Rikus Jacobs

Rikus Jacobs

South AfricaSouth Africa
Events
800 m · Mile Short Track

Rikus Jacobs is a South Africa middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:51.80 in the 800m, 3:50.43 in the 1500m, 4:12.70 in the Mile, 8:30.88 in the 3000m and 14:39.40 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 800 m1:51.80
2018 season best4:21.26Jan 19, 2018 · Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2018 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:12.70

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:51.80, Mile Short Track 4:12.70, 2018 season best 4:21.26 (Jan 19, 2018, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i))

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPort Elizabeth 2013South Africa 800 m all-time list1:51.80976 pts–
1500mPort Elizabeth 2013South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:50.43971 pts–
MileIndoorAL 20154:12.70972 pts–
3000mTN 2016South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:30.88883 pts–
5000mCA 2016South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:39.40873 pts–
10000mLA 2016South Africa 10 000 m all-time list31:39.94819 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2018mile-short-track Indoor4:21.26–Jan 19, 2018Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2018mile-short-track 4:21.26–Jan 19, 2018–
2018Mile Indoor4:21.26–Jan 19, 2018Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
20185000m-short-track Indoor15:24.75–Jan 27, 2018Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
20185000m-short-track 15:24.75–Jan 27, 2018–
20185000m Indoor15:24.75–Jan 27, 2018Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2017800m 1:53.13–May 13, 2017Arlington, TX (USA)
20171500m 3:54.45–May 14, 2017Arlington, TX (USA)
FAQ

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Rikus Jacobs's 800 m personal best is 1:51.80, set on Mar 23, 2013 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).

Rikus Jacobs competes in the 800 m and Mile Short Track.

2018 season best: 4:21.26, set on Jan 19, 2018 in Birmingham, AL (USA) (i).