Robert Bester
- Born
- Oct 23, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 800 m
Robert Bester is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on October 23, 1997. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:55.34 in the 800m, 3:54.08 in the 1500m, 4:20.13 in the Mile, 8:44.71 in the 3000m and 15:20.35 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 1500 m3:54.08
2021 season best4:03.87Apr 23, 2021 · Ross Field, Buckhannon, WV
Personal best · 800 m1:55.34
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 m 3:54.08, 800 m 1:55.34, 2021 season best 4:03.87 (Apr 23, 2021, Ross Field, Buckhannon, WV (USA)) · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:03.87 | – | Apr 23, 2021 | Ross Field, Buckhannon, WV (USA) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:54.08 | – | Apr 25, 2019 | South African Championships, Germiston |
| 2019 | 3000m | 8:44.71 | – | Apr 12, 2019 | Sasolburg (RSA) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 15:20.35 | – | Apr 9, 2019 | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:56.11 | – | Jan 27, 2018 | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:56.01 | – | Feb 24, 2018 | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:20.13 | – | Mar 22, 2018 | Paarl (RSA) |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:58.38 | – | Feb 25, 2017 | Pretoria (RSA) |