
Lucas Bothobutle
Lucas Bothobutle is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1991. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:55.80 in the 800m, 3:57.30 in the 1500m, 8:13.45 in the 3000m, 14:31.21 in the 5000m and 1:04:43 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:54.71, Half Marathon 1:04:43, 2017 season best 9:19.92 (Apr 22, 2017, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · 35 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3000m | 8:41.01 | - | Mar 15, 2017 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 9:19.92 | - | Apr 22, 2017 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 14:52.39 | - | Apr 21, 2017 | ↑ | South African Championships |
| 2016 | 1500m | 4:14.25 | - | Mar 8, 2016 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 8:51.52 | - | Mar 15, 2016 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 9:13.59 | - | Apr 16, 2016 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 8:13.45 | - | Jul 15, 2015 | ↓ | Mannheim (GER) |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:54.71 | - | Apr 24, 2015 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 14:31.21 | - | Apr 24, 2015 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:04:43 | - | Apr 25, 2015 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2014 | 800m | 1:55.80 | - | Mar 1, 2014 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:57.30 | - | Feb 22, 2014 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 9:33.39 | - | Apr 12, 2014 | ↓ | South African Championships |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:05:10 | - | Apr 26, 2014 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 8:32.33 | - | Dec 13, 2013 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 8:56.66 | - | Apr 12, 2013 | ↓ | South African Championships |
| 2012 | 3000m | 8:38.55 | - | Dec 10, 2012 | ↓ | Oudtshoorn (RSA) |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 9:17.42 | - | Feb 25, 2012 | ↓ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 15:18.61 | - | Mar 31, 2012 | ↑ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 8:37.08 | - | Feb 19, 2011 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2011 | 3000mSt | 9:16.54 | - | Feb 25, 2011 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2010 | 800m | 1:56.69 | - | Jun 26, 2010 | ↑ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:01.80 | - | Jun 26, 2010 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 8:24.36 | - | Mar 4, 2010 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2010 | 3000mSt | 9:09.30 | - | Jun 19, 2010 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2010 | CrossCount | 25:06 | - | Mar 28, 2010 | - | 38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 30:19 | - | Aug 14, 2010 | - | Paarl (RSA) |
2017
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:19.92 | - | Apr 22 | South African Championships, Potchefstroom |
5000m | 14:52.39 | - | Apr 21 | South African Championships |
3000m | 8:42.90 | - | Mar 28 | Sasolburg NWU Pukke Permit Meeting, Sasolburg |
3000m | 8:41.01 | - | Mar 15 | Potchefstroom Speed Series, Potchefstroom |
2016
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:29.41 | - | Apr 29 | Polokwane South African University Championships, Polokwane |
3000mSt | 9:13.59 | - | Apr 16 | South African Championships, Stellenbosch |
3000m | 8:51.52 | - | Mar 15 | Potchefstroom ACNW League Meeting, Potchefstroom |
1500m | 4:14.25 | - | Mar 8 | Potchefstroom ACNW League Meeting, Potchefstroom |
3000m | 9:03.13 | - | Feb 23 | Potchefstroom ACNW League Meeting, Potchefstroom |
2015
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:13.45 | - | Jul 15 | Mannheim Abendsportfest, Mannheim |
Semi | 1:15:07 | - | Jul 12 | Universiade |
3000m | 8:33.69 | - | Jun 27 | Ingolstadt MTV Meet-IN, Ingolstadt |
3000m | 8:44.13 | - | Jun 20 | Schweinfurt |
Semi | 1:04:43 | - | Apr 25 | Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch |
3000mSt | 8:54.71 | - | Apr 24 | Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch |
5000m | 14:31.21 | - | Apr 24 | Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch |
5000m | 15:09.90 | - | Apr 18 | South African Championships |
3000mSt | 8:59.30 | - | Apr 18 | South African Championships |
2014
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:37.38 | - | May 10 | Potchefstroom South African Open Championships, Potchefstroom |
Semi | 1:05:10 | - | Apr 26 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
3000mSt | 9:33.39 | - | Apr 12 | South African Championships |
1500m | 4:05.63 | - | Mar 25 | Sasolburg NWU Pukke Permit Meeting, Sasolburg |
800m | 1:55.80 | - | Mar 1 | Pretoria |
1500m | 3:57.30 | - | Feb 22 | Pretoria |
800m | 1:58.03 | - | Feb 22 | Pretoria |
2013
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:40.50 | - | Dec 14 | Parow Tygerberg NLC Summer Series, Parow, Cape Town |
3000m | 8:32.33 | - | Dec 13 | Stellenbosch Maties Sumer Series, Stellenbosch |
3000mSt | 8:56.66 | - | Apr 12 | South African Championships |
3000mSt | 10:18.30 | - | Apr 6 | Pretoria South African U23 Championships, Pretoria |
3000mSt | 9:11.46 | - | Mar 16 | Potchefstroom |
2012
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:49.73 | - | Dec 15 | Parow Tygerberg NLC Summer Series, Parow, Cape Town |
3000m | 8:38.55 | - | Dec 10 | Oudtshoorn |
3000mSt | 9:57.77 | - | Apr 14 | South African Championships |
5000m | 15:18.61 | - | Mar 31 | Germiston South African U23 Championships, Germiston |
3000mSt | 9:25.40 | - | Mar 30 | Germiston South African U23 Championships, Germiston |
3000mSt | 9:17.42 | - | Feb 25 | Germiston Yellow Pages Interprovincial I, Germiston |
2011
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:48.70 | - | Dec 12 | Oudtshoorn Yellow Pages Summer Series, Oudtshoorn |
3000mSt | 9:26.09 | - | Apr 10 | South African Championships |
3000mSt | 9:33.44 | - | Mar 26 | Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston |
3000mSt | 9:16.54 | - | Feb 25 | Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria |
3000m | 8:37.08 | - | Feb 19 | Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom |
2010
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:19 | - | Aug 14 | Paarl South African 10km Championships, Paarl |
800m | 1:56.69 | - | Jun 26 | Potchefstroom - U20 Events |
1500m | 4:01.80 | - | Jun 26 | Potchefstroom - U20 Events |
3000mSt | 9:09.30 | - | Jun 19 | Stellenbosch - U20 Events |
3000mSt | 9:12.81 | - | Jun 5 | Potchefstroom |
1500m | 4:05.25 | - | Jun 5 | Potchefstroom - U20 Events |
3000mSt | 9:29.46 | - | Apr 17 | Potchefstroom South African University Championships, Potchefstroom |
3000mSt | 9:26.79 | - | Apr 10 | Germiston South African Junior Championships, Germiston |
CrossCount | 25:06 | - | Mar 28 | 38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Lucas Bothobutle's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Lucas Bothobutle's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:54.71, set on Apr 24, 2015 in Stellenbosch (RSA).
Which events does Lucas Bothobutle compete in?
Lucas Bothobutle competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.
How did Lucas Bothobutle perform in 2017?
2017 season best: 9:19.92, set on Apr 22, 2017 in Potchefstroom (RSA).