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Emmanuel Mkhabela

Emmanuel Mkhabela

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Birth dateJul 19, 1979
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Emmanuel Mkhabela is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on July 19, 1979. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 3:53.41 in the 1500m, 8:27.26 in the 3000m, 1:09:19 in the Semi and 8:28.29 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:28.29
#854 all-time
2014 season best
8:50.86
Apr 12, 2014 · Pretoria (RSA)
2014 season best
Last competition
South African Half Marathon Championships
Nov 15, 2014 · 1:09:19
South African Half Marathon Championships
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:28.29 (#854 all-time), 2014 season best 8:50.86 (Apr 12, 2014, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Half Marathon Championships, Nov 15, 2014, 1:09:19 · 47 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
3000mSt
8:50.86-Apr 12, 2014
↓
South African Championships
2014
Semi
1:09:19-Nov 15, 2014-South African Half Marathon Championships
2009
3000mSt
8:51.67-Feb 14, 2009
↓
Bloemfontein (RSA)
2008
3000mSt
8:38.72-Feb 8, 2008
↓
Durban (RSA)
2007
3000m
8:27.26-Feb 2, 2007-Potchefstroom (RSA)
2007
3000mSt
8:34.84-Feb 9, 2007
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2006
1500m
3:53.41-Feb 17, 2006-Bellville (RSA)
2006
3000mSt
8:37.06-Feb 11, 2006
↓
South African Championships
2005
3000mSt
8:29.00-Apr 16, 2005
↓
South African Championships
2004
3000mSt
8:28.29-Apr 17, 2004
↓
South African Championships
2003
3000mSt
8:47.48-Apr 26, 2003
↓
South African Championships

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:19-Nov 15South African Half Marathon Championships
3000mSt
8:50.86-Apr 12South African Championships

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:51.67-Feb 14Bloemfontein

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:49.21-Mar 15South African Championships
3000mSt
9:07.08-Mar 7Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
3000mSt
8:38.72-Feb 8Durban Yellow Pages Series, Durban

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:45.48-Jul 18Algiers All-African Games, Algiers
3000mSt
8:40.78-Mar 17South African Championships
3000mSt
8:40.67-Feb 17Oudtshoorn Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Oudtshoorn
3000mSt
8:34.84-Feb 9Port Elizabeth Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Port Elizabeth
3000m
8:27.26-Feb 2Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics, Potchefstroom

2006

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:24.07-Aug 11Bambous African Championships, Bambous
3000mSt
8:56.67-Mar 24Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
3000mSt
8:43.27-Feb 24Oudtshoorn ASA Champions Challenge, Oudtshoorn
1500m
3:53.41-Feb 17Bellville ASA Champions Challenge, Bellville
3000mSt
8:37.06-Feb 11South African Championships

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.00-Apr 16South African Championships
3000mSt
8:41.58-Mar 11Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
3000mSt
8:38.31-Feb 18Durban ABSA Series, Durban

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:55.41-Jul 14Brazzaville African Championships, Brazzaville
3000mSt
8:28.29-Apr 17South African Championships

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:47.48-Apr 26South African Championships
3000mSt
8:59.1HT-Mar 29Germiston

Honours

8

Bambous African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2006
8

Bambous African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2006
6

Brazzaville African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2004
6

Brazzaville African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2004
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Emmanuel Mkhabela's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Emmanuel Mkhabela's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:28.29, set on Apr 17, 2004 in Durban (RSA), #854 on the all-time list.

Which events does Emmanuel Mkhabela compete in?

Emmanuel Mkhabela competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Emmanuel Mkhabela perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 8:50.86, set on Apr 12, 2014 in Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: South African Half Marathon Championships on Nov 15, 2014, 1:09:19.