Lebo Dinah Phalula
RSAWomenBirth dateDec 9, 1983
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Lebo Dinah Phalula is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on December 9, 1983. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:02.94 in the 800m, 4:13.05 in the 1500m, 4:58.74 in the Mile, 9:13.49 in the 3000m and 15:48.45 in the 5000m. She has earned 9 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
32:27
800 m
2:02.94
Last competition
SPAR Women Grand Prix Series (2), Durban
Jun 22, 2025 · DQ
Age
42 years old
As of Sep 28, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 32:27, 800 m 2:02.94, 2025 season best 34:14 (Mar 30, 2025, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: SPAR Women Grand Prix Series (2), Durban, Jun 22, 2025, DQ · 42 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 34:14 | - | Mar 30, 2025 | ↑ | Spar Women's Grand Prix Series - ASA (1) |
| 2023 | Mile | 4:58.74 | - | Jan 21, 2023 | - | CGA League Meeting 2, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2023 | 5000m | 17:07.70 | - | Jan 14, 2023 | ↑ | CGA Track & field League Meeting, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2023 | 5Kilometre | 17:35 | - | Jun 17, 2023 | ↓ | South African 5km Road Running Championships, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 36:26 | - | Aug 5, 2023 | ↑ | Spar Women's Challenge, Tshwane |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:15:41 | - | Jun 3, 2023 | ↑ | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon, Gqeberha - South African Half Marathon Ch. |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 32:59 | - | Jul 10, 2022 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:14:23 | - | Jun 4, 2022 | ↑ | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:35.88 | - | Mar 13, 2021 | ↓ | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:45.48 | - | Mar 13, 2021 | ↓ | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 16:29.64 | - | Apr 15, 2021 | ↑ | South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 34:32 | - | Sep 4, 2021 | ↑ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 34:35.65 | - | Apr 17, 2021 | ↑ | South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:15:36 | - | May 1, 2021 | ↑ | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
| 2020 | 3000m | 10:04.70 | - | Dec 1, 2020 | ↓ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 17:05.15 | - | Mar 14, 2020 | ↑ | UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2020 | 10Kilometr | 36:51 | - | Jan 26, 2020 | ↑ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2020 | Marathon | 2:57:15 | - | Oct 18, 2020 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 34:10 | - | Jun 15, 2019 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2019 | 12Kilometr | 41:22 | - | May 19, 2019 | ↓ | FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:15:34 | - | Jul 27, 2019 | ↑ | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:50:04 | - | Sep 15, 2019 | ↓ | Sanlam Cape Town Marathon |
| 2018 | 5000m | 17:30.25 | - | Feb 24, 2018 | ↑ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 34:37 | - | Jun 24, 2018 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2018 | 12Kilometr | 43:07 | - | May 20, 2018 | ↓ | Cape Town 12 km |
| 2017 | 10Kilometr | 34:47 | - | Nov 4, 2017 | ↑ | Mbombela (RSA) |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:14:25 | - | Jun 24, 2017 | ↑ | South African Half Marathon Championships |
| 2016 | 3000m | 9:19.05 | - | Mar 8, 2016 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2016 | 5Kilometre | 17:03= | - | Aug 28, 2016 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 33:18 | - | Jul 17, 2016 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2016 | 12Kilometr | 40:10 | - | May 15, 2016 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:23:49 | - | Mar 26, 2016 | ↑ | IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:33:48 | - | Apr 17, 2016 | ↓ | Enschede (NED) |
| 2015 | 800m | 2:06.68 | - | Mar 20, 2015 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 4:14.43 | - | Apr 18, 2015 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 16:19.72 | - | Apr 17, 2015 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2015 | CrossCount | 29:26 | - | Mar 28, 2015 | ↓ | 41st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Qingzhen, Guiyang |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 32:57 | - | May 9, 2015 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2015 | 12Kilometr | 39:21 | - | May 17, 2015 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2015 | 15Kilometr | 51:54 | - | Aug 15, 2015 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:11:54 | - | Jul 25, 2015 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:38:55 | - | Sep 20, 2015 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2014 | 800m | 2:16.01 | - | Mar 25, 2014 | ↑ | Sasolburg (RSA) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:20.43 | - | Apr 12, 2014 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 16:16.96 | - | Apr 11, 2014 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 32:27 | - | May 3, 2014 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:13:16 | - | Jun 29, 2014 | ↑ | Hamburg (GER) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 4:22.91 | - | Apr 12, 2013 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 16:27.20 | - | Apr 13, 2013 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2013 | CrossCount | 26:22 | - | Mar 24, 2013 | ↓ | 40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 33:35 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2013 | 15Kilometr | 56:38 | - | Jan 6, 2013 | ↑ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:18:29 | - | Mar 30, 2013 | ↑ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2012 | 800m | 2:05.58 | - | Mar 24, 2012 | ↑ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:16.50 | - | Mar 20, 2012 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 34:15 | - | May 27, 2012 | ↑ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2012 | 15Kilometr | 54:38 | - | May 6, 2012 | ↑ | Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:16:38 | - | Jul 28, 2012 | ↑ | Phalaborwa (RSA) |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:06.31 | - | Jun 8, 2011 | ↑ | Salamanca (ESP) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:20.95 | - | Apr 10, 2011 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 9:32.87 | - | Feb 19, 2011 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 16:08.74 | - | Apr 9, 2011 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2011 | CrossCount | 27:23 | - | Mar 20, 2011 | ↓ | 39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 33:34 | - | May 7, 2011 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2010 | 800m | 2:06.97 | - | Jun 5, 2010 | ↑ | Vitoria (ESP) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:13.98 | - | Mar 21, 2010 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 9:13.49 | - | Mar 4, 2010 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 15:48.45 | - | Feb 19, 2010 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2010 | CrossCount | 26:05 | - | Mar 28, 2010 | ↓ | 38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
| 2010 | 10000m | 35:02.72 | - | May 27, 2010 | ↑ | Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE) |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 36:30 | - | Oct 2, 2010 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2009 | 800m | 2:04.91 | - | Feb 14, 2009 | ↑ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2009 | 1500m | 4:13.05 | - | Mar 14, 2009 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2009 | 3000m | 9:21.5h | - | Jan 23, 2009 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 15:57.15 | - | Mar 13, 2009 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2009 | CrossCount | 28:46 | - | Mar 28, 2009 | ↓ | 37th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Golf Club Al Bisharat, Amman |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 33:08 | - | Sep 27, 2009 | ↑ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:20:46 | - | Nov 29, 2009 | ↑ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2008 | 800m | 2:05.61 | - | Feb 8, 2008 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2008 | 1500m | 4:19.7h | - | Jan 25, 2008 | ↓ | Secunda (RSA) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 33:01 | - | Aug 30, 2008 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2007 | 800m | 2:05.09 | - | Mar 9, 2007 | ↑ | Tshwane (RSA) |
| 2007 | 1500m | 4:17.67 | - | Mar 2, 2007 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2006 | 800m | 2:02.94 | - | Feb 11, 2006 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 4:19.55 | - | Mar 9, 2006 | ↓ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 33:42 | - | Feb 12, 2006 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2005 | 800m | 2:05.03 | - | Apr 16, 2005 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2005 | 1000m | 2:43.1h | - | Oct 28, 2005 | - | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2005 | 1500m | 4:18.99 | - | Apr 16, 2005 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 15:06 | - | Mar 20, 2005 | ↓ | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 34:28 | - | Oct 23, 2005 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2004 | 800m | 2:08.26 | - | Mar 20, 2004 | ↑ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2004 | 1500m | 4:21.33 | - | Mar 12, 2004 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 35:34 | - | Oct 10, 2004 | ↑ | Soweto (RSA) |
| 2003 | 800m | 2:12.08 | - | Apr 26, 2003 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:51.13 | - | Apr 26, 2003 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 36:27 | - | Jul 6, 2003 | ↑ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2003 | 15Kilometr | 55:31 | - | Nov 2, 2003 | ↑ | Soweto (RSA) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 4:34.21 | - | Jun 9, 2002 | ↓ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2002 | 5000m | 16:56.17 | - | Feb 8, 2002 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2001 | 1500m | 4:27.70 | - | Mar 17, 2001 | ↓ | Roodeport (RSA) |
| 2001 | 5000m | 17:21.93 | - | Feb 16, 2001 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2000 | 800m | 2:12.93 | - | Aug 13, 2000 | ↑ | Meadowbank (GBR) |
| 2000 | 1500m | 4:35.7h | - | Aug 13, 2000 | ↓ | Meadowbank (GBR) |
2025
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | DQ | - | Jun 22 | SPAR Women Grand Prix Series (2), Durban |
10Kilometr | DQ | - | May 11 | ABSA Run Your City Cape Town 10K - ASA (2), Cape Town |
10Kilometr | DQ | - | Apr 13 | ABSA Run Yor City 10K Gqeberha ASA (1), Gqeberha - Elite Event |
10Kilometr | 34:14 | - | Mar 30 | Spar Women's Grand Prix Series - ASA (1) |
2023
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 36:26 | - | Aug 5 | Spar Women's Challenge, Tshwane |
5Kilometre | 17:35 | - | Jun 17 | South African 5km Road Running Championships, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg |
Semi | 1:15:41 | - | Jun 3 | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon, Gqeberha - South African Half Marathon Ch. |
Mile | 4:58.74 | - | Jan 21 | CGA League Meeting 2, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
5000m | 17:41.90 | - | Jan 21 | CGA League Meeting 2, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
5000m | 17:07.70 | - | Jan 14 | CGA Track & field League Meeting, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
2022
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 34:54 | - | Sep 18 | OUTsurance Gun Run, Cape Town |
10Kilometr | 35:25 | - | Aug 6 | SPAR Grand Prix Tshwane, Tshwane |
10Kilometr | 33:57 | - | Jul 16 | SPAR Grand Prix Mbombela, Mbombela |
10Kilometr | 32:59 | - | Jul 10 | ABSA RYC Durban 10k, Durban |
Semi | 1:14:23 | - | Jun 4 | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
10Kilometr | 33:33 | - | May 29 | Spar Ladies Grand Prix Series - Gqeberha, Gqeberha |
10Kilometr | 34:23 | - | May 15 | ABSA Run Your City 10km, Cape Town |
2021
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 35:57 | - | Oct 31 | Durban 10K CITYRUN |
10Kilometr | 35:58 | - | Sep 24 | SPAR Grand Prix Tshwane, Tshwane |
10Kilometr | 34:32 | - | Sep 4 | SPAR Grand Prix Cape Town, Cape Town |
Semi | 1:15:36 | - | May 1 | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
10000m | 34:35.65 | - | Apr 17 | South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
5000m | 16:29.64 | - | Apr 15 | South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
10000m | 34:35.65 | - | Apr 15 | South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
5000m | 17:13.38 | - | Mar 27 | CGA Ch., Stadium, Boksburg |
3000m | 9:45.48 | - | Mar 13 | CGA Open Meet Three, Stadium, Boksburg |
1500m | 4:35.88 | - | Mar 13 | CGA Open Meet Three, Stadium, Boksburg |
5000m | 17:18.32 | - | Feb 27 | CGA Open Meet Two, Stadium, Boksburg |
2020
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 10:04.70 | - | Dec 1 | ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
Marathon | 2:57:15 | - | Oct 18 | Sanlam Potchefstroom Marathon Elite Invitational, Potchefstroom |
5000m | 17:05.15 | - | Mar 14 | CGA Ch., UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg |
10Kilometr | 36:51 | - | Jan 26 | Johnson Crane Hire 10-K, Johannesburg |
2019
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:23:27 | - | Nov 3 | Soweto Half Marathon & 10km, Soweto |
10Kilometr | 36:08 | - | Oct 13 | FNB Durban 10K Citysurfrun |
10Kilometr | 38:16 | - | Oct 6 | Spar Grand Prix Series 10-K, Johannesburg |
Marathon | 2:50:04 | - | Sep 15 | Sanlam Cape Town Marathon |
10Kilometr | 34:24 | - | Aug 9 | Women's Day Diva Run, Port Elizabeth |
Semi | 1:15:34 | - | Jul 27 | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
10Kilometr | 34:59 | - | Jun 23 | Spar Grand Prix Series 10K |
10Kilometr | 34:10 | - | Jun 15 | Youth Run 10K, Port Elizabeth |
10Kilometr | 35:51 | - | May 26 | Spar Grand Prix Series, Cape Town |
12Kilometr | 41:22 | - | May 19 | FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN |
10Kilometr | 34:32 | - | May 4 | Spar Grand Prix Series 10K, Port Elizabeth |
10Kilometr | 34:27 | - | Apr 27 | Freedom Run 10K, Port Elizabeth |
Semi | 1:18:20 | - | Apr 20 | Two Oceans Half Marathon, Cape Town |
10Kilometr | 36:39 | - | Feb 24 | 10 km, Pretoria |
10Kilometr | 36:41 | - | Feb 16 | 10 km, Pretoria |
10Kilometr | 36:47 | - | Feb 2 | Sasol 10K, Sasolburg |
2018
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 34:37 | - | Jun 24 | Durban Spar Grand Prix Series, Durban |
10Kilometr | 34:45 | - | Jun 16 | Port Elizabeth 10 km, Port Elizabeth |
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Honours
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2016South African 10 km Road Running Championships
10 Kilometres Road
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2015South African Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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2015South African Championships
1500 Metres
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2015South African Championships
5000 Metres
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2014South African Championships
5000 Metres
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2009South African Championships
1500 Metres
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2009South African Championships
5000 Metres
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2006South African Championships
1500 Metres
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2005South African Championships
1500 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Lebo Dinah Phalula's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?
Lebo Dinah Phalula's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 32:27, set on May 3, 2014 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).
Which events does Lebo Dinah Phalula compete in?
Lebo Dinah Phalula competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 800 m.
How did Lebo Dinah Phalula perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 34:14, set on Mar 30, 2025 in Cape Town (RSA). Last competition: SPAR Women Grand Prix Series (2), Durban on Jun 22, 2025, DQ.