Elroy Gelant
South AfricaActive- Born
- Aug 25, 1986 (40 years old)
- Birthplace
- Pacaltsdorp, South Africa
- Events
- Marathon · 3000 Metres Short Track
Elroy Gelant (born 25 August 1986) is a South African athlete competing primarily in the long-distance events. He finished 12th at the 2012 Indoor and 2013 Outdoor World Championships. He competed in the men's marathon at the 2020 Summer Olympics. In April 2025, he broke the 26-year South African marathon record, with a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes and 36 seconds in the Hamburg marathon.
Personal best · Marathon2:05:36
2026 season best2:08:20Feb 22, 2026 · Osaka
National record2:05:36Marathon
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:39.55
As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:05:36 (#183 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:39.55, 2026 season best 2:08:20 (Feb 22, 2026, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: ASA Run Your City 10K, May 10, 2026, 28:08 · National record (Marathon) · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 28:08 | – | May 10, 2026 | ASA Run Your City 10K |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:02:30 | – | Jan 18, 2026 | Montferland Half Marathon & 10km |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:08:20 | – | Feb 22, 2026 | Osaka Marathon |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 27:58 | – | Jul 13, 2025 | ABSA Run Your City Durban 10k - ASA (3) |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:00:22 | – | Mar 9, 2025 | Runners' lab Bashir's Run |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:05:36 | – | Apr 27, 2025 | 39. Haspa Marathon Hamburg |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:34.04 | – | Apr 20, 2024 | South African Championships |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 27:47 | – | Jul 7, 2024 | Absa Run Your City Durban 10K |