Laila Abouzaid
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track
Laila Abouzaid is a South Africa middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:51.35 in the 1500m, 5:15.42 in the Mile, 10:33.34 in the 3000m, 10:06.93 in the 3000m and 16:55.69 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 10 000 m34:55.28
2026 season best1:21:34Jan 11, 2026 · Houston, TX
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track18:18.96
Last competitionAramco Houston Half MarathonJan 11, 2026 · 1:21:34
As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 000 m 34:55.28, 5000 Metres Short Track 18:18.96, 2026 season best 1:21:34 (Jan 11, 2026, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Aramco Houston Half Marathon, Jan 11, 2026, 1:21:34
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorVA 20225:15.42842 pts–
3000mIndoorSC 202510:06.93911 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:21:34 | – | Jan 11, 2026 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 10:06.93 | – | Jan 31, 2025 | Carolina Challenge, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 10:06.93 | – | Jan 31, 2025 | Carolina Challenge, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i) |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:55.69 | – | Apr 17, 2025 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 17:07.15 | – | Feb 15, 2025 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2025 | 10000m | 34:55.28 | – | Apr 16, 2025 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2024 | 5000m Indoor | 17:06.51 | – | Dec 7, 2024 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 17:06.51 | – | Dec 7, 2024 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |