Ruan Meintjies
- Born
- Mar 10, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track
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.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:54.38
2022 season best9:54.25Mar 11, 2022 · McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:46.97
As of Nov 6, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2000MetresPort Elizabeth 20135:46.97–
600mBloemfontein 20161:23.37821 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |