Rachel Leistra
- Born
- Feb 26, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 10 000 m
Rachel Leistra is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on February 26, 1997. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
Her personal bests include 10:52.85 in the 3000m, 18:03.12 in the 5000m, 36:33.09 in the 10000m, 1:20:20 in the Semi and 6:51.39 in the 2000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:20:20
2021 season best6:51.39Apr 29, 2021 · McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Personal best · 10 000 m36:33.09
Last competitionDurban 10K CITYRUNOct 31, 2021 · 36:42
As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:20:20, 10 000 m 36:33.09, 2021 season best 6:51.39 (Apr 29, 2021, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · Last competition: Durban 10K CITYRUN, Oct 31, 2021, 36:42 · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2000mPotchefstroom 20216:51.39776 pts–
10KilometrDurban 202136:42–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2000m | 6:51.39 | – | Apr 29, 2021 | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 18:13.34 | – | May 15, 2021 | UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 36:42 | – | Oct 31, 2021 | Durban 10K CITYRUN |
| 2021 | 10000m | 38:19.74 | – | May 13, 2021 | UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2019 | 10000m | 36:33.09 | – | Apr 4, 2019 | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:30:27 | – | Jul 13, 2019 | Universiade, Napoli |
| 2018 | 10000m | 37:54.39 | – | Apr 27, 2018 | Sasolburg (RSA) |
| 2018 | Semi | 1:20:20 | – | Jul 28, 2018 | Port Elizabeth Half Marathon |