Rico Leijenaar
South AfricaActive- Born
- May 25, 2005 (21 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 10 Kilometres Road
Rico Leijenaar is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on May 25, 2005. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:57.77 in the 800m, 3:52.90 in the 1500m, 4:15.28 in the Mile, 8:11.08 in the 3000m and 14:32.12 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 3000 m8:11.08
2026 season best3:41.97Jul 15, 2026
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:06
Last competitionInternationales AbendsportfestJul 15, 2026 · 3:41.97
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m 8:11.08, 10 Kilometres Road 30:06, 2026 season best 3:41.97 (Jul 15, 2026) · Last competition: Internationales Abendsportfest, Jul 15, 2026, 3:41.97 · 21 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:41.97 | – | Jul 15, 2026 | Internationales Abendsportfest |
| 2026 | 10000m | 30:29.00 | – | May 15, 2026 | Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:54.40 | – | May 25, 2024 | ACNW Track & Field League 10, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2024 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:15.28 | – | Dec 13, 2024 | Husker Holiday Open |
| 2024 | Mile Indoor | 4:15.28 | – | Dec 13, 2024 | Husker Holiday Open |
| 2024 | 3000m | 8:11.08 | – | Apr 29, 2024 | Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - Pre-Programme |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:32.12 | – | Mar 22, 2024 | South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 24:30 | – | Mar 30, 2024 | 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd |