Robert DE Villiers

Birth dateMar 4, 2000

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Robert DE Villiers is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on March 4, 2000. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:56.58 in the 800m, 3:48.25 in the 1500m, 8:13.51 in the 3000m, 14:28.83 in the 5000m and 8:51.77 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:51.77

1500 m

3:48.25

2021 season best

8:59.18

Mar 8, 2021 · Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)

2021 season best

Age

26 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:51.77, 1500 m 3:48.25, 2021 season best 8:59.18 (Mar 8, 2021, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · 26 years old

Personal bests

1:56.58

3:48.25

8:13.51

14:28.83

8:51.77

5:48.1HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2021	3000mSt	8:59.18	-	Mar 8, 2021	↑	Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)
2020	1500m	3:48.25	-	Mar 14, 2020	↑	McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2020	2000Metres	5:53.95	-	Dec 8, 2020	↓	McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2020	3000m	8:13.51	-	Jan 28, 2020	↑	McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2020	3000mSt	8:51.77	-	Mar 13, 2020	↑	McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2020	5000m	14:28.83	-	Nov 24, 2020	↑	McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019	1500m	3:57.37	-	Feb 19, 2019	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019	3000m	8:37.41	-	Feb 5, 2019	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019	3000mSt	9:15.73	-	Mar 8, 2019	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019	5000m	15:09.99	-	Mar 9, 2019	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019	CrossCount	26:16	-	Mar 30, 2019	-	43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
2018	1500m	3:50.00	-	Dec 12, 2018	↑	Gaborone (BOT)
2018	3000mSt	9:11.71	-	Apr 5, 2018	↑	Paarl (RSA)
2017	1500m	3:55.83	-	Mar 7, 2017	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2017	2000Metres	5:48.1h	-	Apr 7, 2017	↓	Cape Town (RSA)
2017	3000m	8:31.21	-	Apr 8, 2017	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2016	800m	1:56.58	-	Mar 18, 2016	-	Bloemfontein (RSA)

2021

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:59.18	-	Mar 8	Invitational Middle Distance Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
3000mSt	9:22.98	-	Feb 23	ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

2020

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2000Metres	5:53.95	-	Dec 8	ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000m	8:13.61	-	Dec 1	ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
5000m	14:28.83	-	Nov 24	ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000m	8:20.83	-	Nov 17	ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000m	8:14.02	-	Nov 3	ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
1500m	3:48.25	-	Mar 14	ACNW Ch., McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000mSt	8:51.77	-	Mar 13	ACNW Ch., McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000m	8:14.71	-	Feb 25	ACNW League Meeting 4, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000mSt	8:58.08	-	Feb 11	ACNW League Meeting 3, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000m	8:13.51	-	Jan 28	ACNW League Meeting 1, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

2019

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:49.46	-	Apr 26	South African Championships, Germiston
3000mSt	9:49.46	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, Germiston
1500m	4:05.11	-	Apr 17	Athletics Grand Prix Series, Potchefstroom
CrossCount	26:16	-	Mar 30	43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
5000m	15:09.99	-	Mar 9	ACNW Ch., Potchefstroom - U20 Events
3000mSt	9:15.73	-	Mar 8	ACNW Ch., Potchefstroom - U20 Events
1500m	3:57.37	-	Feb 19	ACNW League 4, Potchefstroom
3000m	8:37.41	-	Feb 5	ACNW League 2, Potchefstroom

2018

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:50.00	-	Dec 12	Gaborone AUSC Region 5 Youth Games, Gaborone
3000mSt	9:42.21	-	Apr 27	Boksburg CAA U20/U18 Southern Regional Championships, Boksburg
1500m	4:01.23	-	Apr 7	Paarl South African U20/U18 Championships, Paarl
1500m	4:01.56	-	Apr 7	Paarl South African U20/U18 Championships, Paarl
3000mSt	9:11.71	-	Apr 5	Paarl South African U20/U18 Championships, Paarl
1500m	3:55.50	-	Jan 29	Roodepoort - U20 Events
1500m	3:57.09	-	Jan 20	Potchefstroom - U20 Events

2017

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2000Metres	6:05.23	-	Jul 16	IAAF World U18 Championships
3000mSt	5:59.82	-	Jul 15	IAAF World U18 Championships
3000mSt	6:05.23	-	Jul 15	IAAF World U18 Championships
2000Metres	5:59.82	-	Jul 14	IAAF World U18 Championships
3000m	8:31.21	-	Apr 8	Cape Town South African U20/U18 Championships, Cape Town - U18 Events
2000Metres	5:48.1HT	-	Apr 7	Cape Town South African U20/U18 Championships, Cape Town - U18 Events
3000m	8:33.83	-	Mar 31	Durban Secondary Schools Championships, Durban - U18 Events
2000Metres	5:49.68	-	Mar 30	Durban Secondary Schools Championships, Durban - U18 Events
1500m	3:55.83	-	Mar 7	Potchefstroom

2016

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:58.41	-	Apr 2	Germiston South African U23/U20/U18/U16 Championships, Germiston - U18 Events
800m	1:57.04	-	Apr 1	Germiston South African U23/U20/U18/U16 Championships, Germiston - U18 Events
800m	1:56.68	-	Mar 19	Bloemfontein National Secondary Schools Championships, Bloemfontein - U18 Events
800m	1:56.58	-	Mar 18	Bloemfontein National Secondary Schools Championships, Bloemfontein - U18 Events

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Robert DE Villiers's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Robert DE Villiers's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:51.77, set on Mar 13, 2020 in McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA).

Which events does Robert DE Villiers compete in?

Robert DE Villiers competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

How did Robert DE Villiers perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 8:59.18, set on Mar 8, 2021 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA).