Zanelle Willemse

Events
5000 m

Zanelle Willemse is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:38.57 in the 1500m, 5:04.43 in the Mile, 10:12.72 in the 3000m, 17:34.13 in the 5000m and 37:08.84 in the 10000m. She ranks 3964th all-time in the 5000m for United States. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:34.13
2023 season best17:34.13Apr 7, 2023 · Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
Last competitionBig South Outdoor Track and Field Championship, Winthrop Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex, Rock Hill, SCMay 12, 2023 · 17:47.03

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:34.13, 2023 season best 17:34.13 (Apr 7, 2023, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Big South Outdoor Track and Field Championship, Winthrop Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex, Rock Hill, SC, May 12, 2023, 17:47.03

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorVA 20235:04.43912 pts–
3000mIndoorSC 202310:12.72893 pts–
3000m-short-track202210:24.29858 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20231500m 4:38.57–Apr 15, 2023High Point Meet of Champions
2023mile-short-track Indoor5:04.43–Feb 25, 2023Big South Indoor Track and Field Championships, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2023Mile Indoor5:04.43–Feb 25, 2023Big South Indoor Track and Field Championships, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
20233000m Indoor10:12.72–Jan 28, 2023Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
20233000m-short-track Indoor10:12.72–Jan 28, 2023Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
20235000m 17:34.13–Apr 7, 2023Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
202310000m 37:21.66–May 10, 2023Big South Outdoor Track and Field Championship, Winthrop Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex, Rock Hill, SC
20221500m 4:45.62–Apr 22, 2022Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Zanelle Willemse's 5000 m personal best is 17:34.13, set on Apr 7, 2023 in Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA).

Zanelle Willemse competes in the 5000 m.

2023 season best: 17:34.13, set on Apr 7, 2023 in Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA). Last competition: Big South Outdoor Track and Field Championship, Winthrop Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex, Rock Hill, SC on May 12, 2023, 17:47.03.