Kaitlyn Du Plessis

Born
Jan 16, 2007 (19 years old)
Events
800 m

Kaitlyn Du Plessis is a South Africa sprinter, born on January 16, 2007. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 57.07 in the 400m, 2:13.78 in the 800m and 4:55.66 in the 1500m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 800 m2:13.78
2026 season best2:20.37Mar 27, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
Last competitionSimbine ClassicApr 28, 2026 · 2:21.68

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 m 2:13.78, 2026 season best 2:20.37 (Mar 27, 2026, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: Simbine Classic, Apr 28, 2026, 2:21.68 · 19 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mJohannesburg 2025South Africa 400 m all-time list57.07938 pts–
800mCape Town 2025South Africa 800 m all-time list2:13.78929 pts–
1500mPretoria 2025South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:55.66800 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:20.37–Mar 27, 2026South African U20 Championships
2025400m 57.07–Mar 15, 2025Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
2025800m 2:13.78–Mar 29, 2025South African U20 Championships
20251500m 4:55.66–Mar 1, 2025AGN Track & Field League 4 ( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024400m 59.49–Oct 12, 2024NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
2024800m 2:14.96–Mar 23, 2024South African U18 Championships
2022800m 2:18.05–Apr 2, 2022McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2021400m 60.35–Mar 6, 2021DP de Villiers Stadium, Sasolburg (RSA)
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Kaitlyn Du Plessis's 800 m personal best is 2:13.78, set on Mar 29, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Kaitlyn Du Plessis competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 2:20.37, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: Simbine Classic on Apr 28, 2026, 2:21.68.