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Williams Rivers

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Birth dateOct 17, 2004
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Williams Rivers is a South Africa race walker, born on October 17, 2004. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 3000m-short-track and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:32:58 in the 20kmW, 12:15.75 in the 3000m-short-track, 51:22 in the 10Kilometr, 21:34.80 in the 5000m-short-track and 42:46.09 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Half Marathon Race Walk
1:34:40
3000 Metres Short Track
12:15.75
2026 season best
1:34:40
Feb 21, 2026 · LC de Villiers Sports Grounds, Pretoria (RSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
African Athletics Championships
May 16, 2026 · 1:36:14
African Athletics Championships
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: Half Marathon Race Walk 1:34:40, 3000 Metres Short Track 12:15.75, 2026 season best 1:34:40 (Feb 21, 2026, LC de Villiers Sports Grounds, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 16, 2026, 1:36:14 · 21 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:32:58
3000m-short-track
12:15.75
10Kilometr
51:22
5000m-short-track
21:34.80
10,000Metr
42:46.09
HalfMarath
1:34:40

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3Kilometre
12:15.75-Jan 17, 2026
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AGN Track & Field League 1
2026
3000m-short-track
12:15.75-Jan 17, 2026
↑
AGN Track & Field League 1
2026
10,000Metr
42:46.09-Mar 13, 2026
↑
AGN Championships
2026
10Kilometr
44:41.05-Mar 26, 2026
↑
South African U23 Championships
2026
HalfMarath
1:34:40-Feb 21, 2026-ASA Race Walking Trials for WA Race Walking Team Championships
2026
20kmW
1:36:14-May 16, 2026
↓
African Athletics Championships
2025
3000m-short-track
13:04.69-Feb 15, 2025
↑
AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2025
3Kilometre
13:04.69-Feb 15, 2025
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AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2025
5000m-short-track
21:34.80-Mar 1, 2025
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AGN Track & Field League 4 ( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2025
10,000Metr
43:38.05-Mar 27, 2025
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South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2025
10Kilometr
43:38.05-Mar 28, 2025
↑
South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2025
20kmW
1:32:58-Apr 26, 2025
↓
South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2024
3Kilometre
13:40.24-Jan 27, 2024
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AGN League 2
2024
3000m-short-track
13:40.24-Jan 27, 2024
↑
AGN League 2
2024
10,000Metr
45:52.42-Apr 5, 2024
↑
USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
2024
10Kilometr
46:13.57-Mar 21, 2024
↑
South African U23 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2022
10,000Metr
47:13.87-Mar 31, 2022
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McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2022
10Kilometr
51:22-Jan 15, 2022
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Cape Town (RSA)
2021
5000m-short-track
23:32.95-Jun 12, 2021
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Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2021
10,000Metr
47:12.20-Mar 27, 2021
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Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)

2026

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:36:14-May 16African Athletics Championships
10,000Metr
48:17.20-Apr 24USSA Track & Field Championships
20kmW
1:37:48-Apr 18South African Championships
20kmW
1:37:48-Apr 16South African Championships
HalfMarath
DNF-Apr 12Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26
10,000Metr
44:41.05-Mar 26South African U23 Championships
10Kilometr
44:41.05-Mar 26South African U23 Championships
10,000Metr
42:46.09-Mar 13AGN Championships
HalfMarath
1:34:40-Feb 21ASA Race Walking Trials for WA Race Walking Team Championships
3000m-short-track
12:15.75-Jan 17AGN Track & Field League 1
3Kilometre
12:15.75-Jan 17AGN Track & Field League 1

2025

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
46:52.35-May 1USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships
10Kilometr
46:52.35-May 1USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships
20kmW
1:32:58-Apr 26South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
20kmW
1:32:58-Apr 25South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
10Kilometr
43:38.05-Mar 28South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
10,000Metr
43:38.05-Mar 27South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
10,000Metr
44:33.20-Mar 15AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
5000m-short-track
21:34.80-Mar 1AGN Track & Field League 4 ( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
20kmW
21:34.80-Mar 1AGN Track & Field League 4 ( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
3000m-short-track
13:04.69-Feb 15AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
3Kilometre
13:04.69-Feb 15AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria

2024

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
45:52.42-Apr 5USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
10,000Metr
45:52.42-Apr 5USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
10Kilometr
46:13.57-Mar 21South African U23 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
10,000Metr
46:13.57-Mar 21South African U23 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
10,000Metr
46:25.69-Mar 9AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
10Kilometr
46:25.69-Mar 8AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
3Kilometre
13:40.24-Jan 27AGN League 2
3000m-short-track
13:40.24-Jan 27AGN League 2

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
47:13.87-Mar 31South African U20 Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
10,000Metr
48:23.15-Mar 12AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events
10Kilometr
51:22-Jan 15Race Walking Meet, Cape Town - U20 Events

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
23:32.95-Jun 12AGN League 4, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events
10,000Metr
49:54.61-Apr 9South African U18 Championships, Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl
10,000Metr
47:12.20-Mar 27AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events

Honours

🥇

South African Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2026
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South African Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2025
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Williams Rivers's Half Marathon Race Walk personal best?

Williams Rivers's Half Marathon Race Walk personal best is 1:34:40, set on Feb 21, 2026 in LC de Villiers Sports Grounds, Pretoria (RSA).

Which events does Williams Rivers compete in?

Williams Rivers competes in the Half Marathon Race Walk and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Williams Rivers perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:34:40, set on Feb 21, 2026 in LC de Villiers Sports Grounds, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: African Athletics Championships on May 16, 2026, 1:36:14.