Kyla Jacobs

Kyla Jacobs

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Oct 14, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Kyla Jacobs is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on October 14, 1994. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:14.31 in the 800m, 4:16.66 in the 1500m, 4:39.67 in the Mile, 9:01.54 in the 3000m and 15:20.61 in the 5000m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 5000 m15:20.61
#861 all-time
2026 season best15:33.95Jul 11, 2026 · Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m9:01.54
Last competitionSPAR Women's Grand Prix SeriesOct 4, 2026 · 35:24
SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 15:20.61 (#861 all-time), 3000 m 9:01.54, 2026 season best 15:33.95 (Jul 11, 2026, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · Last competition: SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series, Oct 4, 2026, 35:24 · 32 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCape Town 2024South Africa 800 m all-time list2:14.31921 pts––
1500mStellenbosch 2026South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:16.661,076 pts–#499
MileCape Town 2023South Africa Mile all-time list4:39.671,051 pts––
3000mCape Town 2023South Africa 3000 m all-time list9:01.541,101 pts–#242
5000mCape Town 2023South Africa 5000 m all-time list15:20.611,124 pts#861#235
10000mNC 2015South Africa 10 000 m all-time list36:49.94898 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:16.66–Apr 10, 2026Cape Miller Continental Tour
20263000m 9:19.21–Mar 6, 2026Fast Track 3
20265000m 15:33.95–Jul 11, 2026Meeting of Braga, Estádio 1o de Maio, Braga
202610Kilometr 32:16–Mar 29, 2026SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series
2026CrossCount 35:36–Jan 10, 202646th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
20253000m 9:23.34–Dec 9, 2025Fast Track Series 9
202510Kilometr 34:00–Oct 18, 2025Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 10km Peace Run
2024800m 2:14.31–Mar 16, 2024WPA Senior and Combined Events Track and Field Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kyla Jacobs's 5000 m personal best is 15:20.61, set on Apr 17, 2023 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA), #861 on the all-time list.

Kyla Jacobs competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 15:33.95, set on Jul 11, 2026 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA). Last competition: SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series on Oct 4, 2026, 35:24.