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Leilani Scheffer

Leilani Scheffer

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateMay 23, 1983
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Leilani Scheffer is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on May 23, 1983. She competes primarily in the 3000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 10:40.67 in the 3000m, 1:20:41 in the Semi, 2:55:26 in the Marathon, 11:11.26 in the 3000mSt and 7:20.05 in the 2000Metres. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
11:11.26
Half Marathon
1:20:41
2025 season best
11:58.83
Jan 18, 2025 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2025 season best
Last competition
AGN Track & Field League 1
Jan 18, 2025 · 11:58.83
AGN Track & Field League 1
Age
43 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 11:11.26, Half Marathon 1:20:41, 2025 season best 11:58.83 (Jan 18, 2025, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: AGN Track & Field League 1, Jan 18, 2025, 11:58.83 · 43 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
3000mSt
11:58.83-Jan 18, 2025
↓
AGN Track & Field League 1
2024
2000Metres
7:20.05-Feb 20, 2024-ACNW Track & Field League 4, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2024
3000m
10:40.67-Feb 24, 2024-AGN League 4, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024
3000mSt
11:11.26-Apr 19, 2024
↓
South African Championships
2024
10Kilometr
38:41-Mar 10, 2024
↓
South African 10km Road Running Championships, Johannesburg - South African 10km Ch.
2024
Marathon
3:00:40-Apr 28, 2024
↑
Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.
2023
10Kilometr
38:29-Aug 5, 2023
↓
Spar Women's Challenge, Tshwane
2021
10Kilometr
38:34-Oct 31, 2021
↓
Durban 10K CITYRUN
2019
10Kilometr
38:18-Sep 28, 2019
↓
South African 10 km Road Running Championships, Middelburg
2019
Semi
1:21:20-Jul 27, 2019
↑
Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
2018
Semi
1:20:41-Jul 28, 2018
↑
Port Elizabeth Half Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:55:26-Sep 23, 2018
↑
Cape Town Marathon
2017
Semi
1:22:55-Jun 24, 2017
↑
South African Half Marathon Championships
2017
Marathon
2:58:45-Sep 17, 2017
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2016
Marathon
3:02:47-Sep 18, 2016
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2015
Marathon
3:09:40-Sep 20, 2015
↑
Cape Town (RSA)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
11:58.83-Jan 18AGN Track & Field League 1

2024

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:00:40-Apr 28Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.
3000mSt
11:11.26-Apr 20South African Championships
3000mSt
11:11.26-Apr 19South African Championships
3000mSt
11:18.23-Mar 27ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
10Kilometr
38:41-Mar 10South African 10km Road Running Championships, Johannesburg - South African 10km Ch.
3000mSt
11:20.27-Mar 8AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
3000m
10:40.67-Feb 24AGN League 4, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
3000mSt
7:20.05-Feb 20ACNW Track & Field League 4, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2000Metres
7:20.05-Feb 20ACNW Track & Field League 4, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000mSt
11:47.06-Feb 17CGA TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE 3, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
3000mSt
11:29.56-Feb 3CGA TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE 2, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
3000mSt
11:41.01-Jan 20AGN League 1, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
38:29-Aug 5Spar Women's Challenge, Tshwane

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
38:34-Oct 31Durban 10K CITYRUN

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
38:18-Sep 28South African 10 km Road Running Championships, Middelburg
Semi
1:21:20-Jul 27Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:55:26-Sep 23Cape Town Marathon
Semi
1:20:41-Jul 28Port Elizabeth Half Marathon
Marathon
3:01:40-Feb 11Johannesburg Pick 'n Pay Marathon, Johannesburg

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:56:02-Nov 4Nelspruit Kaapsehoop Marathon, Nelspruit
Marathon
2:58:45-Sep 17Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town
Semi
1:22:55-Jun 24South African Half Marathon Championships, Port Elizabeth
Marathon
3:01:12-Apr 9South African Marathon Championships, Durban

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:02:47-Sep 18Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:09:40-Sep 20Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Leilani Scheffer's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Leilani Scheffer's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 11:11.26, set on Apr 19, 2024 in Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA).

Which events does Leilani Scheffer compete in?

Leilani Scheffer competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.

How did Leilani Scheffer perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 11:58.83, set on Jan 18, 2025 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: AGN Track & Field League 1 on Jan 18, 2025, 11:58.83.