Mpho Motaung

Mpho Motaung

Born
Jun 6, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 1500 m

Mpho Motaung is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on June 6, 1994. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:54.10 in the 1500m, 8:26.38 in the 3000m, 14:47.40 in the 5000m, 30:19.45 in the 10000m and 1:10:56 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 10 000 m30:19.45
2025 season best32:15Jul 13, 2025 · Durban
Personal best · 1500 m3:54.10
Last competitionABSA Run Your City Durban 10k - ASA (3)Jul 13, 2025 · 32:15

As of Nov 15, 2026: 10 000 m 30:19.45, 1500 m 3:54.10, 2025 season best 32:15 (Jul 13, 2025, Durban (RSA)) · Last competition: ABSA Run Your City Durban 10k - ASA (3), Jul 13, 2025, 32:15 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mPretoria 2018South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:54.10926 pts–
3000mSasolburg 2018South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:26.38907 pts–
5000mCape Town 2017South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:47.40848 pts–
10000mStellenbosch 2024South Africa 10 000 m all-time list30:19.45928 pts–
SemiPretoria 2014South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:10:56787 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202510Kilometr 32:15–Jul 13, 2025ABSA Run Your City Durban 10k - ASA (3)
202410000m 30:19.45–Apr 4, 2024USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
202410Kilometr 31:11–Jul 7, 2024Absa Run Your City Durban 10K
2024Semi 1:08:28–Apr 6, 2024USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
20223000m 8:48.96–Mar 2, 2022Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
202210Kilometr 32:47–Feb 12, 2022–
2022Semi 1:11:25–May 5, 2022Cape Town (RSA)
20215000m 15:20.00–May 6, 2021McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mpho Motaung's 10 000 m personal best is 30:19.45, set on Apr 4, 2024 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA).

Mpho Motaung competes in the 10 000 m and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 32:15, set on Jul 13, 2025 in Durban (RSA). Last competition: ABSA Run Your City Durban 10k - ASA (3) on Jul 13, 2025, 32:15.