Tayla Kavanagh

Tayla Kavanagh

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
May 5, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 5000 m

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.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road31:26
2026 season best30:50Oct 4, 2026 · Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:58.52
Last competitiontRUNsylvania International 10K BrasovOct 4, 2026 · 30:50
tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 31:26, 5000 m 14:58.52, 2026 season best 30:50 (Oct 4, 2026, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov, Oct 4, 2026, 30:50 · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mDurban 2019South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:52.10823 pts––
3000mStellenbosch 2026South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:46.861,150 pts–#55
5000mStellenbosch 2026South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:58.521,166 pts–#58
10000mStellenbosch 2026South Africa 10 000 m all-time list32:05.591,135 pts–#56
5KilometreRiga 202315:50–#12
10KilometrCape Town 202631:26–#40

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:46.86–Apr 10, 2026Cape Miller Continental Tour
20265Kilometre 14:51–Sep 19, 2026World Athletics Road Running Championships
20265000m 14:58.52–Apr 16, 2026South African Championships
202610Kilometr 30:50–Oct 4, 2026tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov
202610000m 32:05.59–Apr 18, 2026South African Championships
202510Kilometr 31:41–Oct 18, 2025Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 10km Peace Run
202410Kilometr 32:42–Oct 20, 2024Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 10km
20233000m 9:48.21–Apr 14, 2023Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle distance invitational 1
FAQ

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

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

2026 season best: 30:50, set on Oct 4, 2026 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA). Last competition: tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov on Oct 4, 2026, 30:50.