Gené Coetzee

Gené Coetzee

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Dec 5, 2002 (23 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Gené Coetzee is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on December 5, 2002. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:07.87 in the 800m, 4:16.56 in the 1500m, 4:43.85 in the Mile, 9:10.81 in the 3000m and 10:01.11 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:42.31
2026 season best9:42.31Jan 30, 2026 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:16.56
Last competitionWake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section AApr 17, 2026 · 4:28.09
Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:42.31, 1500 m 4:16.56, 2026 season best 9:42.31 (Jan 30, 2026, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA)) · Last competition: Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A, Apr 17, 2026, 4:28.09 · 23 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mGA 2025South Africa 800 m all-time list2:07.871,026 pts––
1500mFL 2025South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:16.561,076 pts––
MileIndoorAR 20244:43.851,050 pts–#657
3000mIndoorMA 20259:10.811,092 pts–#418
3000m2021South Africa 3000 m all-time list10:01.11911 pts––
5000mFL 2025South Africa 5000 m all-time list15:48.211,072 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:26.67–Apr 4, 2026Pepsi Florida Relays
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:51.97–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026Mile Indoor4:51.97–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:24.71–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m Indoor9:24.71–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m-short-track 9:42.31–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
2026DistanceMe 11:22.76–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:22.76–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
FAQ

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Gené Coetzee's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:42.31, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA).

Gené Coetzee competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 9:42.31, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA). Last competition: Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A on Apr 17, 2026, 4:28.09.