Emma Kruse

Born
May 31, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
800 m · 600 Metres

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.

Personal best · 800 m2:07.36
2026 season best2:07.61May 16, 2026
Personal best · 600 Metres1:31.84
Last competitionBig Ten Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 2:07.61

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 m 2:07.36, 600 Metres 1:31.84, 2026 season best 2:07.61 (May 16, 2026) · Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 2:07.61 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mPort Elizabeth 2023South Africa 400 m all-time list56.80948 pts––
800mCape Town 2023South Africa 800 m all-time list2:07.361,035 pts–#934
1500mCA 2025South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:28.39989 pts––
4x400mIndoorIN 20253:53.33––
800m-short-trackIndoorIL 20252:09.551,034 pts––
1000mPretoria 20242:50.36973 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:07.61–May 16, 2026Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
20261500m 4:26.18–Apr 16, 2026–
2025600m Indoor1:31.84–Jan 31, 2025Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
2025800m 2:09.34–Apr 17, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:09.55–Feb 15, 2025Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events
20254x400Metre Indoor3:51.23–Feb 15, 2025Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events
20254x400m Indoor3:53.33–Jan 31, 2025Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
20251500m 4:28.39–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Emma Kruse competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.

2026 season best: 2:07.61, set on May 16, 2026. Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 2:07.61.