Kgosi Samuel Tsosane

Kgosi Samuel Tsosane

Born
Apr 15, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
5000 m · Half Marathon

Kgosi Samuel Tsosane is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on April 15, 1986. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:47.66 in the 1500m, 8:02.84 in the 3000m, 13:30.88 in the 5000m, 28:51.54 in the 10000m and 1:02:24 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 5000 m13:30.88
2026 season best32:01Oct 17, 2026 · Johannesburg
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:24
Last competitionSouth African 10km ChampionshipsOct 17, 2026 · 32:01

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:30.88, Half Marathon 1:02:24, 2026 season best 32:01 (Oct 17, 2026, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: South African 10km Championships, Oct 17, 2026, 32:01 · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mPretoria 2015South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:47.661,007 pts–
3000mPotchefstroom 2011South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:02.841,040 pts–
5000mCape Town 2011South Africa 5000 m all-time list13:30.881,099 pts–
10000mStellenbosch 2013South Africa 10 000 m all-time list28:51.541,054 pts–
SemiBurgersfort 2012South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:02:241,092 pts–
MarathonMossel Bay 2013South Africa Marathon all-time list2:19:32965 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 32:01–Oct 17, 2026South African 10km Championships
202510Kilometr 31:33–Sep 24, 2025ABSA Run Your City Joburg 10k - ASA, Johannesburg
2025Semi 1:07:53–Oct 12, 2025Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria
202210Kilometr 31:23–Jul 10, 2022Durban (RSA)
2021Marathon 2:30:30–Oct 17, 2021Cape Town (RSA)
2017Semi 1:10:01–Apr 29, 2017–
20161500m 3:51.27–Feb 27, 2016Pretoria (RSA)
20165000m 14:10.44–Mar 22, 2016Cape Town (RSA)
FAQ

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Kgosi Samuel Tsosane's 5000 m personal best is 13:30.88, set on Mar 10, 2011 in Cape Town (RSA).

Kgosi Samuel Tsosane competes in the 5000 m and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 32:01, set on Oct 17, 2026 in Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: South African 10km Championships on Oct 17, 2026, 32:01.