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Irvette Van Zyl
RSAWomenBirth dateJul 5, 1987
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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.
Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
32:06
Age
39 years old
As of Sep 28, 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: ABSA Run Your City, Sep 24, 2026, 34:51 · 39 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 33:43 | - | Mar 29, 2026 | ↑ | SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 33:32 | - | Oct 18, 2025 | ↑ | Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 10km Peace Run |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:14:55 | - | Oct 12, 2025 | ↑ | Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:37:36 | - | Nov 29, 2025 | ↓ | Soweto Marathon |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:16:21 | - | Jun 1, 2024 | ↑ | NMB Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:31:14 | - | Aug 11, 2024 | ↓ | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 35:04 | - | Aug 5, 2023 | ↑ | Spar Women's Challenge, Tshwane |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:27:29 | - | Dec 3, 2023 | ↓ | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 33:03 | - | Jun 26, 2022 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:11:19 | - | Jun 4, 2022 | ↑ | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:26:11 | - | Dec 4, 2022 | ↓ | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:41.22 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | ↓ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:23.72 | - | Mar 8, 2021 | ↑ | Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 16:23.30 | - | Mar 15, 2021 | ↑ | Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 33:27 | - | Oct 9, 2021 | ↑ | Gqeberha (RSA) |
| 2021 | 12Kilometr | 41:52 | - | Nov 21, 2021 | ↓ | Cape Town 12K CITYRUN |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:12:54 | - | May 1, 2021 | ↑ | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:28:40 | - | Apr 11, 2021 | ↓ | Xiamen Marathon & Tuscany Camp Global Elite Race |
| 2021 | 50Kilometr | 3:04:24 | - | May 23, 2021 | - | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 32:57 | - | Jun 23, 2019 | ↑ | Spar Grand Prix Series 10K |
| 2019 | 12Kilometr | 39:22 | - | May 19, 2019 | ↓ | FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:12:11 | - | Oct 20, 2019 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:34:01 | - | Nov 3, 2019 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 32:06 | - | Oct 14, 2018 | ↑ | Durban 10 km |
| 2018 | Semi | 1:18:37 | - | Jan 14, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:23.23 | - | Apr 22, 2017 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 16:20.06 | - | Feb 28, 2017 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2017 | 10Kilometr | 33:04 | - | Apr 2, 2017 | ↑ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:12:36 | - | Feb 12, 2017 | ↑ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2017 | Marathon | 2:36:46 | - | Sep 17, 2017 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 9:11.51 | - | Mar 8, 2016 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 16:02.63 | - | Apr 15, 2016 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 33:02 | - | Jul 17, 2016 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2016 | 12Kilometr | 39:40 | - | May 15, 2016 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:11:00 | - | Jul 30, 2016 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:32:20 | - | Apr 24, 2016 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 34:49 | - | May 9, 2015 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:14:48 | - | Jan 25, 2015 | ↑ | Benoni (RSA) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 32:20 | - | Aug 9, 2014 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:14:24 | - | Oct 19, 2014 | ↑ | Birmingham (GBR) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:47:15 | - | Aug 31, 2014 | ↓ | Howick (RSA) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 33:59 | - | Mar 17, 2013 | ↑ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2013 | 15Kilometr | 54:39 | - | Jan 6, 2013 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:14:25 | - | Mar 24, 2013 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:31:26 | - | Apr 21, 2013 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 9:27.54 | - | Mar 24, 2012 | ↑ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2012 | 5Kilometre | 16:25 | - | May 27, 2012 | ↑ | Arezzo (ITA) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 16:25.89 | - | Apr 13, 2012 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 33:21 | - | May 19, 2012 | ↑ | Kimberley (RSA) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:12:36 | - | Mar 18, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:33:41 | - | Apr 22, 2012 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:31.26 | - | Mar 26, 2011 | ↓ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 16:04.82 | - | Mar 10, 2011 | ↑ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2011 | 5Kilometre | 16:35 | - | Jun 4, 2011 | ↑ | Albany, NY (USA) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 32:50 | - | Jun 19, 2011 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2011 | 15Kilometr | 56:15 | - | Aug 13, 2011 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:10:56 | - | Mar 20, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:27.18 | - | Feb 26, 2010 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 9:29.33 | - | Mar 4, 2010 | ↑ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 16:20.55 | - | Mar 20, 2010 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 33:15 | - | Aug 14, 2010 | ↑ | Paarl (RSA) |
| 2010 | 10000m | 34:20.17 | - | Mar 21, 2010 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2010 | 15Kilometr | 57:14 | - | Jan 10, 2010 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:11:09 | - | Jul 24, 2010 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 16:17.0h | - | Feb 6, 2009 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 34:08 | - | Feb 8, 2009 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 34:30.70 | - | Mar 14, 2009 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:18:13 | - | Jan 11, 2009 | ↑ | Bedfordview (RSA) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 34:42 | - | Apr 13, 2008 | ↑ | Bellville (RSA) |
| 2008 | 15Kilometr | 1:02:25 | - | Jul 20, 2008 | ↓ | Midrand (RSA) |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:15:41 | - | Oct 4, 2008 | ↑ | Bloemfontein (RSA) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 9:41.51 | - | Mar 9, 2007 | ↑ | Tshwane (RSA) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 16:33.37 | - | Feb 9, 2007 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 35:15 | - | May 5, 2007 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2007 | 15Kilometr | 56:49 | - | Aug 4, 2007 | ↓ | Centurion (RSA) |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:16:58 | - | Jan 14, 2007 | ↑ | Bedfordview (RSA) |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 34:57 | - | Jun 25, 2006 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2006 | 15Kilometr | 56:04 | - | Nov 22, 2006 | ↓ | Benoni (RSA) |
| 2006 | 20Kilometr | 1:11:23 | - | Jul 2, 2006 | - | East London (RSA) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 16:21.27 | - | Apr 15, 2005 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 22:24 | - | Mar 20, 2005 | ↓ | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 34:16 | - | Jun 26, 2005 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2005 | 10000m | 35:22.33 | - | Apr 15, 2005 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2004 | 1500m | 4:28.79 | - | Jun 11, 2004 | ↓ | Kassel (GER) |
| 2004 | Mile | 4:48.84 | - | Jun 5, 2004 | - | Heverlee (BEL) |
| 2004 | 3000m | 9:29.78 | - | Jun 12, 2004 | ↑ | Leiden (NED) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 16:33.35 | - | Apr 17, 2004 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 33:12 | - | Sep 5, 2004 | ↑ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2004 | 10000m | 34:19.54 | - | Apr 17, 2004 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2004 | Semi | 1:15:49 | - | Jan 11, 2004 | ↑ | Bedfordview (RSA) |
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:17.49 | - | Mar 7, 2003 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 9:33.23 | - | Feb 12, 2003 | ↑ | Roodeport (RSA) |
| 2003 | CrossCount | 22:17 | - | Mar 30, 2003 | ↓ | 31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 33:19 | - | Jun 22, 2003 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 4:35.78 | - | Mar 2, 2002 | ↓ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2002 | 3000m | 9:50.6h | - | Mar 16, 2002 | ↑ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2002 | CrossCount | 21:30 | - | Mar 23, 2002 | ↓ | 30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 34:08 | - | Jun 30, 2002 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2002 | 15Kilometr | 51:06 | - | Nov 17, 2002 | ↓ | Nijmegen (NED) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 9:30.27 | - | Dec 28, 2001 | ↑ | Parow, Cape Town (RSA) |
2026
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 34:51 | - | Sep 24 | ABSA Run Your City |
10Kilometr | 34:00 | - | Aug 23 | ABSA Run Your City 10K |
10Kilometr | 35:04 | - | Aug 1 | SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series 3 |
10Kilometr | 33:43 | - | Mar 29 | SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series |
10Kilometr | 33:57 | - | Mar 1 | ABSA Run Yor City 10K |
2025
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:37:36 | - | Nov 29 | Soweto Marathon |
10Kilometr | 33:32 | - | Oct 18 | Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 10km Peace Run |
Semi | 1:14:55 | - | Oct 12 | Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria |
10Kilometr | 34:34 | - | Oct 5 | SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series - ASA, Johannesburg |
Marathon | 2:40:01 | - | Sep 21 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
10Kilometr | 33:41 | - | Aug 24 | ABSA Run Your City Tshwane 10K - ASA 4, Tshwane |
10Kilometr | 34:41 | - | Aug 2 | SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series - ASA 3, Tshwane |
2024
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:31:14 | - | Aug 11 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
Marathon | 2:31:14 | - | Aug 10 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
Semi | 1:16:21 | - | Jun 1 | NMB Half Marathon |
2023
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:27:29 | - | Dec 3 | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso |
Marathon | 2:38:32 | - | Aug 26 | World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest |
10Kilometr | 35:04 | - | Aug 5 | Spar Women's Challenge, Tshwane |
2022
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:26:11 | - | Dec 4 | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP |
10Kilometr | 34:14 | - | Aug 6 | SPAR Grand Prix Tshwane, Tshwane |
10Kilometr | 33:03 | - | Jun 26 | SPAR Grand Prix Durban, Durban |
Semi | 1:11:19 | - | Jun 4 | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
10Kilometr | 33:06 | - | May 29 | Spar Ladies Grand Prix Series - Gqeberha, Gqeberha |
10Kilometr | 33:14 | - | May 15 | ABSA Run Your City 10km, Cape Town |
Semi | 1:13:50 | - | Feb 12 | Nedbank Running Club Skosana Race, Pretoria |
2021
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12Kilometr | 41:52 | - | Nov 21 | Cape Town 12K CITYRUN |
10Kilometr | 33:39 | - | Oct 31 | Durban 10K CITYRUN |
10Kilometr | 33:27 | - | Oct 9 | SPAR Grand Prix Gqeberha, Gqeberha |
10Kilometr | 34:40 | - | Oct 3 | SPAR Grand Prix Joburg, Johannesburg |
10Kilometr | 34:51 | - | Sep 24 | SPAR Grand Prix Tshwane, Tshwane |
Marathon | DNF | - | Aug 8 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
50Kilometr | 3:04:24 | - | May 23 | Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50-K, Port Elizabeth |
Semi | 1:12:54 | - | May 1 | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
Marathon | 2:28:40 | - | Apr 11 | Xiamen Marathon & Tuscany Camp Global Elite Race |
5000m | 16:23.30 | - | Mar 15 | Invitational Middle Distance Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch |
3000m | 9:23.72 | - | Mar 8 | Invitational Middle Distance Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch |
5000m | 16:39.29 | - | Feb 27 | AGN League 1, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
1500m | 4:41.22 | - | Feb 27 | AGN League 1, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
5000m | 16:55.10 | - | Feb 20 | CGA Open Meet One, Stadium, Boksburg |
2019
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:34:01 | - | Nov 3 | Soweto Marathon, Soweto |
Semi | 1:12:11 | - | Oct 20 | OUTsurance Gun Run Half-Marathon & 10K, Cape Town |
10Kilometr | 33:49 | - | Oct 13 | FNB Durban 10K Citysurfrun |
10Kilometr | 34:40 | - | Oct 6 | Spar Grand Prix Series 10-K, Johannesburg |
10Kilometr | 34:21 | - | Aug 18 | Spar Grand Prix Series, Pietermaritzburg |
10Kilometr | 32:57 | - | Jun 23 | Spar Grand Prix Series 10K |
10Kilometr | 33:43 | - | May 26 | Spar Grand Prix Series, Cape Town |
12Kilometr | 39:22 | - | May 19 | FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN |
10Kilometr | 33:38 | - | May 4 | Spar Grand Prix Series 10K, Port Elizabeth |
Marathon | 2:44:27 | - | Feb 24 | Deloitte Marathon, Pretoria |
2018
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 32:06 | - | Oct 14 | Durban 10 km |
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Honours
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2016South African Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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2016South African Championships
5000 Metres
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2010South African Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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2010South African Championships
10,000 Metres
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2009South African Championships
10,000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Irvette Van Zyl's Marathon personal best?
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.
Which events does Irvette Van Zyl compete in?
Irvette Van Zyl competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.
How did Irvette Van Zyl perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 33:43, set on Mar 29, 2026 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA). Last competition: ABSA Run Your City on Sep 24, 2026, 34:51.