Tanya Scott

Born
Feb 27, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Tanya Scott is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on February 27, 1990. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:36.91 in the 1500m, 9:35.72 in the 3000m, 16:49.67 in the 5000m, 36:33.62 in the 10000m and 1:23:05 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 3000 m9:35.72
2024 season best38:59Mar 24, 2024
Personal best · 5000 m16:49.67
Last competitionSPAR Women’s Grand Prix Series, Cape TownMar 24, 2024 · 38:59

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 9:35.72, 5000 m 16:49.67, 2024 season best 38:59 (Mar 24, 2024) · Last competition: SPAR Women’s Grand Prix Series, Cape Town, Mar 24, 2024, 38:59 · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCape Town 2021South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:36.91927 pts–
3000mCape Town 2021South Africa 3000 m all-time list9:35.72989 pts–
5000mCape Town 2021South Africa 5000 m all-time list16:49.67961 pts–
10000mBellville 2014South Africa 10 000 m all-time list36:33.62911 pts–
SemiCape Town 2016South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:23:05877 pts–
15KilometrCape Town 201456:43–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202410Kilometr 38:59–Mar 24, 2024SPAR Women’s Grand Prix Series, Cape Town
20233000m 10:45.49–Apr 14, 2023Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle distance invitational 1
20235000m 18:23.74–Apr 17, 2023Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle distance invitational 2
2023CrossCount 44:01–Sep 16, 2023South African Cross Country Championships, Madibaz Stadium, Port Elizabeth - XC 10.0km
20211500m 4:36.91–May 7, 2021–
20213000m 9:35.72–May 9, 2021–
20215000m 16:49.67–May 16, 2021–
201710000m 38:55.76–Apr 28, 2017–
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Tanya Scott's 3000 m personal best is 9:35.72, set on May 9, 2021 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Tanya Scott competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2024 season best: 38:59, set on Mar 24, 2024. Last competition: SPAR Women’s Grand Prix Series, Cape Town on Mar 24, 2024, 38:59.