Carlien Cornelissen

Carlien Cornelissen

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Apr 28, 1972 (54 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Carlien Cornelissen is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on April 28, 1972. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 2:04.17 in the 800m, 4:10.15 in the 1500m, 9:16.95 in the 3000m, 15:43.18 in the 5000m and 35:09.69 in the 10000m. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 1500 m4:10.15
2003 season best16:10.34Apr 25, 2003
2003 season best
Personal best · 800 m2:04.17

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:10.15, 800 m 2:04.17, 2003 season best 16:10.34 (Apr 25, 2003) · 54 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPretoria 1996South Africa 800 m all-time list2:04.17662 pts–
1500mStellenbosch 1996South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:10.15739 pts–
3000mPretoria 2000South Africa 3000 m all-time list9:16.95653 pts–
5000mStellenbosch 2000South Africa 5000 m all-time list15:43.18686 pts–
10000mPort Elizabeth 2003South Africa 10 000 m all-time list35:09.69567 pts–
SemiDurban 2000South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:14:38671 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20035000m 16:10.34–Apr 25, 2003–
200310Kilometr 34:26–Jun 22, 2003–
200310000m 35:09.69–Apr 26, 2003–
2003Semi 1:18:44–Jul 20, 2003–
20025Kilometre 16:39–Oct 6, 2002–
200210Kilometr 33:41–Sep 29, 2002–
2002Semi 1:18:01–Mar 21, 2002–
20011500m 4:22.11–Jan 27, 2001–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Carlien Cornelissen's 1500 m personal best is 4:10.15, set on Feb 16, 1996 in Stellenbosch (RSA).

Carlien Cornelissen competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2003 season best: 16:10.34, set on Apr 25, 2003.