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Taya Pelser

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateMay 19, 2011
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Taya Pelser is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on May 19, 2011. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:16.70 in the 800m, 4:30.12 in the 1500m, 9:52.42 in the 3000m, 38:32 in the 10Kilometr and 2:58.77 in the 1000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
3000 m
9:52.42
2026 season best
10:00.47
Mar 13, 2026 · UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series 3
Aug 1, 2026 · 38:32
SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series 3
Age
15 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 3000 m 9:52.42, 2026 season best 10:00.47 (Mar 13, 2026, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series 3, Aug 1, 2026, 38:32 · 15 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:16.70
4:30.12
9:52.42
10Kilometr
38:32
1000m
2:58.77

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
2:16.70-Feb 28, 2026
↑
CGA League 4
2026
1500m
4:36.53-Mar 14, 2026
↑
CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships
2026
3000m
10:00.47-Mar 13, 2026
↑
CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships
2026
10Kilometr
38:32-Aug 1, 2026
↑
SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series 3
2025
1000m
2:58.77-Nov 29, 2025-UJ Summer Series
2025
1500m
4:30.12-Mar 28, 2025
↑
South African U16 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2025
3000m
9:52.42-Mar 29, 2025
↑
South African U16 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2025
10Kilometr
38:42-Aug 24, 2025
↑
ABSA Run Your City Tshwane 10K - ASA 4, Tshwane
2024
800m
2:21.77-Feb 17, 2024
↑
Curro Podium Final
2024
1500m
4:52.64-Oct 12, 2024
↑
NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
2024
3000m
10:25.81-Feb 17, 2024
↑
Curro Podium Final

2025

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:58.77-Nov 29UJ Summer Series
3000m
10:07.61-Oct 18Grey/Oranje Atletiek Byeenkoms
1500m
4:44.60-Oct 18Grey/Oranje Atletiek Byeenkoms
3000m
10:07.61-Oct 17Grey/Oranje Atletiek Byeenkoms
10Kilometr
38:59-Oct 5SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series - ASA, Johannesburg
10Kilometr
38:42-Aug 24ABSA Run Your City Tshwane 10K - ASA 4, Tshwane
10Kilometr
38:58-Aug 2SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series - ASA 3, Tshwane
3000m
9:52.42-Mar 29South African U16 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
1500m
4:30.12-Mar 28South African U16 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
1500m
4:45.80-Mar 27South African U16 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
1500m
4:43.64-Mar 15Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
3000m
10:26.49-Mar 14Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
3000m
10:13.30-Feb 8Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
1500m
4:43.32-Feb 8Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Taya Pelser's 3000 m personal best?

Taya Pelser's 3000 m personal best is 9:52.42, set on Mar 29, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Which events does Taya Pelser compete in?

Taya Pelser competes in the 3000 m.

How did Taya Pelser perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 10:00.47, set on Mar 13, 2026 in UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series 3 on Aug 1, 2026, 38:32.