John Morapedi

John Morapedi

Born
Nov 30, 1976 (49 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

John Morapedi is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on November 30, 1976. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:47.82 in the 1500m, 7:52.90 in the 3000m, 13:26.55 in the 5000m, 28:15.60 in the 10000m and 1:03:16 in the Semi. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 5000 m13:26.55
1999 season best13:58.38Mar 6, 1999
Personal best · 10 000 m28:15.60

As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 m 13:26.55, 10 000 m 28:15.60, 1999 season best 13:58.38 (Mar 6, 1999) · 49 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mBloemfontein 19983:47.821,004 pts–
3000mNC 19967:52.901,098 pts–
5000mCape Town 199613:26.551,115 pts–
10000mPort Elizabeth 199628:15.601,108 pts–
SemiSouth Shields 19991:03:161,059 pts–
2000mPretoria 19975:17.21969 pts–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19993000m 7:55.83–Feb 27, 1999–
1999CrossCount 13:27–Mar 27, 199927th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
19995000m 13:58.38–Mar 6, 1999–
1999Semi 1:03:16–Oct 10, 1999–
19981500m 3:47.82–Jan 30, 1998–
19983000m 8:12.9h–Mar 11, 1998–
19985000m 13:36.99–Mar 20, 1998–
199810Kilometr 28:19–Jan 5, 1998–
Compare me with John Morapedi
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Morapedi's 5000 m personal best is 13:26.55, set on Apr 12, 1996 in Cape Town (RSA).

John Morapedi competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

1999 season best: 13:58.38, set on Mar 6, 1999.