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Ruan Meintjies

Ruan Meintjies

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Birth dateMar 10, 1996
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Ruan Meintjies is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on March 10, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:50.28 in the 1500m, 8:24.62 in the 3000m, 14:33.40 in the 5000m, 8:54.38 in the 3000mSt and 5:46.97 in the 2000Metres. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:54.38
2000 Metres Short Track
5:46.97
2022 season best
9:54.25
Mar 11, 2022 · McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2022 season best
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:54.38, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:46.97, 2022 season best 9:54.25 (Mar 11, 2022, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · 30 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:50.28
8:24.62
14:33.40
8:54.38
5:46.97
1:23.37

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
2000Metres
6:15.04-Feb 22, 2022
↓
McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2022
3000mSt
9:54.25-Mar 11, 2022
↓
McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2020
3000m
8:41.83-Feb 25, 2020
↓
McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2020
3000mSt
9:18.23-Mar 13, 2020
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2017
1500m
3:50.28-Mar 31, 2017
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
2017
3000m
8:28.11-Mar 15, 2017
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2017
3000mSt
8:54.38-Apr 28, 2017
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
2017
5000m
14:33.40-Apr 29, 2017-Cape Town (RSA)
2016
600m
1:23.37-Oct 15, 2016-Bloemfontein (RSA)
2016
1500m
3:52.29-Apr 1, 2016
↑
Germiston (RSA)
2016
3000m
8:58.95-Oct 15, 2016
↓
Bloemfontein (RSA)
2015
1500m
3:52.33-Mar 19, 2015
↑
Sasolburg (RSA)
2015
3000m
8:24.62-Mar 24, 2015
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2014
1500m
3:58.10-Apr 11, 2014
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
2013
1500m
3:56.55-Mar 22, 2013
↑
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2013
2000Metres
5:46.97-Mar 21, 2013
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:54.25-Mar 11ACNW Ch., McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2000Metres
6:27.35-Mar 8ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2000Metres
6:15.04-Feb 22ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:18.23-Mar 13AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
3000mSt
9:37.2HT-Mar 7AGN League 6, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
3000m
8:41.83-Feb 25ACNW League Meeting 4, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

2017

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:33.40-Apr 29Cape Town South African University Championships, Cape Town
3000mSt
8:54.38-Apr 28Cape Town South African University Championships, Cape Town
3000mSt
9:08.42-Apr 22South African Championships, Potchefstroom
1500m
3:50.28-Mar 31Pretoria Varsity Athletics, Pretoria
3000m
8:28.11-Mar 15Potchefstroom Speed Series, Potchefstroom
3000mSt
9:11.60-Mar 11Bloemfontein Free State Championships, Bloemfontein
1500m
3:55.20-Mar 11Bloemfontein Free State Championships, Bloemfontein
1500m
3:52.41-Mar 3Potchefstroom Varsity Athletics, Potchefstroom

2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600m
1:23.37-Oct 15Bloemfontein
3000m
8:58.95-Oct 15Bloemfontein
1500m
3:52.29-Apr 1Germiston South African U23/U20/U18/U16 Championships, Germiston - U23 Events
1500m
3:58.24-Mar 31Germiston South African U23/U20/U18/U16 Championships, Germiston - U23 Events

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:54.15-Apr 10Bloemfontein South African Junior Championships, Bloemfontein
3000m
8:24.62-Mar 24Potchefstroom
1500m
3:52.33-Mar 19Sasolburg Prestige Meeting, Sasolburg

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:58.10-Apr 11South African Championships, Pretoria

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
6:03.49-Jul 11IAAF World Youth Championships
2000Metres
6:03.49-Jul 10IAAF World Youth Championships
2000Metres
5:54.90-Apr 6Pretoria South African U18 Championships, Pretoria
1500m
3:56.55-Mar 22Port Elizabeth SA Secondary Schools Championships, Port Elizabeth - U18 Events
1500m
3:58.59-Mar 21Port Elizabeth SA Secondary Schools Championships, Port Elizabeth - U18 Events
2000Metres
5:46.97-Mar 21Port Elizabeth SA Secondary Schools Championships, Port Elizabeth - U18 Events

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ruan Meintjies's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Ruan Meintjies's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:54.38, set on Apr 28, 2017 in Cape Town (RSA).

Which events does Ruan Meintjies compete in?

Ruan Meintjies competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Ruan Meintjies perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 9:54.25, set on Mar 11, 2022 in McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA).