Courtney Ruske

Courtney Ruske

Born
Jul 14, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Courtney Ruske is a New Zealand race walker, born on July 14, 1994. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 3000m-short-track and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:52:38 in the 20kmW, 13:36.31 in the 3000m-short-track, 49:29 in the 10Kilometr, 23:23.97 in the 5000m-short-track and 1:46:06.00 in the 20,000Metr. She has earned 8 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track23:23.97
2023 season best52:18.87Mar 5, 2023 · Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track13:36.31
Last competitionNew Zealand ChampionshipsMar 5, 2023 · 52:18.87

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 23:23.97, 3000 Metres Short Track 13:36.31, 2023 season best 52:18.87 (Mar 5, 2023, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington (NZL)) · Last competition: New Zealand Championships, Mar 5, 2023, 52:18.87 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
20kmWHobart 2014New Zealand 20 km race walk all-time list1:52:38776 pts–
3000m-short-trackTimaru 201513:36.31381 pts–
10KilometrTrentham 201449:29–
5000m-short-trackTimaru 201523:23.97400 pts–
20,000MetrWellington 20141:46:06.00–
10,000MetrMackay 202250:41.28–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202310,000Metr 52:18.87–Mar 5, 2023New Zealand Championships
202320kmW 1:52:43–Feb 12, 2023Australian Open 20km Race Walking Championships, Fawkner Park, Melbourne
20223000m-short-track 13:50.43–Mar 3, 2022New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
20225000m-short-track 24:57.39–Oct 22, 2022Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL)
202220kmW 25:02.84–Jun 7, 2022Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay
202210,000Metr 50:41.28–Jun 9, 2022Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay
20213000m-short-track 14:28.74–Mar 26, 2021New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
20215000m-short-track 24:58.61–Feb 20, 2021Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Courtney Ruske's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 23:23.97, set on Oct 31, 2015 in Timaru (NZL).

Courtney Ruske competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2023 season best: 52:18.87, set on Mar 5, 2023 in Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington (NZL). Last competition: New Zealand Championships on Mar 5, 2023, 52:18.87.