Elri Dirkse Van Schalkwyk

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Aug 29, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m

Elri Dirkse Van Schalkwyk is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on August 29, 2008. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:21.20 in the 800m, 4:38.36 in the 1500m and 10:03.95 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 1500 m4:38.36
2026 season best4:43.45Feb 14, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m10:03.95
Last competitionCurro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational EventsFeb 14, 2026 · 4:43.45
Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:38.36, 3000 m 10:03.95, 2026 season best 4:43.45 (Feb 14, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events, Feb 14, 2026, 4:43.45 · 18 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPretoria 2025South Africa 800 m all-time list2:21.20814 pts–
1500mCape Town 2025South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:38.36917 pts–
3000mCape Town 2025South Africa 3000 m all-time list10:03.95902 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:43.45–Feb 14, 2026Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events
20263000m 10:32.78–Feb 13, 2026Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events
2025800m 2:21.20–Jan 29, 2025TUT CURRO TOP 14
20251500m 4:38.36–Mar 28, 2025South African U18 Championships
20253000m 10:03.95–Mar 29, 2025South African U18 Championships
20241500m 4:48.14–Feb 10, 2024AGN League 3
20231500m 4:53.21–Feb 4, 2023AGN Track & Field League 3 - Seniors Blitz Program
20233000m 10:27.41–Mar 11, 2023Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Elri Dirkse Van Schalkwyk's 1500 m personal best is 4:38.36, set on Mar 28, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Elri Dirkse Van Schalkwyk competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 4:43.45, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events on Feb 14, 2026, 4:43.45.