Dikotsi Lekopa

Dikotsi Lekopa

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Jul 7, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Dikotsi Lekopa is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on July 7, 1988. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:57.01 in the 800m, 3:48.82 in the 1500m, 8:07.95 in the 3000m, 14:32.00 in the 5000m and 31:14.16 in the 10000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:32.17
2025 season best32:04Jul 13, 2025 · Durban
2025 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:43.81
Last competitionRegion 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, PretoriaOct 12, 2025 · 1:10:30
Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:32.17, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:43.81, 2025 season best 32:04 (Jul 13, 2025, Durban (RSA)) · Last competition: Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria, Oct 12, 2025, 1:10:30 · 38 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPotchefstroom 2019South Africa 800 m all-time list1:57.01836 pts–
1500mNové Město nad Metují 2015South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:48.82992 pts–
3000mPotchefstroom 2017South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:07.951,010 pts–
5000mPretoria 2022South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:32.00896 pts–
10000mPretoria 2024South Africa 10 000 m all-time list31:14.16853 pts–
SemiPretoria 2025South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:10:30802 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202510Kilometr 32:04–Jul 13, 2025ABSA Run Your City Durban 10k - ASA (3)
2025Semi 1:10:30–Oct 12, 2025Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria
202410000m 31:14.16–Mar 8, 2024AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
20223000m 8:24.33–Mar 2, 2022Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
20223000mSt 8:50.75–Apr 22, 2022South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
20225000m 14:32.00–Mar 12, 2022Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
20213000m 8:23.79–Mar 9, 2021McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
20213000mSt 9:10.13–Apr 16, 2021South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
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Dikotsi Lekopa's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:32.17, set on Apr 18, 2015 in Stellenbosch (RSA).

Dikotsi Lekopa competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 32:04, set on Jul 13, 2025 in Durban (RSA). Last competition: Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria on Oct 12, 2025, 1:10:30.