Niel VAN DER Merwe

Niel VAN DER Merwe

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Dec 4, 2003 (22 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m

Niel VAN DER Merwe is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on December 4, 2003. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:54.45 in the 800m, 3:39.78 in the 1500m, 4:02.02 in the Mile, 7:59.77 in the 3000m and 13:53.32 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 1500 m3:39.78
2026 season best3:42.96Mar 14, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:59.77
Last competitionRegion 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, PretoriaNov 1, 2026 · 31:01
Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 3:39.78, 3000 m 7:59.77, 2026 season best 3:42.96 (Mar 14, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria, Nov 1, 2026, 31:01 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mSasolburg 2021South Africa 800 m all-time list1:54.45903 pts––
1500mPietermaritzburg 2024South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:39.781,110 pts–#721
MileCape Town 2023South Africa Mile all-time list4:02.021,050 pts––
3000mCape Town 2023South Africa 3000 m all-time list7:59.771,058 pts–#365
5000mCape Town 2023South Africa 5000 m all-time list13:53.321,022 pts––
5KilometreJohannesburg 202314:32––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:42.96–Mar 14, 2026AGN Championships
20263000m 8:05.20–Apr 28, 2026Simbine Classic
20265000m 14:07.65–Apr 18, 2026South African Championships
202610Kilometr 29:27–Jul 12, 2026ABSA Run Yor City 10km
20251500m 3:43.86–Mar 15, 2025AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
20253000m 8:05.13–Mar 12, 2025ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1
20255000m 14:18.49–Mar 15, 2025AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024600m 1:18.82–Feb 17, 2024Curro Podium Final
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Niel VAN DER Merwe's 1500 m personal best is 3:39.78, set on Apr 21, 2024 in Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA).

Niel VAN DER Merwe competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 3:42.96, set on Mar 14, 2026 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria on Nov 1, 2026, 31:01.