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Emma Kruse

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateMay 31, 2005
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Emma Kruse is a South Africa sprinter, born on May 31, 2005. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 56.80 in the 400m, 2:07.36 in the 800m, 4:28.39 in the 1500m, 3:53.33 in the 4x400m and 2:09.55 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
800 m
2:07.36
600 Metres
1:31.84
2026 season best
2:07.61
May 15, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
May 15, 2026 · 2:07.61
Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 800 m 2:07.36, 600 Metres 1:31.84, 2026 season best 2:07.61 (May 15, 2026) · Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 2:07.61 · 21 years old

PB

Personal bests

56.80
2:07.36
4:28.39
4x400m
3:53.33
800m-short-track
2:09.55
1000m
2:50.36
4x400Metre
3:51.23
DistanceMe
11:11.55
600m
1:31.84

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
2:07.61-May 15, 2026
↑
Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026
1500m
4:26.18-Apr 16, 2026
↑
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2025
600m
1:31.84-Jan 31, 2025-Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
2025
800m
2:09.34-Apr 17, 2025
↑
Bryan Clay Invitational
2025
800m-short-track
2:09.55-Feb 15, 2025-Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events
2025
4x400Metre
3:51.23-Feb 15, 2025-Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events
2025
4x400m
3:53.33-Jan 31, 2025-Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
2025
1500m
4:28.39-Apr 18, 2025
↑
Bryan Clay Invitational
2025
DistanceMe
11:11.55-Feb 28, 2025-Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2024
400m
57.32-Mar 2, 2024
↓
AGN League 5, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024
800m
2:07.88-Mar 23, 2024
↑
South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024
1000m
2:50.36-Feb 17, 2024-Curro Podium Final
2024
1500m
4:30.14-Feb 10, 2024
↑
AGN League 3
2023
400m
56.80-Mar 11, 2023
↓
Eastern Province Provincial Track & Field
2023
800m
2:07.36-Apr 24, 2023
↑
Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle distance invitational 3
2022
800m
2:15.37-Apr 1, 2022
↑
McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2021
800m
2:10.81-Apr 8, 2021
↑
Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA)

2026

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:07.61-May 15Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
800m
2:07.96-May 8Cyclone Twilight 2026
800m
2:09.20-May 1Badger Challenge
800m
2:10.18-Apr 162026 Bryan Clay Invitational
1500m
4:26.18-Apr 162026 Bryan Clay Invitational
1500m
4:32.16-Apr 10UW-Platteville Invitational

2025

25 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-tracki
4:51.50-Dec 5Cougar Alumni Open
800m
2:11.49-May 2Wisconsin Badgers Challenge, McClimon Outdoor Track, Madison, WI
DistanceMe
11:16.40-Apr 25The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
1500m
4:28.39-Apr 18Bryan Clay Invitational
800m
2:09.34-Apr 17Bryan Clay Invitational
800m
2:11.29-Apr 5Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
800m
2:11.29-Apr 4Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
1500m
4:31.12-Apr 4Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
DistanceMe
11:11.55-Feb 28Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
800m
2:09.94-Feb 22Alex Wilson, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
800m-short-tracki
2:09.94-Feb 22Alex Wilson Invitational (2025 Notre Dame Indoor T&F)
800m-short-track
2:09.55-Feb 15Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events
4x400Metre
3:51.23-Feb 15Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events
4x400Metre
3:51.23-Feb 14Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events
800m
2:12.07-Feb 1Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
600m
1:31.84-Feb 1Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
4x400m
3:53.33-Jan 31Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
600m
1:31.84-Jan 31Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
800m
2:12.07-Jan 31Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
800m-short-tracki
2:12.07-Jan 31Meyo Invitational (2025 Notre Dame Indoor Track & Field)
600m-short-tracki
1:31.84-Jan 31Meyo Invitational (2025 Notre Dame Indoor Track & Field)
4x400Metre
3:54.89-Jan 25Dr. Sander Scorcher
800m-short-track
2:13.89-Jan 25Dr. Sander Scorcher
DistanceMe
11:16.71-Jan 24Dr. Sander Scorcher
800m-short-track
2:13.89-Jan 24Dr. Sander Scorcher

2024

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-tracki
5:07.52-Dec 6Cougar Alumni Open
800m
2:08.76-Apr 29Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - Pre-Programme
800m
2:13.09-Apr 26Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town
1500m
4:42.70-Apr 21South African Championships
800m
2:10.82-Apr 20South African Championships
800m
2:12.09-Apr 20South African Championships
1500m
4:45.15-Apr 19South African Championships
800m
2:12.09-Apr 18South African Championships
1500m
4:42.70-Apr 18South African Championships
1500m
4:45.15-Apr 18South African Championships
800m
2:10.82-Apr 18South African Championships
800m
2:07.88-Mar 23South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:12.20-Mar 22South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:07.88-Mar 21South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:12.20-Mar 21South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:11.20-Mar 16CGA Seniors & U23 Track & Field Championships, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
400m
58.02-Mar 16CGA Seniors & U23 Track & Field Championships, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
1500m
4:38.82-Mar 9CGA Youth,Junior & Under 23 Provincial Championships, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
800m
2:10.41-Mar 9CGA Youth,Junior & Under 23 Provincial Championships, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Emma Kruse's 800 m personal best?

Emma Kruse's 800 m personal best is 2:07.36, set on Apr 24, 2023 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Which events does Emma Kruse compete in?

Emma Kruse competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.

How did Emma Kruse perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:07.61, set on May 15, 2026. Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 2:07.61.