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Catherine Maapela

Catherine Maapela

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateOct 11, 1980
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Catherine Maapela is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on October 11, 1980. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:05.14 in the 800m, 4:16.46 in the 1500m, 9:37.46 in the 3000m, 16:46.74 in the 5000m and 1:16:41 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
1500 m
4:16.46
800 m
2:05.14
2016 season best
1:23:47
Aug 28, 2016
2016 season best
Age
45 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 1500 m 4:16.46, 800 m 2:05.14, 2016 season best 1:23:47 (Aug 28, 2016) · 45 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:05.14
4:16.46
9:37.46
16:46.74
1:16:41
15Kilometr
55:47
10Kilometr
35:59
1000m
2:53.6HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
Semi
1:23:47-Aug 28, 2016
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2004
1500m
4:31.82-Feb 13, 2004
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2003
800m
2:06.75-Apr 26, 2003
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2003
1000m
2:54.49-Jan 24, 2003
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2003
1500m
4:29.17-Apr 26, 2003
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2003
5000m
17:29.84-Feb 28, 2003
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2003
15Kilometr
57:48-Aug 17, 2003
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2002
800m
2:08.24-Feb 1, 2002
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2002
1500m
4:24.09-Feb 8, 2002
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2002
3000m
9:57.20-Jan 12, 2002
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2002
15Kilometr
57:03-Sep 15, 2002
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2001
800m
2:05.14-Feb 12, 2001
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2001
1500m
4:16.46-Mar 3, 2001
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2001
5000m
16:46.74-Apr 21, 2001
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2001
10Kilometr
35:59-Sep 9, 2001--
2001
15Kilometr
55:47-Sep 30, 2001
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2000
800m
2:05.33-Mar 4, 2000
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2000
1500m
4:18.31-Mar 3, 2000
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2000
Semi
1:16:41-Aug 6, 2000
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1999
800m
2:08.77-Sep 17, 1999
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1999
1500m
4:20.57-Feb 22, 1999
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1999
3000m
9:37.46-Feb 27, 1999
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1998
1000m
2:53.6h-Jan 31, 1998
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1998
1500m
4:25.81-Apr 17, 1998
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1998
3000m
9:40.49-Mar 28, 1998
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1998
5000m
17:02.75-Apr 18, 1998
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1998
CrossCount
21:17-Mar 21, 1998-26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:23:47-Aug 28Howick Mandela Half Marathon, Howick

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:31.82-Feb 13Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom

2003

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
57:48-Aug 17Johannesburg
1500m
4:29.17-Apr 26South African Championships, Port Elizabeth
800m
2:06.75-Apr 26South African Championships, Port Elizabeth
1500m
4:33.0HT-Apr 11Durban Engen Series, Durban
800m
2:08.11-Apr 4Pretoria Engen Series, Pretoria
800m
2:07.95-Mar 28Roodepoort Engen Series, Roodeport
5000m
17:29.84-Feb 28Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth
1500m
4:30.56-Feb 14Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
800m
2:08.88-Feb 7Bloemfontein ABSA Series, Bloemfontein
1000m
2:54.49-Jan 24Germiston ABSA Series, Germiston

2002

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
57:03-Sep 1515 km, Kempton Park
1500m
4:30.65-Mar 1Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth
1500m
4:24.09-Feb 8Durban ABSA Series, Durban
800m
2:08.24-Feb 1Bloemfontein ABSA Series, Bloemfontein
1500m
4:31.20-Jan 25Germiston ABSA Series, Germiston
3000m
9:57.20-Jan 12Krugersdorp

2001

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
55:47-Sep 3015 km, Germiston
10Kilometr
35:59-Sep 9Vanderbijlpark South African 10 km Championships, Vanderbiljpark
5000m
16:46.74-Apr 21Pretoria U23, Pretoria
1500m
4:21.30-Apr 21Pretoria U23, Pretoria
800m
2:08.89-Apr 8Réduit Air Mauritius International Meet, Réduit
1500m
4:26.40-Mar 23Pretoria Engen GP, Pretoria
800m
2:07.58-Mar 17Roodepoort Engen Summer Series, Roodeport
800m
2:05.26-Mar 4South African Championships, Durban
1500m
4:16.46-Mar 3South African Championships, Durban
800m
2:05.14-Feb 12Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom
800m
2:09.04-Feb 2Bloemfontein ABSA Series, Bloemfontein
1500m
4:31.59-Jan 27Pietersburg ABSA Series, Pietersburg

2000

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:27:08-Nov 12Veracruz IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Veracruz
Semi
1:16:41-Aug 6South African Half Marathon Championships, Durban
800m
2:08.14-Mar 24Pretoria Engen GP, Pretoria
800m
2:08.66-Mar 13Roodepoort International Test Match, Roodeport
800m
2:05.33-Mar 4South African Championships, Cape Town
1500m
4:18.31-Mar 3South African Championships, Cape Town
1500m
4:28.3HT-Feb 25Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth
1500m
4:18.31-Feb 18Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
1500m
4:23.52-Feb 14Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom
800m
2:09.52-Feb 4Bloemfontein ABSA Series, Bloemfontein

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:08.77-Sep 17Johannesburg All-Africa Games, Johannesburg
1500m
4:30.29-Sep 16Johannesburg All-Africa Games, Johannesburg
1500m
4:34.62-Sep 15Johannesburg All-Africa Games, Johannesburg
3000m
9:37.46-Feb 27Bellville
1500m
4:20.57-Feb 22Port Elizabeth

1998

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
10:06.14-Jul 28Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
5000m
17:02.75-Apr 18Stellenbosch
1500m
4:25.81-Apr 17Stellenbosch
3000m
9:40.49-Mar 28Port Elizabeth
CrossCount
21:17-Mar 2126th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Catherine Maapela's 1500 m personal best?

Catherine Maapela's 1500 m personal best is 4:16.46, set on Mar 3, 2001 in Durban (RSA).

Which events does Catherine Maapela compete in?

Catherine Maapela competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Catherine Maapela perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 1:23:47, set on Aug 28, 2016.