Gert Thys

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Gert Thys

Born
Nov 12, 1971 (54 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Gert Thys is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on November 12, 1971. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:23.75 in the 3000m, 14:16.36 in the 5000m, 28:26.71 in the 10000m, 1:00:23 in the Semi and 2:06:33 in the Marathon. He has earned 2 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Marathon2:06:33
2016 season best1:07:21Oct 16, 2016 · Cape Town
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:23

As of Oct 27, 2026: Marathon 2:06:33 (#333 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:23 (#476 all-time), 2016 season best 1:07:21 (Oct 16, 2016, Cape Town (RSA)) · 54 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mPotchefstroom 20048:23.75921 pts–
5000mDurban 200414:16.36946 pts–
10000mDurban 200128:26.711,092 pts–
SemiKošice 19971:00:231,171 pts#476
MarathonTokyo 19992:06:331,194 pts#333
15KilometrDurban 199243:04–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016Semi 1:07:21–Oct 16, 2016Cape Town (RSA)
201410Kilometr 31:31–Feb 22, 2014South African 10 km Road Running Championships
2014Semi 1:07:40–May 1, 2014Wellington (RSA)
2014Marathon 2:30:22–Sep 21, 2014Cape Town (RSA)
201310Kilometr 30:33–May 19, 2013Durban (RSA)
2013Semi 1:07:06–Oct 13, 2013Cape Town (RSA)
201210Kilometr 30:41–May 19, 2012Kimberley (RSA)
2012Semi 1:06:55–Aug 26, 2012Cape Town (RSA)
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FAQ

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Gert Thys's Marathon personal best is 2:06:33, set on Feb 14, 1999 in Tokyo (JPN), #333 on the all-time list.

Gert Thys competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2016 season best: 1:07:21, set on Oct 16, 2016 in Cape Town (RSA).