Edwin Molepe

Edwin Molepe

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
May 31, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Edwin Molepe is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on May 31, 1987. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:48.50 in the 1500m, 8:00.53 in the 3000m, 14:03.92 in the 5000m, 1:07:49 in the Semi and 8:26.82 in the 3000mSt. 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 steeplechase8:26.82
#743 all-time
2013 season best8:33.06Apr 12, 2013 · Stellenbosch
2013 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:36.05

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:26.82 (#743 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:36.05, 2013 season best 8:33.06 (Apr 12, 2013, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mOsterode 2013South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:48.50996 pts–
3000mRhede 2011South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:00.531,053 pts–
5000mHeusden-Zolder 2009South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:03.92987 pts–
SemiKnysna 2007South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:07:49893 pts–
3000mStMetz 2011South Africa 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:26.821,137 pts#743
2000MetresTomblaine 20105:36.05–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20131500m 3:48.50–Jun 12, 2013Osterode (GER)
20133000mSt 8:33.06–Apr 12, 2013South African Championships
20135000m 14:43.32–Jun 16, 2013Turku (FIN)
20123000m 8:28.84–Mar 24, 2012Potchefstroom (RSA)
20123000mSt 8:43.03–Mar 20, 2012Stellenbosch (RSA)
201210Kilometr 30:33–May 19, 2012Kimberley (RSA)
20113000m 8:00.53–Jul 8, 2011Rhede (GER)
20113000mSt 8:26.82–Jun 27, 2011Metz (FRA)
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Edwin Molepe's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:26.82, set on Jun 27, 2011 in Metz (FRA), #743 on the all-time list.

Edwin Molepe competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2013 season best: 8:33.06, set on Apr 12, 2013 in Stellenbosch (RSA).