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Laban Nkete

Laban Nkete

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Birth dateNov 13, 1970
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Laban Nkete is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on November 13, 1970. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:32.00 in the 5000m, 28:26.20 in the 10000m, 1:01:35 in the Semi, 2:12:30 in the Marathon and 43:39 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:01:35
5000 m
13:32.00
2001 season best
1:03:03
Jul 8, 2001
2001 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Aug 3, 2001 · 2:42:21
IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Half Marathon 1:01:35, 5000 m 13:32.00, 2001 season best 1:03:03 (Jul 8, 2001) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Aug 3, 2001, 2:42:21 · 55 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:32.00
28:26.20
1:01:35
2:12:30
43:39

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
10000m
28:57.87-Feb 16, 2001
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2001
Semi
1:03:03-Jul 8, 2001
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2001
Marathon
2:12:44-Apr 16, 2001
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2000
10000m
28:44.09-Feb 25, 2000
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2000
Semi
1:01:35-Aug 6, 2000
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2000
Marathon
2:12:30-Apr 17, 2000
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1999
10000m
29:06.89-Feb 22, 1999
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1999
Semi
1:02:40-Aug 8, 1999
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1999
Marathon
2:14:15-Oct 24, 1999
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1998
5000m
14:11.74-Feb 24, 1998
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1997
CrossCount
37:25-Mar 23, 1997
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25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1996
5000m
13:32.00-Mar 1, 1996
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1996
10000m
28:26.20-Mar 8, 1996
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1995
CrossCount
37:22-Mar 25, 1995
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1994
CrossCount
37:22-Mar 26, 1994
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1991
15Kilometr
43:39-Nov 2, 1991--

2001

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:42:21-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Semi
1:03:03-Jul 8South African Half Marathon Championships, East London
Marathon
2:12:44-Apr 16Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
10000m
28:57.87-Feb 16Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth

2000

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:50-Oct 22Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Semi
1:01:35-Aug 6South African Half Marathon Championships, Durban
Marathon
2:12:30-Apr 17Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
10000m
28:44.09-Feb 25Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth

1999

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:15-Oct 24Reims Marathon, Reims
Semi
1:02:40-Aug 8South African Half Marathon Championships, Durban
10000m
29:06.89-Feb 22Port Elizabeth

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:11.74-Feb 24Stellenbosch

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
37:25-Mar 2325th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:26.20-Mar 8Port Elizabeth
5000m
13:32.00-Mar 1Stellenbosch Boland Prestige, Stellenbosch

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
37:22-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships, Durham

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
37:22-Mar 2622nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Budapest

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
43:39-Nov 2Cape Town

Honours

7

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2001
7

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Laban Nkete's Half Marathon personal best?

Laban Nkete's Half Marathon personal best is 1:01:35, set on Aug 6, 2000 in Durban (RSA).

Which events does Laban Nkete compete in?

Laban Nkete competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.

How did Laban Nkete perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 1:03:03, set on Jul 8, 2001. Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton on Aug 3, 2001, 2:42:21.