Merlin Alcardo Klaaste
- Born
- Dec 8, 1992 (33 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m
Merlin Alcardo Klaaste is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on December 8, 1992. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:57.1h in the 1500m, 8:21.22 in the 3000m, 14:25.19 in the 5000m, 8:51.56 in the 3000mSt and 47:30 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:51.56
2024 season best32:11May 12, 2024 · Cape Town
Personal best · 3000 m8:21.22
Last competitionABSA Run Your City Cape Town 10K, Cape TownMay 12, 2024 · 32:11
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:51.56, 3000 m 8:21.22, 2024 season best 32:11 (May 12, 2024, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: ABSA Run Your City Cape Town 10K, Cape Town, May 12, 2024, 32:11 · 33 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
15KilometrBrackenfell 201347:30–
10KilometrBellville 201630:23–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 32:11 | – | May 12, 2024 | ABSA Run Your City Cape Town 10K, Cape Town |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:59.97 | – | May 7, 2021 | Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 9:23.55 | – | May 13, 2021 | UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 15:11.12 | – | Mar 20, 2021 | Athletics Track, Parow, Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 31:03 | – | Sep 15, 2019 | Sanlam Cape Town Marathon |
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 8:51.56 | – | Apr 28, 2017 | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 14:39.94 | – | Apr 29, 2017 | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2017 | 12Kilometr | 37:07 | – | May 21, 2017 | Cape Town (RSA) |