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Mbuleli Mathanga

Mbuleli Mathanga

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Birth dateSep 24, 1993
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Mbuleli Mathanga is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on September 24, 1993. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:49.66 in the 1500m, 8:09.80 in the 3000m, 13:29.66 in the 5000m, 28:03.45 in the 10000m and 1:00:17 in the Semi. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:00:17
10 000 m
28:03.45
2023 season best
3:54.29
Jan 28, 2023 · Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA)
2023 season best
Last competition
KZN Track & Field Senior Championships
Mar 18, 2023 · 29:25.91
KZN Track & Field Senior Championships
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:17, 10 000 m 28:03.45, 2023 season best 3:54.29 (Jan 28, 2023, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA)) · Last competition: KZN Track & Field Senior Championships, Mar 18, 2023, 29:25.91 · 32 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:49.66
3000m
8:09.80
13:29.66
28:03.45
1:00:17
15Kilometr
45:48
10Kilometr
28:03
12Kilometr
35:15

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
1500m
3:54.29-Jan 28, 2023
↑
KZN Track & Field League 1
2023
5000m
14:08.23-Mar 18, 2023
↑
KZN Track & Field Senior Championships
2023
10000m
29:25.91-Mar 17, 2023
↓
KZN Track & Field Senior Championships
2023
CrossCount
31:53-Feb 18, 2023-44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
2022
1500m
3:49.66-Jan 22, 2022
↑
Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2022
5000m
13:47.91-Mar 28, 2022
↑
Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)
2022
10Kilometr
28:03-Jul 10, 2022
↑
Durban (RSA)
2022
10000m
28:22.74-Apr 21, 2022
↓
South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2022
15Kilometr
45:48-Dec 11, 2022
↑
Durban (RSA)
2022
Semi
1:03:38-Apr 16, 2022
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2021
5000m
13:29.66-Mar 28, 2021
↑
Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)
2021
10000m
28:03.45-Mar 26, 2021
↓
Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2021
Semi
1:00:17-Oct 17, 2021
↑
Roma Ostia Half Marathon
2020
1500m
3:50.06-Feb 1, 2020
↑
Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2020
3000m
8:10.82-Feb 15, 2020
↓
Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2020
5000m
14:06.06-Jan 25, 2020
↑
Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2020
10000m
28:55.83-Feb 15, 2020
↓
Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2020
10Kilometr
29:13-Mar 15, 2020
↑
Durban (RSA)
2019
1500m
4:01.04-Jan 26, 2019
↑
Durban (RSA)
2019
3000m
8:09.80-Mar 9, 2019
↓
Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2019
5000m
13:53.26-Mar 23, 2019
↑
Durban (RSA)
2019
10Kilometr
28:13-Sep 7, 2019
↑
Praha (CZE)
2019
10000m
28:37.30-Mar 22, 2019
↓
Durban (RSA)
2019
12Kilometr
35:15-May 19, 2019-FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN
2019
15Kilometr
47:43-Sep 22, 2019
↑
Durban (RSA)
2019
Semi
1:01:31-Jul 27, 2019
↑
Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
2018
5000m
14:31.47-Jan 12, 2018
↑
Durban (RSA)
2018
10Kilometr
30:36-Nov 18, 2018
↑
Pietermaritzburg (RSA)
2018
15Kilometr
47:40-Dec 9, 2018
↑
Durban (RSA)
2018
Semi
1:08:01-Apr 15, 2018
↑
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2023

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:25.91-Mar 18KZN Track & Field Senior Championships
5000m
14:08.23-Mar 18KZN Track & Field Senior Championships
10000m
29:25.91-Mar 17KZN Track & Field Senior Championships
CrossCount
31:53-Feb 1844th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
1500m
3:54.29-Jan 28KZN Track & Field League 1

2022

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:48-Dec 11Illovo 15km Christmas Challenge, Durban
5000m
14:06.46-Nov 19KZNA SYYJSM League 6, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
Semi
1:03:52-Oct 16Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
10Kilometr
28:03-Jul 10ABSA RYC Durban 10k, Durban
10000m
29:40.86-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
10000m
29:40.86-Jun 8African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
10000m
28:22.74-Apr 21South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
Semi
1:03:38-Apr 16Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon, Cape Town
5000m
13:47.91-Mar 28Athletes Academy Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
5000m
14:06.01-Mar 23ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
5000m
14:04.97-Mar 12KZNA Ch., Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
10000m
28:39.47-Mar 11KZNA Ch., Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
5000m
13:51.87-Feb 12KZNA Track & Field League 5, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
1500m
3:49.96-Feb 12KZNA Track & Field League 5, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
10Kilometr
29:52-Feb 5Inkamana 10 km Road Race, Vryheid
5000m
14:07.10-Feb 3CGA Middle Distance Challenge 1, Stadium, Boksburg
1500m
3:49.66-Jan 22KZNA Track & Field League 2, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban

2021

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:03-Nov 27Khobar International Half Marathon, Al Khobar
Semi
1:00:17-Oct 17Roma Ostia Half Marathon
5000m
13:41.08-Jun 18ASA/KZNA Olympic Qualifier, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
5000m
13:46.64-May 28Newton Classic Qualifier, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban
Semi
1:01:26-May 1Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
5000m
13:55.75-Apr 17South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
10000m
29:23.74-Apr 15South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
5000m
13:55.75-Apr 15South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
5000m
13:29.66-Mar 28Invitational Middle Distance Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
10000m
28:03.45-Mar 26KZNA Ch., Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban
5000m
13:39.63-Mar 15Invitational Middle Distance Track Series, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
10000m
28:24.93-Mar 5KZNA 10000m League, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban
5000m
13:47.23-Feb 20KZNA T&F League, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban

2020

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:52.46-Dec 19KZNA Odd Events 3, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban
10Kilometr
29:21-Nov 28Josiah Gumede 10Km Challenge, Bergville
10Kilometr
29:13-Mar 15Deloitte Challenge Durban City 10K, Durban
3000m
8:10.82-Feb 15KZNA League 5, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban
10000m
28:55.83-Feb 15KZNA League 5, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban
1500m
3:50.06-Feb 1KZNA League 3, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban
5000m
14:06.06-Jan 25KZNA League 2, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban

2019

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:36-Nov 17Greater Edendale Race, Pietermaritzburg
10Kilometr
28:28-Oct 20OUTsurance Gun Run Half-Marathon & 10K, Cape Town
10Kilometr
28:35-Oct 13FNB Durban 10K Citysurfrun
15Kilometr
47:43-Sep 22Ndongeni Heritage 15-K, Durban
10Kilometr
28:40-Sep 15Sanlam 10km Peace Run, Cape Town
10Kilometr
28:13-Sep 7Birell Prague Grand Prix, Praha
Semi
1:01:31-Jul 27Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
12Kilometr
35:15-May 19FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN
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Honours

7

African Athletics Championships

10,000 Metres

2022
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South African Championships

10,000 Metres

2022
🥇

South African Championships

10,000 Metres

2021
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mbuleli Mathanga's Half Marathon personal best?

Mbuleli Mathanga's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:17, set on Oct 17, 2021 in Roma (ITA).

Which events does Mbuleli Mathanga compete in?

Mbuleli Mathanga competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Mbuleli Mathanga perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 3:54.29, set on Jan 28, 2023 in Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA). Last competition: KZN Track & Field Senior Championships on Mar 18, 2023, 29:25.91.