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Tayla Kavanagh

Tayla Kavanagh

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateMay 5, 2001
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Tayla Kavanagh is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on May 5, 2001. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:52.10 in the 1500m, 8:46.86 in the 3000m, 14:58.52 in the 5000m, 32:05.59 in the 10000m and 15:50 in the 5Kilometre. She has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
31:26
5000 m
14:58.52
2026 season best
31:26
May 24, 2026 · Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
World Athletics Road Running Championships
Sep 19, 2026 · 14:51
World Athletics Road Running Championships
Age
25 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 31:26, 5000 m 14:58.52, 2026 season best 31:26 (May 24, 2026, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: World Athletics Road Running Championships, Sep 19, 2026, 14:51 · 25 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:52.10
8:46.86
14:58.52
32:05.59
5Kilometre
15:50
10Kilometr
31:26

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000m
8:46.86-Apr 10, 2026
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Cape Miller Continental Tour
2026
5Kilometre
14:51-Sep 19, 2026
↑
World Athletics Road Running Championships
2026
5000m
14:58.52-Apr 16, 2026
↑
South African Championships
2026
10Kilometr
31:26-May 24, 2026
↑
Cape Town City Marathon - 10km Peace Run
2026
10000m
32:05.59-Apr 18, 2026-South African Championships
2025
10Kilometr
31:41-Oct 18, 2025
↑
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 10km Peace Run
2024
10Kilometr
32:42-Oct 20, 2024
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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 10km
2023
3000m
9:48.21-Apr 14, 2023
↑
Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle distance invitational 1
2023
5Kilometre
15:50-Oct 1, 2023
↑
World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga
2023
5000m
16:56.06-Mar 18, 2023
↑
KZN Track & Field Senior Championships
2022
5000m
15:43.40-Mar 28, 2022
↑
Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)
2022
10Kilometr
32:37-Apr 30, 2022
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Herzogenaurach (GER)
2021
10Kilometr
32:10-Oct 31, 2021
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Durban 10K CITYRUN
2020
10Kilometr
34:18-Feb 28, 2020
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Durban (RSA)
2019
1500m
4:52.10-Feb 9, 2019
↑
Durban (RSA)
2019
10Kilometr
34:49-Sep 15, 2019
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Cape Town (RSA)
2018
1500m
5:03.53-Jan 12, 2018
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Durban (RSA)
2018
10Kilometr
36:48-Oct 14, 2018
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Durban 10 km

2026

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
14:51-Sep 19World Athletics Road Running Championships
10Kilometr
31:28-Jul 12ABSA Run Yor City 10km
10Kilometr
31:31-Jun 28SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series
10Kilometr
31:26-May 24Cape Town City Marathon - 10km Peace Run
10Kilometr
33:01-May 10ASA Run Your City 10K
10000m
32:05.59-Apr 18South African Championships
10000m
32:05.59-Apr 16South African Championships
5000m
14:58.52-Apr 16South African Championships
3000m
8:46.86-Apr 10Cape Miller Continental Tour
10Kilometr
31:33-Mar 29SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series

2025

6 performances

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:33-May 29Spar Ladies Grand Prix Series - Gqeberha, Gqeberha
10Kilometr
33:02-May 15ABSA Run Your City 10km, Cape Town
10Kilometr
32:37-Apr 30adizero Road to Records, Herzogenaurach
5000m
15:50.57-Apr 21South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
5000m
15:43.40-Mar 28Athletes Academy Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
5000m
16:03.52-Mar 12KZNA Ch., Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
10Kilometr
32:51-Feb 27Best of Best, Durban

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:10-Oct 31Durban 10K CITYRUN
10Kilometr
32:51-Oct 9SPAR Grand Prix Gqeberha, Gqeberha
10Kilometr
33:27-Sep 11SPAR Grand Prix Durban, Durban
10Kilometr
33:50-Aug 22SPAR Grand Prix Maritzburg, Pietermaritzburg

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:18-Feb 28Best of Best 10km, Durban
10Kilometr
35:30-Feb 16Zabalaza 10km, Durban

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:20-Oct 13FNB Durban 10K Citysurfrun
10Kilometr
34:49-Sep 15Sanlam 10km Peace Run, Cape Town
10Kilometr
35:39-Jul 14Waterfall Super Spar 10K, Durban
1500m
4:52.10-Feb 9PUMA School of Speed, Durban

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:48-Oct 14Durban 10 km
1500m
5:03.53-Jan 12Durban KZNA League, Durban

Honours

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South African Championships

10,000 Metres

2026
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South African Championships

5000 Metres

2026
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South African 10km Championships

10 Kilometres Road

2025
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South African 5km Road Running Championships

5 Kilometres Road

2023
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Durban 10K CITYRUN

10 Kilometres Road

2021
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tayla Kavanagh's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Tayla Kavanagh's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 31:26, set on May 24, 2026 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Which events does Tayla Kavanagh compete in?

Tayla Kavanagh competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5000 m.

How did Tayla Kavanagh perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 31:26, set on May 24, 2026 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA). Last competition: World Athletics Road Running Championships on Sep 19, 2026, 14:51.