljoen competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.
How did Anneken Viljoen perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 4:43.93, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i). Last competition: Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational on Jan 30, 2026, DNF.