Kiara Bester

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Jan 11, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Kiara Bester is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on January 11, 2006. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:17.73 in the 800m, 4:41.21 in the 1500m, 4:51.01 in the Mile, 5:11.47 in the Mile and 9:22.57 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:22.57
2026 season best4:51.01Jan 30, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:20.21
Last competitionBoston University John Thomas Terrier ClassicJan 30, 2026 · 4:51.01
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:22.57, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:20.21, 2026 season best 4:51.01 (Jan 30, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic, Jan 30, 2026, 4:51.01 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mStellenbosch 2021South Africa 800 m all-time list2:17.73867 pts––
1500mCape Town 2025South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:41.21897 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20264:51.011,001 pts–#606
Mile2021South Africa Mile all-time list5:11.47840 pts––
3000mIndoorNC 20259:22.571,052 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202516:20.211,034 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor4:51.01–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:51.01–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track 4:51.01–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20251500m 4:41.21–Apr 4, 2025Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
2025MileRoad 5:07.3h–Jul 26, 2025F21 Half Marathon
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:22.57–Dec 12, 2025'Twas the Meet Before Christmas
20253000m Indoor9:22.57–Dec 12, 2025'Twas the Meet Before Christmas
20255000m Indoor16:20.21–Dec 6, 2025Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
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Kiara Bester's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:22.57, set on Dec 12, 2025 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i).

Kiara Bester competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:51.01, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic on Jan 30, 2026, 4:51.01.