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Lika Strydom

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateAug 11, 2006
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Lika Strydom is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on August 11, 2006. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:21.61 in the 800m, 4:37.20 in the 1500m, 5:20.70 in the Mile, 10:08.62 in the 3000m and 17:53.14 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
1500 m
4:37.20
3000 m
10:08.62
2026 season best
5:20.70
Feb 6, 2026 · Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge
Mar 14, 2026 · 12:19.76
Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge
Age
20 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 1500 m 4:37.20, 3000 m 10:08.62, 2026 season best 5:20.70 (Feb 6, 2026, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge, Mar 14, 2026, 12:19.76 · 20 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:21.61
4:37.20
Milei
5:20.70
10:08.62
17:53.14
12:19.76
mile-short-tracki
5:20.70

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Milei
5:20.70-Feb 6, 2026-Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2026
mile-short-tracki
5:20.70-Feb 6, 2026-Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2026
3000mSt
12:19.76-Mar 13, 2026-Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge
2025
1500m
4:37.20-Apr 4, 2025
↑
Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
2025
5000m
17:53.14-Mar 27, 2025-South African U20 Championships
2024
800m
2:21.61-Oct 11, 2024-NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
2024
1500m
4:42.47-Mar 22, 2024
↑
South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024
3000m
10:08.62-Apr 29, 2024
↑
Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - Pre-Programme
2023
3000m
10:34.94-Feb 1, 2023
↑
Tuks Top 10 Athletics, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
2021
1500m
4:57.96-Mar 13, 2021
↑
Stadium, Boksburg (RSA)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
12:19.76-Mar 14Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge
3000mSt
12:19.76-Mar 13Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge
mile-short-tracki
5:20.70-Feb 6Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)

2024

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:21.61-Oct 12NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
1500m
4:50.57-Oct 12NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
800m
2:21.61-Oct 11NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
1500m
4:55.71-Sep 18CURRO Regional Podium North
3000m
10:30.60-Sep 18CURRO Regional Podium North
3000m
10:08.62-Apr 29Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - Pre-Programme
1500m
4:46.46-Apr 26Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town
3000m
10:12.86-Mar 23South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
1500m
4:42.47-Mar 22South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
3000m
10:12.86-Mar 21South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
1500m
4:42.47-Mar 21South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
1500m
4:47.66-Mar 9CGA Youth,Junior & Under 23 Provincial Championships, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
3000m
10:22.58-Feb 17Curro Podium Final
1500m
4:51.51-Feb 17Curro Podium Final

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
10:34.94-Feb 1Tuks Top 10 Athletics, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:57.96-Mar 13CGA Open Meet Three, Stadium, Boksburg - U16 Events

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lika Strydom's 1500 m personal best?

Lika Strydom's 1500 m personal best is 4:37.20, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Which events does Lika Strydom compete in?

Lika Strydom competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Lika Strydom perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 5:20.70, set on Feb 6, 2026 in Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i). Last competition: Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge on Mar 14, 2026, 12:19.76.