René Kalmer

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René Kalmer

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Nov 3, 1980 (46 years old)
Birthplace
Roodepoort, South Africa
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

René Kalmer (born 3 November 1980) is a South African runner who has competed over distances ranging from 800 metres to the marathon.

She represented South Africa at the 2008 Summer Olympics, running in the 1500 metres. She then represented South Africa again at the 2012 Summer Olympics, competing in the marathon.

She is a two-time participant at the World Championships in Athletics (2001 and 2011) and has run at eight editions of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Her sister, Christine Kalmer, is also an international level runner.

Personal best · 3000 m8:44.17
#376 all-time
2022 season best37:02Jun 26, 2022 · Durban
2022 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:06.71
#726 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 8:44.17 (#376 all-time), 1500 m 4:06.71 (#726 all-time), 2022 season best 37:02 (Jun 26, 2022, Durban (RSA)) · 46 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNijmegen 2000South Africa 800 m all-time list2:03.511,101 pts–
1500mMadrid 2008South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:06.711,153 pts#726
3000mMontreuil-sous-Bois 2010South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:44.171,160 pts#376
5000mDurban 2007South Africa 5000 m all-time list15:35.001,097 pts–
SemiSouth Shields 2012South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:10:131,126 pts–
MarathonBerlin 2014South Africa Marathon all-time list2:29:271,123 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202210Kilometr 37:02–Jun 26, 2022Durban (RSA)
2022Semi 1:22:35–Jun 4, 2022Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
202110Kilometr 38:27–Sep 11, 2021Durban (RSA)
2020Semi 1:24:35–Jan 26, 2020Johannesburg (RSA)
201910Kilometr 35:44–Jun 23, 2019Spar Grand Prix Series 10K
2019Marathon 2:43:09–Dec 1, 2019Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP
201810Kilometr 36:57–Mar 25, 2018Bellville (RSA)
2018Semi 1:19:12–Jul 28, 2018Port Elizabeth Half Marathon
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

René Kalmer's 3000 m personal best is 8:44.17, set on Jun 8, 2010 in Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA), #376 on the all-time list.

René Kalmer competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2022 season best: 37:02, set on Jun 26, 2022 in Durban (RSA).