Luca De Waal

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Aug 19, 2007 (19 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Luca De Waal is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on August 19, 2007. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:15.19 in the 800m, 4:33.06 in the 1500m, 9:41.74 in the 3000m and 16:46.85 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 3000 m9:41.74
2026 season best9:57.26Apr 10, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:46.85
Last competitionSouth African ChampionshipsApr 17, 2026 · 4:38.47
South African Championships

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m 9:41.74, 5000 m 16:46.85, 2026 season best 9:57.26 (Apr 10, 2026, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, Apr 17, 2026, 4:38.47 · 19 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPotchefstroom 2023South Africa 800 m all-time list2:15.19907 pts–
1500mPretoria 2024South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:33.06955 pts–
3000mCape Town 2025South Africa 3000 m all-time list9:41.74971 pts–
5000mPretoria 2025South Africa 5000 m all-time list16:46.85966 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:20.37–Feb 21, 2026AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
20261500m 4:38.47–Apr 17, 2026South African Championships
20263000m 9:57.26–Apr 10, 2026Cape Miller Continental Tour
20265000m 17:33.53–Apr 16, 2026South African Championships
20251500m 4:33.70–Mar 15, 2025AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
20253000m 9:41.74–Mar 29, 2025South African U20 Championships
20255000m 16:46.85–Feb 15, 2025AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024800m 2:15.60–Feb 17, 2024Curro Podium Final
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Luca De Waal's 3000 m personal best is 9:41.74, set on Mar 29, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Luca De Waal competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 9:57.26, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: South African Championships on Apr 17, 2026, 4:38.47.