Rebecca Forlong

NZLWomen

Birth dateJul 13, 1986

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Rebecca Forlong is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on July 13, 1986. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:12.17 in the 800m, 4:16.20 in the 1500m, 9:39.02 in the 3000m, 2:56:01 in the Marathon and 9:57.74 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

9:57.74

#769 all-time

1500 m

4:16.20

2012 season best

2:56:01

Jul 1, 2012 · Brisbane (AUS)

2012 season best

Age

40 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:57.74 (#769 all-time), 1500 m 4:16.20, 2012 season best 2:56:01 (Jul 1, 2012, Brisbane (AUS)) · 40 years old

Personal bests

2:12.17

4:16.20

9:39.02

2:56:01

9:57.74

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2012	Marathon	2:56:01	-	Jul 1, 2012	↑	Brisbane (AUS)
2011	Marathon	3:02:18	-	Oct 30, 2011	↑	Auckland (NZL)
2006	1500m	4:18.81	-	Jan 6, 2006	↑	Hobart (AUS)
2006	3000mSt	9:57.74	-	Jan 19, 2006	↑	Sydney (AUS)
2005	800m	2:12.17	-	Jan 28, 2005	↑	Geelong (AUS)
2005	1500m	4:16.20	-	Jul 30, 2005	↑	Dublin (IRL)
2005	3000m	9:39.02	-	Feb 5, 2005	-	Canberra (AUS)
2005	3000mSt	10:17.31	-	Aug 6, 2005	↑	London (GBR)
2005	CrossCount	22:58	-	Mar 20, 2005	-	33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
2004	1500m	4:32.34	-	Feb 29, 2004	↑	Sydney (AUS)
2003	800m	2:13.59	-	Jul 11, 2003	↑	Sherbrooke IAAF World Youth Championships
2003	1500m	4:31.79	-	Dec 13, 2003	↑	Brisbane (AUS)
2002	800m	2:12.20	-	Apr 11, 2002	↑	Brisbane (AUS)
2002	1500m	4:42.38	-	Apr 13, 2002	↑	Brisbane (AUS)

2012

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:56:01	-	Jul 1	Brisbane Gold Coast Marathon, Brisbane

2011

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	3:02:18	-	Oct 30	Auckland Marathon, Auckland

2006

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	10:36.08	-	Mar 22	Melbourne Commonwealth Games
3000mSt	10:09.83	-	Feb 19	Melbourne Victorian Ch., Melbourne
1500m	4:19.08	-	Feb 3	Australian Championships
3000mSt	10:16.77	-	Jan 28	New Zealand Championships
3000mSt	9:57.74	-	Jan 19	Sydney Track Classic, Sydney
1500m	4:18.81	-	Jan 6	Hobart Graeme Briggs Memorial Track Classic, Hobart

2005

19 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	10:26.77	-	Dec 14	Hamilton Porritt Classic, Hamilton
1500m	4:35.6HT	-	Dec 8	Melbourne Victorian Milers Club Meet, Melbourne
3000mSt	10:34.56	-	Dec 1	Melbourne Telstra Zatopek Classic, Melbourne
1500m	4:22.78	-	Aug 18	Izmir Universiade, Izmir
1500m	4:20.12	-	Aug 16	Izmir Universiade, Izmir
3000mSt	10:17.31	-	Aug 6	London BMC Nike Grand Prix, London
1500m	4:16.20	-	Jul 30	Dublin International Games, Dublin
3000mSt	10:18.32	-	Jul 16	Cardiff BMC Nike Grand Prix, Cardiff
CrossCount	22:58	-	Mar 20	33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
CrossCount	22:58	-	Mar 19	33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
3000mSt	10:39.67	-	Mar 6	Telstra Australian Championships
1500m	4:23.99	-	Mar 5	Telstra Australian Championships
1500m	4:23.87	-	Mar 4	Telstra Australian Championships, Sydney
1500m	4:19.64	-	Feb 17	Melbourne Telstra A-Series, Melbourne
1500m	4:30.06	-	Feb 13	Melbourne Victorian State Championships, Melbourne
3000m	9:39.02	-	Feb 5	Canberra Telstra A-Series, Canberra
3000mSt	10:36.79	-	Jan 28	Geelong Victorian Country Ch., Geelong
800m	2:12.17	-	Jan 28	Geelong Victorian Country Ch., Geelong
1500m	4:25.84	-	Jan 17	Melbourne Victorian State League, Melbourne

2004

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:32.91	-	Nov 24	Melbourne State League Round 3, Melbourne
1500m	4:35.95	-	Nov 10	Melbourne
1500m	4:32.65	-	Mar 13	Canberra ACT State Championships, Canberra
1500m	4:32.34	-	Feb 29	Sydney Australian JuniorCh., Sydney
1500m	4:39.01	-	Feb 15	Melbourne VIC State Junior Championships, Melbourne
1500m	4:39.95	-	Jan 13	Melbourne VIC State League, Melbourne

2003

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:31.79	-	Dec 13	Brisbane IGA Australian All Schools Athletics U18 Championships, Brisbane
800m	2:14.79	-	Dec 13	Brisbane IGA Australian All Schools Athletics U18 Championships, Brisbane
1500m	4:33.82	-	Dec 4	Melbourne Telstra Zatopek Classic, Melbourne
1500m	4:35.38	-	Nov 27	Melbourne VIC State League, Melbourne
800m	2:13.59	-	Jul 11	Sherbrooke IAAF World Youth Championships
800m	2:13.59	-	Jul 9	Sherbrooke IAAF World Youth Championships
800m	2:14.54	-	Apr 4	Brisbane Australian Junior Championships, Brisbane
800m	2:14.10	-	Apr 3	Brisbane Australian Junior Championships, Brisbane
800m	2:15.54	-	Mar 23	New Zealand Championships
800m	2:14.74	-	Feb 8	Auckland Northsport Classic, Auckland

2002

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:42.38	-	Apr 13	Brisbane Telstra Australian Junior Championships, Brisbane
800m	2:13.57	-	Apr 12	Brisbane Telstra Australian Junior Championships, Brisbane
800m	2:12.20	-	Apr 11	Brisbane Telstra Australian Junior Championships, Brisbane
800m	2:14.02	-	Mar 1	New Zealand Championships
800m	2:13.00	-	Feb 17	Hamilton U18, Hamilton
800m	2:13.70	-	Feb 2	Auckland NorthSport Classic, Auckland
800m	2:14.6HT	-	Jan 19	New Zealand GP, Whanganui

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rebecca Forlong's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Rebecca Forlong's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:57.74, set on Jan 19, 2006 in Sydney (AUS), #769 on the all-time list.

Which events does Rebecca Forlong compete in?

Rebecca Forlong competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

How did Rebecca Forlong perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 2:56:01, set on Jul 1, 2012 in Brisbane (AUS).