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Elaine Du Plessis

Elaine Du Plessis

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateMay 24, 1982
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Elaine Du Plessis is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on May 24, 1982. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:09.91 in the 800m, 4:21.37 in the 1500m, 9:26.96 in the 3000m, 16:58.20 in the 5000m and 35:48 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
1500 m
4:21.37
3000 m
9:26.96
2014 season best
9:26.96
Feb 21, 2014
2014 season best
Age
44 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 1500 m 4:21.37, 3000 m 9:26.96, 2014 season best 9:26.96 (Feb 21, 2014) · 44 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
3000m
9:26.96-Feb 21, 2014
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2002
1500m
4:36.67-Mar 1, 2002
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2002
10Kilometr
35:48-Aug 3, 2002--
2001
1500m
4:41.44-Jan 27, 2001
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2000
1500m
4:23.0h-Feb 25, 2000
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-
2000
3000m
9:31.82-Aug 14, 2000
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2000
CrossCount
21:56-Mar 18, 2000
↓
28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
1999
1500m
4:21.37-Mar 5, 1999
↓
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1998
800m
2:09.91-Feb 27, 1998--
1998
1500m
4:22.08-Jul 16, 1998
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1998
3000m
9:33.9h-Feb 6, 1998
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1998
5000m
16:58.20-Feb 21, 1998--
1998
CrossCount
20:58-Mar 21, 1998
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26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:26.96-Feb 21Bloemfontein - U18 Events

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:48-Aug 3Pretoria 10 km, Pretoria
1500m
4:36.67-Mar 1Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:41.44-Jan 27Pietersburg ABSA Series, Pietersburg

2000

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:52.86-Oct 22Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
3000m
9:52.86-Oct 17Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
4x100m
DNS-Oct 17Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
3000m
9:31.82-Aug 14Victoria
CrossCount
21:56-Mar 1828th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
1500m
4:23.0HT-Feb 25Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth
1500m
4:24.61-Feb 18Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
1500m
4:27.23-Jan 22Rustenburg ABSA Series, Rustenburg

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:24.59-Jul 18Bydgoszcz IAAF World Youth Championships
1500m
4:30.02-Jul 16Bydgoszcz IAAF World Youth Championships
1500m
4:24.59-Jul 16Bydgoszcz IAAF World Youth Championships
1500m
4:21.37-Mar 5South African Championships, Durban

1998

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:22.08-Jul 16Moskva World Youth Games, Moskva
CrossCount
20:58-Mar 2126th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
800m
2:09.91-Feb 27Pretoria
5000m
16:58.20-Feb 21Krugersdorp
3000m
9:42.81-Feb 11Krugersdorp
3000m
9:33.9HT-Feb 6Kempton Park

Honours

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Bydgoszcz IAAF World Youth Championships

1500 Metres

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elaine Du Plessis's 1500 m personal best?

Elaine Du Plessis's 1500 m personal best is 4:21.37, set on Mar 5, 1999 in Durban (RSA).

Which events does Elaine Du Plessis compete in?

Elaine Du Plessis competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Elaine Du Plessis perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 9:26.96, set on Feb 21, 2014.