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Tayla Kavanagh
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
Last competition
World Athletics Road Running Championships
Sep 19, 2026 · 14:51
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