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Francois Pretorius

Francois Pretorius

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Birth dateFeb 11, 1984
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Francois Pretorius is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on February 11, 1984. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:50.16 in the 800m, 3:41.32 in the 1500m and 8:11.41 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
1500 m
3:41.32
800 m
1:50.16
2013 season best
3:57.05
Feb 9, 2013
2013 season best
Age
42 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 1500 m 3:41.32, 800 m 1:50.16, 2013 season best 3:57.05 (Feb 9, 2013) · 42 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2013
1500m
3:57.05-Feb 9, 2013
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2005
800m
1:52.67-Apr 22, 2005
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2005
1500m
3:43.61-Feb 18, 2005
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2005
3000m
8:11.41-Dec 16, 2005
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2004
3000m
8:14.83-Dec 17, 2004
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2003
800m
1:50.36-Apr 6, 2003
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2003
1500m
3:41.32-Apr 26, 2003
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2002
800m
1:50.16-Apr 12, 2002
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2002
1500m
3:46.42-Jun 1, 2002
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2001
800m
1:51.0h-Jun 16, 2001
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2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:57.05-Feb 9Durban

2005

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:11.41-Dec 16Parow, Cape Town
800m
1:52.67-Apr 22Johannesburg SASSU Ch., Johannesburg
1500m
3:44.34-Apr 16South African Championships, Durban
1500m
3:44.57-Mar 11Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
1500m
3:44.53-Mar 5Oudtshoorn ABSA Series, Oudtshoorn
1500m
3:43.61-Feb 18Durban ABSA Series, Durban

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:14.83-Dec 17Parow, Cape Town
3000m
8:16.36-Feb 6Secunda ABSA Series, Secunda

2003

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:54.95-Aug 26Daegu Universiade, Daegu
1500m
3:49.60-Jun 25Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem
1500m
3:41.32-Apr 26South African Championships, Port Elizabeth
1500m
3:46.39-Apr 11Durban Engen Series, Durban
800m
1:55.90-Apr 6Bellville South African Junior Championships, Bellville
800m
1:50.36-Apr 6Bellville South African Junior Championships, Bellville
1500m
3:50.57-Apr 5Bellville South African Junior Championships, Bellville
1500m
3:56.35-Apr 5Bellville South African Junior Championships, Bellville
1500m
3:44.27-Mar 7Durban ABSA Series, Durban
1500m
3:49.36-Feb 14Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:46.42-Jun 1Roodepoort, Roodeport
800m
1:51.00-Apr 27Bellville South African Junior Championships, Bellville
1500m
3:46.92-Apr 27Bellville South African Junior Championships, Bellville
800m
1:50.16-Apr 12Pretoria Engen Grand Prix, Pretoria - National Events
800m
1:50.88-Apr 5Germiston Engen GP, Germiston

2001

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.08-Jul 13Debrecen IAAF World Youth Championships, Debrecen
800m
1:52.77-Jul 12Debrecen IAAF World Youth Championships, Debrecen
800m
1:52.08-Jul 12Debrecen IAAF World Youth Championships, Debrecen
800m
1:51.0HT-Jun 16Johannesburg
800m
1:52.46-Apr 21Pretoria Junior, Pretoria
800m
1:52.81-Apr 6Bellville U18 Championships, Bellville

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Francois Pretorius's 1500 m personal best?

Francois Pretorius's 1500 m personal best is 3:41.32, set on Apr 26, 2003 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).

Which events does Francois Pretorius compete in?

Francois Pretorius competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Francois Pretorius perform in 2013?

2013 season best: 3:57.05, set on Feb 9, 2013.