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Francois Van Rensburg

Francois Van Rensburg

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Birth dateAug 2, 1970
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Francois Van Rensburg is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on August 2, 1970. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:35.84 in the 1500m, 3:58.20 in the Mile, 7:48.35 in the 3000m, 13:42.89 in the 5000m and 1:08:03 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
1500 m
3:35.84
#700 all-time
3000 m
7:48.35
2000 season best
3:47.30
Mar 3, 2000 · Cape Town (RSA)
2000 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:35.84 (#700 all-time), 3000 m 7:48.35, 2000 season best 3:47.30 (Mar 3, 2000, Cape Town (RSA)) · 56 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:35.84
#700 all-time
3:58.20
7:48.35
13:42.89
1:08:03
8:46.22
5:05.45
46:29
29:30

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
1500m
3:47.30-Mar 3, 2000
↓
South African Championships
2000
3000m
8:09.82-Jan 28, 2000
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2000
5000m
14:17.01-Feb 18, 2000
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1999
1500m
3:47.68-Jan 29, 1999
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
1998
3000m
8:21.65-Jan 26, 1998
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
1998
3000mSt
8:47.9h-Feb 13, 1998
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1997
1500m
3:45.56-May 31, 1997
↓
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
1997
3000m
8:09.81-Feb 7, 1997
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
1996
3000m
8:00.37-Apr 3, 1996
↓
Pietersburg (RSA)
1996
Semi
1:08:03-Aug 3, 1996-Skukuza (RSA)
1994
Mile
3:58.20-Mar 25, 1994
↑
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1994
2000m
5:05.45-Apr 18, 1994-Pretoria (RSA)
1994
3000m
7:48.35-Jun 3, 1994
↓
Jena (GER)
1994
5000m
13:42.89-Apr 5, 1994
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
1994
10Kilometr
29:30-Nov 6, 1994-Barnsley (GBR)
1993
1500m
3:35.84-May 17, 1993
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1992
3000mSt
8:46.22-Aug 13, 1992
↓
Linz (AUT)
1992
15Kilometr
46:29-Oct 11, 1992-Kempton Park (RSA)
1991
Mile
3:59.77-Nov 25, 1991
↑
Stellenbosch (RSA)

2000

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:14.04-Mar 24Pretoria Engen GP, Pretoria
5000m
14:17.83-Mar 4South African Marathon Championships
1500m
3:47.30-Mar 3South African Championships
5000m
14:17.01-Feb 18Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
3000m
8:14.43-Feb 14Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom
3000m
8:09.82-Jan 28Pretoria ABSA Series, Pretoria
3000m
8:19.37-Jan 22Rustenburg ABSA Series, Rustenburg

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:47.68-Jan 29Pretoria

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:47.9HT-Feb 13Port Elizabeth
3000m
8:21.65-Jan 26Potchefstroom

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:09.97-Jun 11Cottbus Meeting Erdgas, Cottbus
1500m
3:45.56-May 31Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Mem., FBK Stadium, Hengelo
3000m
8:09.81-Feb 7Potchefstroom

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:03-Aug 3Skukuza Half Marathon, Skukuza
3000m
8:00.37-Apr 3Pietersburg Engen GP, Pietersburg

1994

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:30-Nov 6Barnsley 10 km, Barnsley
3000m
8:11.67-Jul 6Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
Mile
4:03.64-Jul 1Gateshead Games, Gateshead
3000m
7:48.35-Jun 3Jena
2000m
5:05.45-Apr 18Pretoria
5000m
13:42.89-Apr 5Cape Town
Mile
3:58.20-Mar 25Port Elizabeth

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:44.98-Jul 23London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
1500m
3:35.84-May 17Port Elizabeth

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
46:29-Oct 1115 km, Kempton Park
3000mSt
8:46.22-Aug 13Linz

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.77-Nov 25Stellenbosch

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Francois Van Rensburg's 1500 m personal best?

Francois Van Rensburg's 1500 m personal best is 3:35.84, set on May 17, 1993 in Port Elizabeth (RSA), #700 on the all-time list.

Which events does Francois Van Rensburg compete in?

Francois Van Rensburg competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Francois Van Rensburg perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 3:47.30, set on Mar 3, 2000 in Cape Town (RSA).