04/09/2026
WMA - World Masters Athletics Championships — Seoul, South Korea 2026
Michael R. Lenhoff Athletics is exceptionally proud to announce that Ingrid Lambrechts Koster, coached by Michael R. Lenhoff Athletics, represented Athletics South Africa Masters in three events at the 2026 WMA - World Masters Athletics Championships in South Korea.
The Championships are a World Athletics ‑sanctioned global event held biennially, bringing together more than 6,000 Masters athletes (aged 35+) from across the world. The competition features a full programme of Track & Field, Road Running, and Cross‑Country, with fields that include former international elite athletes, Olympians, and World Champions.
🇿🇦 Ingrid’s Events
5000m Track
10km Road Running
21.1km Half‑Marathon
🌟 World Top‑10 Results
Ingrid Lambrechts Koster delivered three outstanding world‑class performances, achieving Top‑10 finishes in all her events:
W50-54 5000m Track: 9th
W50-54 10km Road Running: 10th
W50-54 21.1km Road Running: 8th
These results place Ingrid among the leading Masters athletes globally and highlight her consistency, resilience, and competitive excellence on the world stage.
Michael R. Lenhoff Athletics congratulates Ingrid Lambrechts Koster on her exceptional achievements and her proud representation of South Africa at the highest level of Masters athletics.