Laban Nkete
- Born
- Nov 13, 1970 (55 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 5000 m
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.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:35
2001 season best1:03:03Jul 8, 2001
Personal best · 5000 m13:32.00
Last competitionIAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, EdmontonAug 3, 2001 · 2:42:21
As of Oct 27, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10000m | 28:57.87 | – | Feb 16, 2001 | – |
| 2001 | Semi | 1:03:03 | – | Jul 8, 2001 | – |
| 2001 | Marathon | 2:12:44 | – | Apr 16, 2001 | – |
| 2000 | 10000m | 28:44.09 | – | Feb 25, 2000 | – |
| 2000 | Semi | 1:01:35 | – | Aug 6, 2000 | – |
| 2000 | Marathon | 2:12:30 | – | Apr 17, 2000 | – |
| 1999 | 10000m | 29:06.89 | – | Feb 22, 1999 | – |
| 1999 | Semi | 1:02:40 | – | Aug 8, 1999 | – |