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Edwin Molepe

Edwin Molepe

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Birth dateMay 31, 1987
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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.

Key facts
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)
2013 season best
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 25, 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

PB

Personal bests

3:48.50
3000m
8:00.53
14:03.92
1:07:49
8:26.82
#743 all-time
2000Metres
5:36.05
10Kilometr
30:07

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2013
1500m
3:48.50-Jun 12, 2013-Osterode (GER)
2013
3000mSt
8:33.06-Apr 12, 2013
↑
South African Championships
2013
5000m
14:43.32-Jun 16, 2013
↓
Turku (FIN)
2012
3000m
8:28.84-Mar 24, 2012
↑
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2012
3000mSt
8:43.03-Mar 20, 2012
↑
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2012
10Kilometr
30:33-May 19, 2012
↓
Kimberley (RSA)
2011
3000m
8:00.53-Jul 8, 2011
↑
Rhede (GER)
2011
3000mSt
8:26.82-Jun 27, 2011
↑
Metz (FRA)
2011
5000m
14:12.92-Mar 10, 2011
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
2010
2000Metres
5:36.05-Jun 25, 2010-Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine (FRA)
2010
3000m
8:01.90-Jun 12, 2010
↑
Leiden (NED)
2010
3000mSt
8:31.21-Jun 5, 2010
↑
Oordegem (BEL)
2010
5000m
14:44.53-Apr 17, 2010
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2009
3000m
8:03.31-Jul 21, 2009
↑
Gent (BEL)
2009
3000mSt
8:35.43-Jul 11, 2009
↑
Beograd (SRB)
2009
5000m
14:03.92-Jul 18, 2009
↓
Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2008
3000m
8:35.05-Mar 7, 2008
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
2008
3000mSt
9:12.66-Mar 27, 2008
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
2008
10Kilometr
30:07-Aug 30, 2008
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2007
Semi
1:07:49-Jul 14, 2007-Knysna (RSA)
2006
3000mSt
9:09.94-Apr 8, 2006
↑
Pretoria (RSA)

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:42.32-Jun 27Golden Spike Ostrava 2013, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
5000m
14:43.32-Jun 16Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
1500m
3:48.50-Jun 12Osterode Volksbankmeeting, Osterode
3000mSt
8:33.06-Apr 12South African Championships
3000mSt
8:55.07-Mar 16Germiston
3000mSt
9:06.52-Mar 2Pretoria AGN League, Pretoria

2012

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
31:03-Oct 20Pretoria Jacaranda City Challenge 10K, Pretoria
10Kilometr
30:33-May 19Kimberley South African 10 km Road Running Championships, Kimberley
3000mSt
8:55.08-Apr 27Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg
3000mSt
9:18.18-Apr 14South African Championships
3000m
8:28.84-Mar 24Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom
3000mSt
8:43.03-Mar 20Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Series, Stellenbosch
3000mSt
8:55.03-Mar 3Belville Yellow Pages Interprovincial II, Bellville
3000mSt
8:56.35-Feb 25Germiston Yellow Pages Interprovincial I, Germiston

2011

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:19.60-Dec 12Oudtshoorn Yellow Pages Summer Series, Oudtshoorn
3000mSt
8:47.50-Aug 20Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen
3000mSt
8:50.04-Aug 17Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen
3000m
8:00.53-Jul 8Rhede Abendsportfest, Rhede
3000mSt
8:26.82-Jun 27Metz Meeting National D1, Metz
5000m
14:42.62-Apr 30Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch
3000mSt
8:40.07-Apr 29Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch
3000mSt
8:29.74-Apr 10South African Championships
3000mSt
8:29.74-Apr 9-
5000m
14:12.92-Mar 10Cape Town Yellow Pages Series, Cape Town
3000mSt
8:54.69-Feb 25Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
3000m
8:29.90-Feb 19Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom

2010

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:30.74-Jul 30Nairobi African Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:36.98-Jul 9Biberach Weltklasse, Biberach
3000mSt
8:44.54-Jul 3Uden MONDO Keien Meeting, Uden
3000mSt
9:00.57-Jun 29Metz Meeting National D1, Metz
2000Metres
5:36.05-Jun 25Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
3000mSt
8:59.48-Jun 16Hérouville-St-Clair Meeting National D1, Hérouville
3000m
8:01.90-Jun 12Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden
3000mSt
8:31.21-Jun 5Oordegem Int. Flanders Athletics Meeting, Oordegem
5000m
14:44.53-Apr 17Potchefstroom South African University Championships, Potchefstroom
3000mSt
8:57.22-Apr 17Potchefstroom South African University Championships, Potchefstroom
3000mSt
9:06.16-Apr 6Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
3000mSt
9:00.91-Mar 30Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Series, Stellenbosch
3000mSt
8:38.53-Mar 21South African Championships
3000m
8:17.66-Mar 4Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom
3000mSt
8:36.83-Feb 26Durban Yellow Pages Series, Durban
3000mSt
8:44.59-Feb 19Port Elizabeth Yellow Pages Series, Port Elizabeth
3000mSt
8:59.26-Feb 10Potchefstroom

2009

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:03.31-Jul 21Gent Flanders Cup, Gent
5000m
14:03.92-Jul 18Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder - National Events
3000mSt
8:35.43-Jul 11Beograd Universiade, Beograd
3000mSt
8:56.51-Jul 8Beograd Universiade, Beograd
5000m
14:05.83-Jul 4Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem
3000mSt
8:49.37-Jun 27Uden MONDO Keien Meeting, Uden
3000mSt
8:51.05-Apr 3Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch
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Honours

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South African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2013
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Edwin Molepe's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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.

Which events does Edwin Molepe compete in?

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

How did Edwin Molepe perform in 2013?

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