Irvette Van Zyl

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Irvette Van Zyl

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Jul 5, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

Irvette Van Zyl is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on July 5, 1987. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:17.49 in the 1500m, 4:48.84 in the Mile, 9:11.51 in the 3000m, 16:02.63 in the 5000m and 34:19.54 in the 10000m. She has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Marathon2:26:11
#665 all-time
2026 season best33:43Mar 29, 2026 · Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road32:06
Last competitionRegion 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, PretoriaNov 1, 2026 · 1:15:16
Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:26:11 (#665 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 32:06, 2026 season best 33:43 (Mar 29, 2026, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria, Nov 1, 2026, 1:15:16 · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mDurban 2003South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:17.491,069 pts––
MileHeverlee 2004South Africa Mile all-time list4:48.84988 pts––
3000mPretoria 2016South Africa 3000 m all-time list9:11.511,068 pts––
5000mStellenbosch 2016South Africa 5000 m all-time list16:02.631,045 pts––
10000mDurban 2004South Africa 10 000 m all-time list34:19.541,020 pts––
SemiNY 2011South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:10:561,111 pts–#815

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 33:43–Mar 29, 2026SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series
2026Semi 1:15:16–Nov 1, 2026Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria
202510Kilometr 33:32–Oct 18, 2025Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 10km Peace Run
2025Semi 1:14:55–Oct 12, 2025Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria
2025Marathon 2:37:36–Nov 29, 2025Soweto Marathon
2024Semi 1:16:21–Jun 1, 2024NMB Half Marathon
2024Marathon 2:31:14–Aug 11, 2024The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
202310Kilometr 35:04–Aug 5, 2023Spar Women's Challenge, Tshwane

Media

Irvette Van Zyl
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Irvette Van Zyl's Marathon personal best is 2:26:11, set on Dec 4, 2022 in Valencia (ESP), #665 on the all-time list.

Irvette Van Zyl competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 33:43, set on Mar 29, 2026 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA). Last competition: Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria on Nov 1, 2026, 1:15:16.