Emile Els

Birth dateJan 8, 2009

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Emile Els is a South Africa sprinter, born on January 8, 2009. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 49.32 in the 400m, 1:46.52 in the 800m, 3:48.48 in the 1500m and 8:30.17 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts

800 m

1:46.52

2026 season best

1:46.52

Mar 13, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)

2026 season best

Last competition

World Athletics U20 Championships

Aug 5, 2026 · 1:51.11

World Athletics U20 Championships

Age

17 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 1:46.52, 2026 season best 1:46.52 (Mar 13, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: World Athletics U20 Championships, Aug 5, 2026, 1:51.11 · 17 years old

Personal bests

400m

49.32

800m

1:46.52

1500m

3:48.48

3000m

8:30.17

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	400m	49.32	-	Feb 21, 2026	↑	AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
2026	800m	1:46.52	-	Mar 13, 2026	↑	AGN Championships
2026	1500m	3:53.38	-	Mar 14, 2026	↑	AGN Championships
2026	3000m	8:30.17	-	Feb 13, 2026	↑	Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events
2025	400m	51.07	-	Jan 18, 2025	↑	AGN Track & Field League 1
2025	800m	1:51.65	-	Mar 14, 2025	↑	AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2025	1500m	3:48.48	-	Apr 4, 2025	↑	Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
2025	3000m	8:39.61	-	Sep 23, 2025	↑	NWU Top 30
2024	800m	1:53.70	-	Mar 8, 2024	↑	AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
2024	1500m	3:59.12	-	Feb 17, 2024	↑	Curro Podium Final
2024	3000m	8:52.31	-	Feb 17, 2024	↑	Curro Podium Final
2023	800m	1:55.72	-	Oct 20, 2023	↑	NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2023	1500m	4:05.26	-	Mar 24, 2023	↑	South African U16 Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:51.11	-	Aug 5	World Athletics U20 Championships
800m	1:49.82	-	Apr 18	South African Championships
800m	1:49.13	-	Apr 17	South African Championships
800m	1:49.82	-	Apr 16	South African Championships
800m	1:50.94	-	Apr 16	South African Championships
800m	1:49.13	-	Apr 16	South African Championships
800m	1:49.53	-	Apr 10	Cape Miller Continental Tour
800m	1:48.68	-	Mar 28	South African U18 Championships
800m	1:54.02	-	Mar 27	South African U18 Championships
1500m	3:57.06	-	Mar 27	South African U18 Championships
1500m	4:05.68	-	Mar 26	South African U18 Championships
1500m	3:53.38	-	Mar 14	AGN Championships
800m	1:46.52	-	Mar 13	AGN Championships
800m	1:55.69	-	Mar 13	AGN Championships
400m	49.32	-	Feb 21	AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
800m	1:52.06	-	Feb 14	Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events
3000m	8:30.17	-	Feb 13	Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:59.61	-	Sep 24	NWU Top 30
3000m	8:39.61	-	Sep 23	NWU Top 30
1500m	3:48.48	-	Apr 4	Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
800m	1:52.34	-	Mar 29	South African U18 Championships
1500m	4:02.31	-	Mar 28	South African U18 Championships
800m	1:53.18	-	Mar 28	South African U18 Championships
1500m	3:53.82	-	Mar 28	South African U18 Championships
800m	1:52.34	-	Mar 28	South African U18 Championships
1500m	4:02.31	-	Mar 27	South African U18 Championships
1500m	3:55.62	-	Mar 15	AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:51.65	-	Mar 15	AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:51.65	-	Mar 14	AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
3000m	8:39.84	-	Feb 8	Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
1500m	3:57.77	-	Feb 8	Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
400m	51.07	-	Jan 18	AGN Track & Field League 1

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:02.05	-	Oct 12	NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
3000m	8:54.19	-	Oct 11	NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
800m	1:54.59	-	Mar 23	South African U16 Championships
800m	1:59.81	-	Mar 22	South African U16 Championships
1500m	4:07.54	-	Mar 22	South African U16 Championships
1500m	4:01.39	-	Mar 9	AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
800m	1:53.70	-	Mar 8	AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
1500m	3:59.12	-	Feb 17	Curro Podium Final
3000m	8:52.31	-	Feb 17	Curro Podium Final

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:55.72	-	Oct 20	NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
800m	1:57.50	-	Mar 25	South African U16 Championships
1500m	4:05.26	-	Mar 24	South African U16 Championships
800m	1:59.08	-	Mar 10	Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Emile Els's 800 m personal best?

Emile Els's 800 m personal best is 1:46.52, set on Mar 13, 2026 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA).

Which events does Emile Els compete in?

Emile Els competes in the 800 m.

How did Emile Els perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:46.52, set on Mar 13, 2026 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: World Athletics U20 Championships on Aug 5, 2026, 1:51.11.

Emile Els

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions