John Morapedi

Birth dateNov 30, 1976

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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.

Key facts

5000 m

13:26.55

10 000 m

28:15.60

1999 season best

13:58.38

Mar 6, 1999

1999 season best

Age

49 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 5000 m 13:26.55, 10 000 m 28:15.60, 1999 season best 13:58.38 (Mar 6, 1999) · 49 years old

Personal bests

3:47.82

7:52.90

13:26.55

28:15.60

1:03:16

5:17.21

44:56

28:19

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1999	3000m	7:55.83	-	Feb 27, 1999	↓	-
1999	CrossCount	13:27	-	Mar 27, 1999	↑	27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1999	5000m	13:58.38	-	Mar 6, 1999	↓	-
1999	Semi	1:03:16	-	Oct 10, 1999	-	-
1998	1500m	3:47.82	-	Jan 30, 1998	-	-
1998	3000m	8:12.9h	-	Mar 11, 1998	↓	-
1998	5000m	13:36.99	-	Mar 20, 1998	↓	-
1998	10Kilometr	28:19	-	Jan 5, 1998	-	-
1998	15Kilometr	46:52	-	Dec 31, 1998	↓	-
1997	2000m	5:17.21	-	Apr 2, 1997	-	-
1997	5000m	13:45.39	-	Apr 8, 1997	↓	-
1997	CrossCount	36:58	-	Feb 16, 1997	↑	-
1997	15Kilometr	44:56	-	Dec 31, 1997	↓	-
1996	3000m	7:52.90	-	Jul 13, 1996	↓	-
1996	5000m	13:26.55	-	Apr 12, 1996	↓	-
1996	10000m	28:15.60	-	Mar 8, 1996	-	-
1996	CrossCount	36:07	-	Mar 23, 1996	↑	-
1996	15Kilometr	45:56	-	Dec 31, 1996	↓	-
1995	5000m	13:36.12	-	Apr 29, 1995	↓	-
1995	CrossCount	25:04	-	Mar 25, 1995	↑	-
1994	CrossCount	25:35	-	Mar 26, 1994	↑	-

1999

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:03:16	-	Oct 10	South Shields Great North Run Half Maraton, South Shields
Semi	1:03:26	-	Aug 22	Glasgow Half Marathon, Glasgow
CrossCount	13:27	-	Mar 27	27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
5000m	13:58.38	-	Mar 6	South African Championships, Durban
3000m	7:55.83	-	Feb 27	Bellville

1998

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	46:52	-	Dec 31	Corrida de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo
5000m	14:06.47	-	Sep 19	Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
5000m	14:15.30	-	Sep 18	Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
3000m	8:17.70	-	Mar 27	Johannesburg All Africa Invitational, Johannesburg
5000m	13:36.99	-	Mar 20	Cape Town Engen GP Final, Cape Town
3000m	8:12.9HT	-	Mar 11	Pietersburg Engen GP, Pietersburg
1500m	3:47.82	-	Jan 30	Bloemfontein
10Kilometr	28:19	-	Jan 5	Corrida de San Fernando, Punta del Este

1997

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	44:56	-	Dec 31	Corrida de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo
5000m	13:45.39	-	Apr 8	Cape Town ASA Engen GP Final, Cape Town
2000m	5:17.21	-	Apr 2	Pretoria All Africa International, Pretoria
CrossCount	38:03	-	Mar 23	25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
5000m	14:02.11	-	Mar 8	South African Championships, Potchefstroom
CrossCount	36:58	-	Feb 16	32nd CHIBA INTERNATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY, Chiba

1996

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	45:56	-	Dec 31	Corrida de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo
5000m	13:54.43	-	Aug 1	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m	13:54.30	-	Jul 31	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m	13:54.43	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m	13:54.30	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
3000m	7:52.90	-	Jul 13	Durham, NC
5000m	13:38.64	-	Jun 28	Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris
5000m	13:35.80	-	Apr 20	South African Championships, Cape Town
5000m	13:26.55	-	Apr 12	Cape Town ASA Engen Series, Cape Town
5000m	13:41.55	-	Mar 27	Bellville
CrossCount	36:07	-	Mar 23	24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stellenbosch
10000m	28:15.60	-	Mar 8	Port Elizabeth
5000m	13:31.12	-	Mar 1	Stellenbosch Boland Prestige, Stellenbosch

1995

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:36.12	-	Apr 29	Durban
CrossCount	25:04	-	Mar 25	23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships, Durham

1994

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	25:35	-	Mar 26	22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Budapest

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Morapedi's 5000 m personal best?

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

Which events does John Morapedi compete in?

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

How did John Morapedi perform in 1999?

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