Rikus VAN Niekerk
- Born
- Jan 3, 2001 (25 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
Rikus VAN Niekerk is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on January 3, 2001. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:55.24 in the 800m, 3:48.31 in the 1500m, 4:06.99 in the Mile, 8:14.60 in the 3000m and 13:38.58 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 10 000 m28:25.63
2025 season best28:25.63Apr 4, 2025 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
Personal best · 5000 m13:38.58
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TXMay 28, 2025 · 28:59.55
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 28:25.63, 5000 m 13:38.58, 2025 season best 28:25.63 (Apr 4, 2025, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX, May 28, 2025, 28:59.55 · 25 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:53.31 | – | Apr 18, 2025 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2025 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:07.87 | – | Feb 1, 2025 | New Mexico Team Open |
| 2025 | Mile Indoor | 4:07.87 | – | Feb 1, 2025 | New Mexico Team Open |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 8:23.23 | – | Feb 14, 2025 | Don Kirby Elite Invitational |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:23.23 | – | Feb 14, 2025 | Don Kirby Elite Invitational |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:38.58 | – | Apr 17, 2025 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2025 | 10000m | 28:25.63 | – | Apr 4, 2025 | Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:49.00 | – | Apr 19, 2024 | Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event |