Lesetja Papo

Born
May 21, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
Marathon

Lesetja Papo is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on May 21, 1994. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 3:53.44 in the 1500m, 14:51.55 in the 5000m, 1:05:32 in the Semi and 2:12:24 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Marathon2:12:24
2026 season best2:26:26May 3, 2026
Last competitionNMB Half MarathonJun 27, 2026 · 1:05:29

As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:12:24, 2026 season best 2:26:26 (May 3, 2026) · Last competition: NMB Half Marathon, Jun 27, 2026, 1:05:29 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mBoksburg 20223:53.44934 pts–
5000mBoksburg 202214:51.55836 pts–
SemiGqeberha 20231:05:32974 pts–
MarathonDurban 20242:12:241,087 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:05:29–Jun 27, 2026NMB Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:26:26–May 3, 2026Durban International Marathon
2025Marathon 2:14:27–May 4, 2025Durban International Marathon
2024Marathon 2:12:24–Apr 28, 2024Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.
20231500m 4:00.13–Feb 4, 2023CGA League Meeting 3, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
2023Semi 1:05:32–Jun 3, 2023Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon, Gqeberha - South African Half Marathon Ch.
2023Marathon 2:22:38–Mar 12, 2023Durban International Marathon
20221500m 3:53.44–Feb 22, 2022Stadium, Boksburg (RSA)
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Lesetja Papo's Marathon personal best is 2:12:24, set on Apr 28, 2024 in Durban (RSA).

Lesetja Papo competes in the Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:26:26, set on May 3, 2026. Last competition: NMB Half Marathon on Jun 27, 2026, 1:05:29.