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Li-mari Dekker
RSAWomenBirth dateDec 17, 2005
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Li-mari Dekker is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on December 17, 2005. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:06.23 in the 800m, 4:15.90 in the 1500m, 4:42.05 in the Mile, 9:18.33 in the 3000m and 16:21.89 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
Mile
4:42.05
1500 m
4:15.90
Last competition
NCAA Division I West First Rounds
May 30, 2026 · 4:19.04
Age
20 years old
As of Oct 1, 2026: Mile 4:42.05, 1500 m 4:15.90, 2026 season best 4:42.05 (Feb 14, 2026, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 30, 2026, 4:19.04 · 20 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 2:06.23 | - | May 2, 2026 | ↑ | Desert Heat Classic |
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:15.90 | - | Apr 18, 2026 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2026 | Mile | 4:42.05 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | - | Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2026 | mile-short-tracki | 4:42.05 | - | Feb 13, 2026 | ↓ | - |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 4:46.09 | - | Feb 28, 2026 | ↓ | Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i) |
| 2026 | 3000m | 9:18.33 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 9:18.33 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | - | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | DistanceMe | 11:02.09 | - | Feb 26, 2026 | - | Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i) |
| 2026 | 5000m | 16:21.89 | - | Apr 3, 2026 | ↑ | Stanford Invitational |
| 2025 | 800m | 2:12.29 | - | Apr 25, 2025 | ↑ | Don Kirby Tailwind Twilight |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:22.47 | - | Apr 18, 2025 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:22.39 | - | Mar 9, 2024 | ↑ | AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs |
| 2024 | 3000m | 9:29.52 | - | Apr 29, 2024 | ↑ | Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - Pre-Programme |
| 2024 | 5000m | 16:49.87 | - | Feb 10, 2024 | ↑ | AGN League 3 |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 21:43 | - | Mar 30, 2024 | ↑ | 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 36:16 | - | Jul 7, 2024 | - | Absa Run Your City Durban 10K |
| 2023 | 800m | 2:12.24 | - | Oct 20, 2023 | ↑ | NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:29.84 | - | Mar 24, 2023 | ↑ | South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
| 2023 | 3000m | 9:48.76 | - | Oct 20, 2023 | ↑ | NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2023 | 5000m | 18:02.66 | - | Mar 11, 2023 | ↑ | Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 23:51 | - | Feb 18, 2023 | ↑ | 44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst |
| 2022 | 800m | 2:10.42 | - | Apr 2, 2022 | ↑ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:35.66 | - | Mar 12, 2022 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 9:58.84 | - | Feb 19, 2022 | ↑ | Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:11.86 | - | Mar 20, 2021 | ↑ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:38.19 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:31.93 | - | Apr 8, 2021 | ↑ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:17.98 | - | Nov 28, 2020 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 10:18.00 | - | Nov 14, 2020 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 17:53.91 | - | Dec 12, 2020 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
2026
22 performances2025
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:32.51 | - | May 17 | Mountain West Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA |
1500m | 4:27.08 | - | May 16 | Mountain West Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA |
1500m | 4:33.82 | - | May 3 | Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
800m | 2:12.29 | - | Apr 25 | Don Kirby Tailwind Twilight |
1500m | 4:22.47 | - | Apr 18 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
1500m | 4:30.63 | - | Apr 4 | Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events |
2024
17 performances2023
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 9:48.76 | - | Oct 20 | NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
800m | 2:12.24 | - | Oct 20 | NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
3000m | 9:57.6HT | - | Apr 30 | African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola |
3000m | 9:57.6HT | - | Apr 29 | African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola |
1500m | 4:37.15 | - | Apr 12 | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - Pre-Programme |
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Honours
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Li-mari Dekker's Mile personal best?
Li-mari Dekker's Mile personal best is 4:42.05, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i).
Which events does Li-mari Dekker compete in?
Li-mari Dekker competes in the Mile and 1500 m.
How did Li-mari Dekker perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 4:42.05, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 30, 2026, 4:19.04.