George Kusche

George Kusche

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Aug 6, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

George Kusche is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on August 6, 1998. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.45 in the 800m, 3:37.31 in the 1500m, 3:57.74 in the Mile, 3:57.74 in the Mile and 7:57.16 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:28.95
2026 season best29:00Sep 24, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:59.61
Last competitionABSA Run Your CitySep 24, 2026 · 29:00
ABSA Run Your City

As of Oct 29, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:28.95, Mile Short Track 3:59.61, 2026 season best 29:00 (Sep 24, 2026) · Last competition: ABSA Run Your City, Sep 24, 2026, 29:00 · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mStellenbosch 20161:47.451,100 pts––
1500mCA 20223:37.311,143 pts––
Mile20213:57.741,103 pts––
MileIndoorOH 20213:57.741,159 pts––
3000m20197:57.161,073 pts––
3000mIndoorNE 20207:50.931,134 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 29:00–Sep 24, 2026ABSA Run Your City
2025Marathon 2:20:48–Nov 29, 2025Soweto Marathon
20245000m 14:20.52–Feb 10, 2024AGN League 3
202410Kilometr 28:50–May 12, 2024ABSA Run Your City Cape Town 10K, Cape Town
2024Semi 1:04:53–Jun 1, 2024NMB Half Marathon
2024Marathon 2:20:12–Oct 20, 2024Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
2022800m 1:50.29–Mar 26, 2022Sun Angel Stadium, Tempe, AZ (USA)
2022800m-short-track 1:52.45–Feb 25, 2022–
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George Kusche's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:28.95, set on Dec 4, 2021.

George Kusche competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 29:00, set on Sep 24, 2026. Last competition: ABSA Run Your City on Sep 24, 2026, 29:00.