Kabelo Melamu

Kabelo Melamu

Born
Feb 8, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

Kabelo Melamu is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on February 8, 1997. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:59.6h in the 800m, 3:53.34 in the 1500m, 4:27.86 in the Mile, 8:22.66 in the 3000m and 14:05.38 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:33
2026 season best32:32.51Mar 12, 2026 · UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road28:46
Last competitionCGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial ChampionshipsMar 12, 2026 · 32:32.51

As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:02:33, 10 Kilometres Road 28:46, 2026 season best 32:32.51 (Mar 12, 2026, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships, Mar 12, 2026, 32:32.51 · 29 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mGermiston 2018South Africa 800 m all-time list1:59.6h771 pts–
1500mPretoria 2017South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:53.34935 pts–
MileBoksburg 2021South Africa Mile all-time list4:27.86760 pts–
3000mPotchefstroom 2020South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:22.66927 pts–
5000mCape Town 2023South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:05.38982 pts–
10000mBydgoszcz 2016South Africa 10 000 m all-time list29:36.29989 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610000m 32:32.51–Mar 12, 2026CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships
20255000m 14:40.27–Mar 14, 2025Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
202510000m 30:48.77–Mar 13, 2025Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
202510Kilometr 32:28–Nov 15, 2025South African 10km Championships, Bloemfontein
2025Semi 1:05:38–Oct 12, 2025Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria
2025Marathon 2:27:33–Feb 16, 2025Peninsula Marathon incorporating ASA Marathon Championships
202410Kilometr 29:40–Jul 7, 2024Absa Run Your City Durban 10K
2024Marathon 2:21:12–Apr 28, 2024Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.
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Kabelo Melamu's Half Marathon personal best is 1:02:33, set on May 1, 2021 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).

Kabelo Melamu competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 32:32.51, set on Mar 12, 2026 in UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships on Mar 12, 2026, 32:32.51.