Michael Bekker

Born
Jan 18, 2009 (17 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m

Michael Bekker is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on January 18, 2009. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:58.04 in the 800m, 3:53.74 in the 1500m, 8:31.37 in the 3000m, 6:22.78 in the 2000Metres and 2:33.88 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 1500 m3:53.74
2026 season best3:53.41Feb 14, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
Personal best · 3000 m8:31.37
Last competitionCGA League 4Feb 28, 2026 · 1:53.97

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:53.74, 3000 m 8:31.37, 2026 season best 3:53.41 (Feb 14, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: CGA League 4, Feb 28, 2026, 1:53.97 · 17 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mJohannesburg 2026South Africa 800 m all-time list1:58.04810 pts––
1500mPretoria 2026South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:53.74930 pts––
3000mPretoria 2026South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:31.37880 pts––
2000MetresJohannesburg 20266:22.78–#437
1000mJohannesburg 20242:33.88785 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:53.97–Feb 28, 2026CGA League 4
20261500m 3:53.41–Feb 14, 2026Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events
20263000mSt 6:22.78–Jan 31, 2026CGA League 1 - Youth - Senior
20262000Metres 6:22.78–Jan 31, 2026CGA League 1 - Youth - Senior
20263000m 8:31.37–Jan 28, 2026Wilderklawer TUT Curro Hazeldean Top 14 Meeting
20251500m 3:55.78–Mar 28, 2025South African U18 Championships
20253000m 8:38.76–Mar 29, 2025South African U18 Championships
2024800m 1:59.92–Mar 23, 2024South African U16 Championships
FAQ

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Michael Bekker's 1500 m personal best is 3:53.74, set on Jan 28, 2026 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA).

Michael Bekker competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 3:53.41, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: CGA League 4 on Feb 28, 2026, 1:53.97.