Jessica Groenewald is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on April 22, 1992. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 20kmW and 35kmW.
Her personal bests include 20:45.89 in the 5000m, 1:45:30 in the 20kmW, 3:13:17 in the 35kmW, 13:53.00 in the 3000m-short-track and 23:46.98 in the 5000m-short-track. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
23:46.98
35 km race walk
3:13:17
2025 season best
23:46.98
Feb 11, 2025 · McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
As of Oct 1, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 23:46.98, 35 km race walk 3:13:17, 2025 season best 23:46.98 (Feb 11, 2025, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · Last competition: World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo, Sep 15, 2025, 3:16:03 · Area record (35 km race walk) · 34 years old
ACNW League Meeting 5, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000m-short-track
14:58.01
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Feb 25
ACNW League Meeting 4, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
20kmW
1:48:18
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Feb 15
Race walking Grand Prix 1, Youngsfield, Cape Town
5000m-short-track
25:11.34
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Feb 4
ACNW League Meeting 2, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2013
2 performances
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
20kmW
1:47:06
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Apr 13
South African Championships, Stellenbosch
20kmW
1:48:55
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Mar 16
Potchefstroom
2012
3 performances
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
5000m
20:45.89
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Apr 28
Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg
20kmW
1:49:32
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Apr 27
Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg
20kmW
1:47:39
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Apr 14
South African Championships, Port Elizabeth
2011
1 performance
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
10,000Metr
1:00:10.6HT
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Apr 2
Germiston South African Junior Championships, Germiston
Honours
6
African Athletics Championships
20 Kilometres Race Walk
2024
5
African Games
20 Kilometres Race Walk
2024
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South African Championships
20 Kilometres Race Walk
2023
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South African Championships
20 Kilometres Race Walk
2012
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Jessica Groenewald's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Jessica Groenewald's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 23:46.98, set on Feb 11, 2025 in McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA).
Which events does Jessica Groenewald compete in?
Jessica Groenewald competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 35 km race walk.
How did Jessica Groenewald perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 23:46.98, set on Feb 11, 2025 in McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA). Last competition: World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo on Sep 15, 2025, 3:16:03.
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