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Kefilwe Galeitsiwe

Kefilwe Galeitsiwe

BOTBOTWomen
Birth dateJul 12, 1995
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Kefilwe Galeitsiwe is a Botswana middle-distance runner, born on July 12, 1995. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:30.00 in the 1500m, 10:05.96 in the 3000m, 16:51.31 in the 5000m, 35:48.15 in the 10000m and 1:23:19 in the Semi. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Botswana.

Key facts
3000 m
10:05.96
5000 m
16:51.31
2026 season best
4:30.00
Apr 5, 2026 · National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)
2026 season best
Last competition
African Athletics Championships
May 12, 2026 · 16:51.31
African Athletics Championships
Record
National record · 10 000 m 35:48.15
National record
Age
31 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 m 10:05.96, 5000 m 16:51.31, 2026 season best 4:30.00 (Apr 5, 2026, National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 12, 2026, 16:51.31 · National record (10 000 m) · 31 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
4:30.00-Apr 5, 2026
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Botswana Championships
2026
5000m
16:51.31-May 12, 2026
↑
African Athletics Championships
2026
10000m
35:48.15-Mar 8, 2026-BAA Track And Field Series 4
2025
5000m
17:51.22-May 16, 2025
↑
Botswana Championships
2025
CrossCount
39:04-Dec 13, 2025
↓
Botswana International Cross Country, Glody Dube Sports Academy, Modipane - XC 10.0km
2024
1500m
4:51.65-May 17, 2024
↑
Botswana Championships
2024
5000m
17:47.78-May 17, 2024
↑
Botswana Championships
2024
CrossCount
37:51-Jan 27, 2024
↓
Botswana International Cross Country, C Bank Gaborone Golf Club, Gaborone - XC 10.0km
2024
Semi
1:26:31-Feb 24, 2024
↓
Kazungula Bridge Half Marathon
2023
5000m
18:06.42-May 26, 2023
↑
Botswana Championships
2019
Semi
1:19:27-Sep 15, 2019
↓
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2018
Semi
1:23:19-May 13, 2018
↓
Gaborone Half Marathon
2013
1500m
4:44.05-Jun 1, 2013
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Gaborone (BOT)
2011
3000m
10:05.96-Jul 6, 2011-IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
2011
5000m
17:29.93-May 14, 2011
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Gaborone (BOT)
2011
CrossCount
21:11-Mar 20, 2011
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39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria

2026

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:51.31-May 12African Athletics Championships
5000m
17:16.36-Apr 11Road-To-Botswana Golden Grand Prix
1500m
4:30.00-Apr 5Botswana Championships
5000m
17:07.96-Apr 4Botswana Championships
10000m
35:48.15-Mar 8BAA Track And Field Series 4
1500m
4:45.75-Feb 28BAA Track And Field Series 3

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
39:04-Dec 13Botswana International Cross Country, Glody Dube Sports Academy, Modipane - XC 10.0km
5000m
17:51.22-May 17Botswana Championships
5000m
17:51.22-May 16Botswana Championships

2024

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:51.65-May 19Botswana Championships
5000m
17:47.78-May 19Botswana Championships
1500m
4:51.65-May 17Botswana Championships
5000m
17:47.78-May 17Botswana Championships
Semi
1:26:31-Feb 24Kazungula Bridge Half Marathon
CrossCount
37:51-Jan 27Botswana International Cross Country, C Bank Gaborone Golf Club, Gaborone - XC 10.0km

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
18:06.42-May 28Botswana Championships
5000m
18:06.42-May 26Botswana Championships
5000m
18:19.92-Mar 4Botswana Athletics Series 4, National Stadium, Gaborone

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:19:27-Sep 15Orange Phikwe Half Marathon, Selibe Phikwe

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:23:19-May 13Gaborone Half Marathon

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:44.05-Jun 1Gaborone Southern Africa Regional Championships, Gaborone

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
10:05.96-Jul 7IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
3000m
10:05.96-Jul 6IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
5000m
17:29.93-May 14Gaborone African Junior Championships, Gaborone
CrossCount
21:11-Mar 2039th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria

Honours

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Botswana Championships

5000 Metres

2026
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Botswana Championships

5000 Metres

2025
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Botswana Championships

5000 Metres

2024
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kefilwe Galeitsiwe's 3000 m personal best?

Kefilwe Galeitsiwe's 3000 m personal best is 10:05.96, set on Jul 6, 2011 in Lille (FRA).

Which events does Kefilwe Galeitsiwe compete in?

Kefilwe Galeitsiwe competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Kefilwe Galeitsiwe perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4:30.00, set on Apr 5, 2026 in National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT). Last competition: African Athletics Championships on May 12, 2026, 16:51.31.