Chris Mhlanga
South AfricaActive- Born
- Jul 29, 2001 (25 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · 3000 m
Chris Mhlanga is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on July 29, 2001. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:56.79 in the 1500m, 8:02.42 in the 3000m, 14:13.47 in the 5000m, 29:49.47 in the 10000m and 14:29 in the 5Kilometre. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road28:17
2026 season best28:17May 10, 2026 · Marine Park, Gqeberha
Personal best · 3000 m8:02.42
Last competitionABSA Run Your CitySep 24, 2026 · 29:37
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 28:17, 3000 m 8:02.42, 2026 season best 28:17 (May 10, 2026, Marine Park, Gqeberha (RSA)) · Last competition: ABSA Run Your City, Sep 24, 2026, 29:37 · 25 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 14:04 | – | Jun 27, 2026 | NMB Half Marathon |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:27.71 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | South African Championships |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 28:17 | – | May 10, 2026 | ASA Run Your City 10K |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 33:49 | – | Jan 10, 2026 | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
| 2025 | 4x100Metre | 41.87 | – | Apr 25, 2025 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:02.42 | – | Apr 4, 2025 | Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:14.05 | – | Mar 14, 2025 | Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 14:33 | – | Jul 26, 2025 | F21 Half Marathon |