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Matthews Motshwarateu

Matthews Motshwarateu

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Birth dateNov 2, 1958

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Matthews Motshwarateu is a Botswana long-distance runner, born on November 2, 1958. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:51.8h in the 3000m, 13:29.6h in the 5000m, 27:48.2h in the 10000m, 1:01:21 in the Semi and 13:35 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Botswana.

Key facts

10 000 m

27:48.2h

10 Kilometres Road

27:54

1995 season best

49:30

Apr 9, 1995 · Washington, DC (USA)

Record

National record · 3000 m 7:51.8h

National record

Age

67 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 10 000 m 27:48.2h, 10 Kilometres Road 27:54, 1995 season best 49:30 (Apr 9, 1995, Washington, DC (USA)) · National record (3000 m) · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

3000m

7:51.8HT

13:29.6HT

27:48.2HT

1:01:21

5Kilometre

13:35

15Kilometr

43:20

10Kilometr

27:54

10MilesRoa

49:30

OneHour

20052

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1995	10MilesRoa	49:30	-	Apr 9, 1995	↑	Washington, DC (USA)
1993	15Kilometr	44:34	-	Feb 27, 1993	↑	Tampa, FL (USA)
1992	4MilesRoad	17:59	-	Jun 20, 1992	-	-
1992	10000m	28:07.6h	-	Mar 28, 1992	↓	Cape Town (RSA)
1992	15Kilometr	43:20	-	Aug 31, 1992	↑	East London (RSA)
1992	Semi	1:04:54	-	Sep 20, 1992	↓	South-Shields IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1991	10000m	28:13.66	-	Apr 29, 1991	↓	Durban (RSA)
1991	15Kilometr	43:56	-	Nov 2, 1991	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
1990	15Kilometr	43:33	-	Nov 3, 1990	↑	Bellville (RSA)
1989	Semi	1:01:21	-	Jul 23, 1989	↓	Durban (RSA)
1988	5Kilometre	13:35	-	Mar 27, 1988	-	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1988	10Kilometr	27:54	-	Apr 16, 1988	-	New Orleans, LA (USA)
1987	10000m	28:32.55	-	Mar 11, 1987	↓	Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1983	15Kilometr	46:07	-	Oct 1, 1983	↑	El Paso, TX (USA)
1983	10MilesRoa	50:00	-	Sep 24, 1983	↑	Lynchburg, VA (USA)
1981	10000m	28:38.70	-	Jun 5, 1981	↓	Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
1979	3000m	7:51.8h	-	Feb 15, 1979	-	Stellenbosch (RSA)
1979	10000m	27:48.2h	-	May 7, 1979	↓	Stellenbosch (RSA)
1978	5000m	13:29.6h	-	Apr 14, 1978	-	Stellenbosch (RSA)
1978	OneHour	20052	-	Sep 29, 1978	-	Bloemfontein (RSA)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matthews Motshwarateu's 10 000 m personal best?

Matthews Motshwarateu's 10 000 m personal best is 27:48.2h, set on May 7, 1979 in Stellenbosch (RSA).

Which events does Matthews Motshwarateu compete in?

Matthews Motshwarateu competes in the 10 000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Matthews Motshwarateu perform in 1995?

1995 season best: 49:30, set on Apr 9, 1995 in Washington, DC (USA).