Cara DU Preez

RSAWomen

Birth dateOct 13, 2001

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Cara DU Preez is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on October 13, 2001. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:19.87 in the 800m, 4:35.70 in the 1500m, 9:59.73 in the 3000m, 17:49.93 in the 5000m and 10:53.91 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts

2000 Metres Short Track

6:42.74

3000 m steeplechase

10:53.91

2023 season best

17:49.93

May 7, 2023 · Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA)

2023 season best

Last competition

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD

May 7, 2023 · 17:49.93

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD

Age

24 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 2000 Metres Short Track 6:42.74, 3000 m steeplechase 10:53.91, 2023 season best 17:49.93 (May 7, 2023, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA)) · Last competition: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD, May 7, 2023, 17:49.93 · 24 years old

Personal bests

2:19.87

4:35.70

9:59.73

17:49.93

10:53.91

2000Metres

6:42.74

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2023	5000m	17:49.93	-	May 7, 2023	-	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD
2021	3000m	10:08.06	-	Apr 9, 2021	↓	Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI (USA)
2021	3000mSt	11:04.20	-	Apr 18, 2021	↓	OceanFirst Bank Center, West Long Branch, NJ (USA)
2020	3000m	10:17.68	-	Dec 1, 2020	↓	McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019	1500m	4:41.24	-	Mar 13, 2019	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019	3000m	10:20.42	-	Feb 5, 2019	↓	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019	3000mSt	10:53.91	-	Mar 8, 2019	↓	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019	CrossCount	23:45	-	Mar 30, 2019	-	43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
2018	800m	2:19.87	-	Jan 29, 2018	-	Roodepoort (RSA)
2018	1500m	4:54.07	-	Jan 20, 2018	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2018	2000Metres	6:42.74	-	Jul 27, 2018	↑	Algiers (ALG)
2018	3000m	9:59.73	-	Apr 6, 2018	↓	Paarl (RSA)
2017	1500m	4:35.70	-	Mar 31, 2017	↑	Durban (RSA)
2017	2000Metres	6:43.90	-	Mar 31, 2017	↑	Durban (RSA)
2017	3000m	10:06.86	-	Apr 8, 2017	↓	Cape Town (RSA)
2016	1500m	4:46.46	-	Mar 18, 2016	↑	Bloemfontein (RSA)

2023

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	17:49.93	-	May 7	Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD
1500m	DNF	-	Apr 8	Metropolitan Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY

2021

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	11:04.20	-	Apr 18	Monmouth Spring Invitational, OceanFirst Bank Center, West Long Branch, NJ
3000m	10:08.06	-	Apr 9	Ocean State Invitational, Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI

2020

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	10:17.68	-	Dec 1	ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events

2019

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	11:03.50	-	Apr 26	South African Championships, Germiston
3000mSt	11:03.50	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, Germiston
1500m	4:51.30	-	Apr 17	Athletics Grand Prix Series, Potchefstroom
CrossCount	23:45	-	Mar 30	43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
1500m	4:41.24	-	Mar 13	PUMA School of Speed, Potchefstroom
3000mSt	10:53.91	-	Mar 8	ACNW Ch., Potchefstroom - U20 Events
3000m	10:20.42	-	Feb 5	ACNW League 2, Potchefstroom

2018

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2000Metres	6:42.74	-	Jul 27	Algiers African Youth Games, Algiers
2000Metres	6:54.95	-	Apr 27	Boksburg CAA U20/U18 Southern Regional Championships, Boksburg - U18 Events
3000m	9:59.73	-	Apr 6	Paarl South African U20/U18 Championships, Paarl - U18 Events
2000Metres	6:44.43	-	Apr 5	Paarl South African U20/U18 Championships, Paarl - U18 Events
800m	2:19.87	-	Jan 29	Roodepoort - U18 Events
1500m	4:54.07	-	Jan 20	Potchefstroom - U18 Events

2017

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	10:06.86	-	Apr 8	Cape Town South African U20/U18 Championships, Cape Town - U18 Events
2000Metres	6:45.2HT	-	Apr 7	Cape Town South African U20/U18 Championships, Cape Town - U18 Events
1500m	4:35.70	-	Mar 31	Durban Secondary Schools Championships, Durban - U18 Events
2000Metres	6:43.90	-	Mar 31	Durban Secondary Schools Championships, Durban - U18 Events
1500m	4:48.72	-	Mar 30	Durban Secondary Schools Championships, Durban - U18 Events
1500m	4:42.29	-	Mar 7	Potchefstroom

2016

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:52.90	-	Apr 1	Germiston South African U23/U20/U18/U16 Championships, Germiston - U16 Events
1500m	4:51.53	-	Mar 31	Germiston South African U23/U20/U18/U16 Championships, Germiston - U16 Events
1500m	4:46.46	-	Mar 18	Bloemfontein National Secondary Schools Championships, Bloemfontein - U16 Events
1500m	4:49.58	-	Mar 17	Bloemfontein National Secondary Schools Championships, Bloemfontein - U16 Events

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cara DU Preez's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Cara DU Preez's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best is 6:42.74, set on Jul 27, 2018 in Algiers (ALG).

Which events does Cara DU Preez compete in?

Cara DU Preez competes in the 2000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Cara DU Preez perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 17:49.93, set on May 7, 2023 in Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA). Last competition: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD on May 7, 2023, 17:49.93.