Ashley Smith
South AfricaActive- Born
- Sep 9, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m
Ashley Smith is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on September 9, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:54.24 in the 800m, 3:39.68 in the 1500m, 3:58.63 in the Mile, 8:05.57 in the 3000m and 13:55.19 in the 5000m. He has earned 3 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:31.15
2026 season best29:19May 10, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m3:39.68
Last competitionASA Run Your City 10KMay 10, 2026 · 29:19
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:31.15, 1500 m 3:39.68, 2026 season best 29:19 (May 10, 2026) · Last competition: ASA Run Your City 10K, May 10, 2026, 29:19 · 30 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 29:19 | – | May 10, 2026 | ASA Run Your City 10K |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 14:35 | – | Jul 26, 2025 | F21 Half Marathon |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 29:19 | – | May 11, 2025 | ABSA Run Your City Cape Town 10K - ASA (2), Cape Town |
| 2025 | 10000m | 29:21.90 | – | Apr 4, 2025 | Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger |
| 2023 | 2000Metres | 5:36.43 | – | Apr 14, 2023 | Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle distance invitational 1 |
| 2023 | 3000m | 8:07.23 | – | Jul 1, 2023 | Meeting Internazionale Citta' Di Nembro, Centro Sportivo Saletti, Nembro |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 8:31.74 | – | Jun 17, 2023 | Meeting Nikaïa, Parc des Sports C. Ehrmann, Nice |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:03.41 | – | Apr 17, 2023 | Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle distance invitational 2 |