Emil De Jonge

Emil De Jonge

Born
Sep 2, 1972 (54 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m

Emil De Jonge is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on September 2, 1972. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:06.08 in the 3000m, 13:46.34 in the 5000m, 1:06:01 in the Semi, 8:28.79 in the 3000mSt and 45:50 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:28.79
2003 season best14:42.91Apr 25, 2003 · Port Elizabeth
Personal best · 5000 m13:46.34

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:28.79 (#881 all-time), 5000 m 13:46.34, 2003 season best 14:42.91 (Apr 25, 2003, Port Elizabeth (RSA)) · 54 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mRhede 1996South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:06.081,021 pts–
5000mDurban 1995South Africa 5000 m all-time list13:46.341,046 pts–
SemiPretoria 2003South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:06:01957 pts–
15KilometrDe Meern 200045:50–
10KilometrCheltenham 200129:08–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20035000m 14:42.91–Apr 25, 2003South African Championships
2003Semi 1:06:01–Nov 9, 2003Pretoria (RSA)
200210Kilometr 30:15–Sep 15, 2002Moreton-in-Marsh (GBR)
20013000mSt 9:13.8h–Jun 23, 2001London (GBR)
20015000m 14:04.28–Aug 18, 2001Jarrow (GBR)
200110Kilometr 29:08–Sep 9, 2001Cheltenham (GBR)
2001Semi 1:07:46–Jun 3, 2001Le Canet-en-Roussillon (FRA)
20003000m 8:10.74–Feb 14, 2000Potchefstroom (RSA)
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Emil De Jonge's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:28.79, set on Mar 27, 1996 in Bellville (RSA), #881 on the all-time list.

Emil De Jonge competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

2003 season best: 14:42.91, set on Apr 25, 2003 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).