Marissa Swanepoel

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Marissa Swanepoel

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Jan 22, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Marissa Swanepoel is a South Africa race walker, born on January 22, 2002. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5Kilometre and 3000m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 1:42:12 in the 20kmW, 25:56 in the 5Kilometre, 13:37.59 in the 3000m-short-track, 52:13 in the 10Kilometr and 23:19.42 in the 5000m-short-track. She has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track23:19.42
2026 season best14:20.22Jan 17, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track13:37.59
Last competitionSouth African ChampionshipsApr 18, 2026 · 1:59:00
South African Championships

As of Nov 12, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 23:19.42, 3000 Metres Short Track 13:37.59, 2026 season best 14:20.22 (Jan 17, 2026) · Last competition: South African Championships, Apr 18, 2026, 1:59:00 · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
20kmWPotchefstroom 2025South Africa 20 km race walk all-time list1:42:12934 pts–#80
5KilometreCape Town 201825:56––
3000m-short-trackPotchefstroom 202113:37.59379 pts––
10KilometrCape Town 202052:13––
5000m-short-trackPotchefstroom 202123:19.42405 pts––
10,000MetrPaarl 202148:33.52–#126

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263Kilometre 14:20.22–Jan 17, 2026AGN Track & Field League 1
20263000m-short-track 14:20.22–Jan 17, 2026AGN Track & Field League 1
202610,000Metr 51:32.22–Mar 13, 2026AGN Championships
2026HalfMarath 1:55:30–Feb 21, 2026ASA Race Walking Trials for WA Race Walking Team Championships
202620kmW 1:59:00–Apr 18, 2026South African Championships
20253000m-short-track 14:14.39–Feb 1, 2025AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)
20253Kilometre 14:14.39–Feb 1, 2025AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)
20255000m-short-track 23:36.65–Jan 28, 2025ACNW League 1, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
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Marissa Swanepoel's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 23:19.42, set on May 6, 2021 in McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA).

Marissa Swanepoel competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 14:20.22, set on Jan 17, 2026. Last competition: South African Championships on Apr 18, 2026, 1:59:00.