Emily Tjerkstra

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Mar 19, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
60 m · 100 m hurdles

Emily Tjerkstra is a Australia sprinter, born on March 19, 2008. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 13.20 in the 100m, 27.26 in the 200m, 61.22 in the 400m, 2:23.61 in the 800m and 15.54 in the 100mH. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 60 m8.28
2026 season best1.48Apr 9, 2026 · Olympic Park, Sydney
2026 season best
Personal best · 100 m hurdles15.54
Last competitionStrive Program ANov 6, 2026 · 27.88
Strive Program A

As of Nov 13, 2026: 60 m 8.28, 100 m hurdles 15.54, 2026 season best 1.48 (Apr 9, 2026, Olympic Park, Sydney (AUS)) · Last competition: Strive Program A, Nov 6, 2026, 27.88 · 18 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mPerth 2026Australia 100 m all-time list13.20*768 pts––
200mPerth 2026Australia 200 m all-time list27.26746 pts––
400mPerth 2026Australia 400 m all-time list61.22797 pts––
800mSydney 2026Australia 800 m all-time list2:23.61779 pts––
100mHPerth 2026Australia 100 m hurdles all-time list15.54832 pts––
HJSydney 2026Australia High Jump all-time list1.48716 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026HJ 1.48–Apr 9, 2026Australian U20 Combined Events Championships
2026LJ 4.58+0.1Apr 10, 2026Australian U20 Combined Events Championships
2026SP 8.48–Feb 7, 2026WA State Combined Events Championships
2026100m 13.20+2.3Jan 24, 2026Strive Program C
2026100mH 15.54+1.1Mar 6, 2026WA Senior State Championships
2026100MetresH 16.24-0.4Mar 13, 2026Strive Program C
2026200m 27.26+1.1Feb 27, 2026Strive Program B
2026JT 31.48–Feb 8, 2026WA State Combined Events Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emily Tjerkstra's 60 m personal best is 8.28, set on Dec 19, 2025 in WA Athletics Stadium, Perth (AUS).

Emily Tjerkstra competes in the 60 m and 100 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 1.48, set on Apr 9, 2026 in Olympic Park, Sydney (AUS). Last competition: Strive Program A on Nov 6, 2026, 27.88.