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Josiah Thugwane

Josiah Thugwane

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Birth dateApr 15, 1971

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Josiah Thugwane is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on April 15, 1971. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 15Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:02:28 in the Semi, 2:07:28 in the Marathon, 45:21 in the 15Kilometr, 29:58 in the 10Kilometr and 1:35:15 in the 30Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts

Marathon

2:07:28

Half Marathon

1:02:28

2009 season best

2:27:43

Mar 22, 2009 · Johannesburg (RSA)

2009 season best

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 gold

Age

55 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:07:28 (#574 all-time), Half Marathon 1:02:28, 2009 season best 2:27:43 (Mar 22, 2009, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 55 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:02:28

2:07:28

45:21

29:58

1:35:15

1:20:07

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	1	-	-	1

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2009	Semi	1:09:27	-	Apr 4, 2009	↓	Middelburg (RSA)
2009	Marathon	2:27:43	-	Mar 22, 2009	↓	Johannesburg (RSA)
2007	25Kilometr	1:20:07	-	May 12, 2007	-	Pretoria (RSA)
2007	Marathon	2:23:04	-	Nov 4, 2007	↓	Soweto (RSA)
2006	Marathon	2:17:11	-	Sep 17, 2006	↓	Warszawa (POL)
2003	Semi	1:04:14	-	May 17, 2003	↓	Göteborg (SWE)
2003	Marathon	2:14:18	-	Apr 20, 2003	↓	Nagano (JPN)
2002	Semi	1:03:39	-	May 5, 2002	↓	Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2002	Marathon	2:10:05	-	Nov 3, 2002	↓	Seoul (KOR)
2001	10Kilometr	29:58	-	Sep 9, 2001	-	Vanderbiljpark (RSA)
2001	Semi	1:05:44	-	Jul 8, 2001	↓	South African Half Marathon Championships
2001	Marathon	2:11:52	-	Mar 18, 2001	↓	Seoul (KOR)
2000	Semi	1:04:33	-	Aug 20, 2000	↓	Glasgow (GBR)
2000	Marathon	2:10:29	-	Apr 16, 2000	↓	London Marathon
1999	Semi	1:02:47	-	Aug 22, 1999	↓	Glasgow (GBR)
1999	Marathon	2:17:01	-	Dec 5, 1999	↓	Fukuoka Marathon
1998	Semi	1:03:57	-	Jun 28, 1998	↓	Sapporo (JPN)
1997	Marathon	2:07:28	-	Dec 7, 1997	↓	Fukuoka (JPN)
1996	15Kilometr	45:21	-	Jul 14, 1996	↑	Utica, NY (USA)
1996	Marathon	2:11:46	-	Feb 25, 1996	↓	Cape Town (RSA)
1995	Semi	1:02:28	-	Oct 1, 1995	↓	Belfort IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1992	15Kilometr	47:39	-	Jun 7, 1992	↑	Johannesburg (RSA)
1992	Marathon	2:13:36	-	Mar 28, 1992	↓	Cape Town (RSA)
1991	Marathon	2:13:48	-	Apr 6, 1991	↓	Durban (RSA)
1990	30Kilometr	1:35:15	-	Jan 27, 1990	-	Malaga (RSA)

2009

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:09:27	-	Apr 4	Middelburg Nedbank Series Half Marathon, Middelburg
Marathon	2:27:43	-	Mar 22	Johannesburg City Marathon, Johannesburg

2007

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:23:04	-	Nov 4	Soweto Marathon, Soweto
25Kilometr	1:20:07	-	May 12	Jackie Mekler 25K, Pretoria

2006

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:17:11	-	Sep 17	Warsaw Marathon, Warszawa

2003

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	DNF	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships
Semi	1:07:04	-	Jul 26	Namakgale Half Marathon, Namakgale
Semi	1:04:14	-	May 17	Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Marathon	2:14:18	-	Apr 20	Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon, Nagano
Semi	1:04:51	-	Feb 22	Pretoria Half Marathon, Pretoria
Semi	1:05:38	-	Jan 12	Bedfordview Half Marathon, Bedfordview

2002

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:10:05	-	Nov 3	Seoul Marathon, Seoul
Semi	1:03:39	-	May 5	Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Marathon	2:13:23	-	Apr 14	Nagano Marathon, Nagano
Semi	1:04:15	-	Apr 7	Cape Town Half Marathon, Cape Town
Semi	1:08:26	-	Jan 13	Bedfordview Half Marathon, Bedfordview

2001

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:58	-	Sep 9	Vanderbijlpark South African 10 km Championships, Vanderbiljpark
Marathon	DNS	-	Aug 3	IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Semi	1:05:44	-	Jul 8	South African Half Marathon Championships
Marathon	2:11:52	-	Mar 18	Seoul Dong-A Marathon, Seoul

2000

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:15:25	-	Nov 5	New York Marathon
Marathon	2:16:59	-	Oct 1	The XXVII Olympic Games
Marathon	2:16:59	-	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
Semi	1:04:33	-	Aug 20	Glasgow Half Marathon, Glasgow
Marathon	2:10:29	-	Apr 16	London Marathon

1999

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:17:01	-	Dec 5	Fukuoka Marathon
Semi	1:02:47	-	Aug 22	Glasgow Half Marathon, Glasgow

1998

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:03:57	-	Jun 28	Half Marathon, Sapporo

1997

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:07:28	-	Dec 7	Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
Marathon	2:08:06	-	Apr 13	London Marathon

1996

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:12:36	-	Aug 4	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon	2:12:36	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
15Kilometr	45:21	-	Jul 14	Boilermaker, Utica, NY
Marathon	2:11:46	-	Feb 25	Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town

1995

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:02:28	-	Oct 1	Belfort IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

1992

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	47:39	-	Jun 7	Squires Loft, Johannesburg
Marathon	2:13:36	-	Mar 28	Cape Town

1991

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:14:00	-	Jul 20	Durban Marathon, Durban
Marathon	2:13:48	-	Apr 6	Ngodwana

1990

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
30Kilometr	1:35:15	-	Jan 27	30 km, Malaga

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Josiah Thugwane's Marathon personal best?

Josiah Thugwane's Marathon personal best is 2:07:28, set on Dec 7, 1997 in Fukuoka (JPN), #574 on the all-time list.

Which events does Josiah Thugwane compete in?

Josiah Thugwane competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Josiah Thugwane perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 2:27:43, set on Mar 22, 2009 in Johannesburg (RSA).

How many medals has Josiah Thugwane won?

Josiah Thugwane has won 1 Olympic Games medal.