Jerry Motsau
South AfricaActive- Born
- Mar 12, 1990 (36 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 1500 m
Jerry Motsau is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on March 12, 1990. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:47.61 in the 800m, 3:36.74 in the 1500m, 3:56.62 in the Mile, 7:40.99 in the 3000m and 13:22.17 in the 5000m. He has earned 4 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 3000 m7:40.99
2026 season best7:45.61Apr 10, 2026 · Hoërskool Stadium, Stellenbosch
Personal best · 1500 m3:36.74
Last competitionSaudi Athletics Grand PrixMay 15, 2026 · 8:15.86
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m 7:40.99, 1500 m 3:36.74 (#926 all-time), 2026 season best 7:45.61 (Apr 10, 2026, Hoërskool Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · Last competition: Saudi Athletics Grand Prix, May 15, 2026, 8:15.86 · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m | 7:45.61 | – | Apr 10, 2026 | Cape Miller Continental Tour |
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:36.10 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | South African Championships |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:41.05 | – | May 9, 2025 | UAE Athletics Grand Prix |
| 2025 | MileRoad | 4:08.32 | – | Aug 29, 2025 | Asics Curro Street Mile |
| 2025 | 3000m | 7:59.03 | – | Apr 4, 2025 | Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:45.05 | – | Jul 19, 2025 | Night of Athletics, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 14:18 | – | Jul 26, 2025 | F21 Half Marathon |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 29:07 | – | Feb 9, 2025 | Groet uit Schoorl Run |