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Lara Van Der Merwe

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateNov 14, 2007
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Lara Van Der Merwe is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on November 14, 2007. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:27.13 in the 1500m, 9:39.13 in the 3000m and 17:26.45 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
1500 m
4:27.13
3000 m
9:39.13
2026 season best
4:39.10
Feb 21, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
Feb 21, 2026 · 4:39.10
AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
Age
18 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 1500 m 4:27.13, 3000 m 9:39.13, 2026 season best 4:39.10 (Feb 21, 2026) · Last competition: AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events, Feb 21, 2026, 4:39.10 · 18 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
4:39.10-Feb 21, 2026
↑
AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
2026
CrossCount
22:13-Jan 10, 2026
↑
46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
2025
1500m
4:27.13-Mar 28, 2025
↑
South African U20 Championships
2025
3000m
9:39.13-Mar 29, 2025
↑
South African U20 Championships
2025
5000m
17:26.45-Feb 15, 2025
↓
AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024
5000m
18:03.3h-Jan 20, 2024
↓
AGN League 1, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024
1500m
4:33.80-Sep 18, 2024
↑
CURRO Regional Podium North
2024
3000m
10:01.50-Sep 18, 2024
↑
CURRO Regional Podium North
2024
CrossCount
22:44-Mar 30, 2024
↑
45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
2023
1500m
4:49.43-Oct 21, 2023
↑
NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2023
3000m
10:18.24-Oct 20, 2023
↑
NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

2025

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:39.13-Mar 29South African U20 Championships
1500m
4:27.13-Mar 28South African U20 Championships
1500m
4:42.04-Mar 27South African U20 Championships
3000m
9:39.13-Mar 27South African U20 Championships
1500m
4:27.13-Mar 27South African U20 Championships
3000m
10:08.86-Mar 15AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
1500m
4:36.43-Mar 15AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
3000m
10:08.86-Mar 14AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
5000m
17:26.45-Feb 15AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
1500m
4:30.82-Feb 8Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
3000m
9:57.21-Feb 8Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
1500m
4:34.72-Jan 18AGN Track & Field League 1

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lara Van Der Merwe's 1500 m personal best?

Lara Van Der Merwe's 1500 m personal best is 4:27.13, set on Mar 28, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Which events does Lara Van Der Merwe compete in?

Lara Van Der Merwe competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Lara Van Der Merwe perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4:39.10, set on Feb 21, 2026. Last competition: AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events on Feb 21, 2026, 4:39.10.