Leslie Mokoena

Born
Jun 21, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Leslie Mokoena is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on June 21, 2005. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5Kilometre.

His personal bests include 8:20.90 in the 3000m, 14:09.25 in the 5000m, 14:40 in the 5Kilometre and 2:34.77 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 5000 m14:09.25
2026 season best14:37.21Feb 21, 2026
Personal best · 3000 m8:20.90
Last competitionSocial Runners HalfJul 25, 2026 · 30:00

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:09.25, 3000 m 8:20.90, 2026 season best 14:37.21 (Feb 21, 2026) · Last competition: Social Runners Half, Jul 25, 2026, 30:00 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mCape Town 2025South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:20.90937 pts––
5000mCape Town 2025South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:09.25969 pts––
5KilometrePhalaborwa 202514:40–#513
1000mJohannesburg 20242:34.77769 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 14:24–Jun 27, 2026NMB Half Marathon
20265000m 14:37.21–Feb 21, 2026AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
202610Kilometr 29:13–Jul 12, 2026ABSA Run Yor City 10km
20253000m 8:20.90–Apr 4, 2025Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
20255000m 14:09.25–Mar 27, 2025South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
20255Kilometre 14:40–Jul 26, 2025F21 Half Marathon
20241000m 2:34.77–Nov 30, 2024CGA/UJ Summer Challenger
20243000m 8:29.99–Mar 23, 2024South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Leslie Mokoena's 5000 m personal best is 14:09.25, set on Mar 27, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Leslie Mokoena competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 14:37.21, set on Feb 21, 2026. Last competition: Social Runners Half on Jul 25, 2026, 30:00.