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Ofentse Bokaba
RSAMenBirth dateJun 26, 2003
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Ofentse Bokaba is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on June 26, 2003. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:50.27 in the 1500m, 4:30.55 in the Mile, 8:16.04 in the 3000m, 14:14.78 in the 5000m and 8:46.63 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:46.63
5000 m
14:14.78
Age
23 years old
As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:46.63, 5000 m 14:14.78, 2026 season best 8:50.26 (Apr 16, 2026, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · Last competition: Simbine Classic, Apr 28, 2026, 8:16.04 · 23 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:50.27 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↑ | CGA League 3 |
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:16.04 | - | Apr 28, 2026 | ↑ | Simbine Classic |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 8:50.26 | - | Apr 16, 2026 | ↑ | South African Championships |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:20.59 | - | Apr 25, 2026 | ↑ | USSA Track & Field Championships |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:56.70 | - | Mar 19, 2025 | ↑ | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2 |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:20.18 | - | Apr 16, 2025 | ↑ | Potch Invitational Meet |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 8:46.63 | - | Mar 29, 2025 | ↑ | South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:14.78 | - | Mar 27, 2025 | ↑ | South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:58.62 | - | Mar 27, 2024 | ↑ | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 9:06.76 | - | Mar 23, 2024 | ↑ | South African U23 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2024 | 5000m | 15:00.80 | - | Mar 22, 2024 | ↑ | South African U23 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:04.35 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | CGA League Meeting 3, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 9:22.52 | - | Mar 31, 2023 | ↑ | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:04.84 | - | Feb 19, 2022 | ↑ | Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:34.38 | - | Feb 19, 2022 | ↑ | Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 9:25.80 | - | Apr 2, 2022 | ↑ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2021 | Mile | 4:30.55 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | - | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 9:48.28 | - | Mar 27, 2021 | ↑ | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:54.27 | - | Mar 14, 2020 | ↑ | UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg (RSA) |
2026
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:16.04 | - | Apr 28 | Simbine Classic |
5000m | 14:20.59 | - | Apr 25 | USSA Track & Field Championships |
3000mSt | 8:52.21 | - | Apr 24 | USSA Track & Field Championships |
3000mSt | 9:20.31 | - | Apr 18 | South African Championships |
3000mSt | 9:20.31 | - | Apr 16 | South African Championships |
3000mSt | 8:50.26 | - | Apr 16 | South African Championships |
3000mSt | 9:15.50 | - | Mar 14 | CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships |
5000m | 14:42.64 | - | Mar 13 | CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships |
3000mSt | 9:09.44 | - | Feb 28 | CGA League 4 |
1500m | 3:50.27 | - | Feb 14 | CGA League 3 |
5000m | 14:46.65 | - | Feb 7 | CGA League Meet 2 |
2025
19 performances2024
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:27.29 | - | Apr 20 | South African Championships |
3000mSt | 9:27.29 | - | Apr 19 | South African Championships |
3000mSt | 9:07.92 | - | Apr 5 | USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch |
3000mSt | 9:07.92 | - | Apr 4 | USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch |
1500m | 3:58.62 | - | Mar 27 | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg |
3000mSt | 9:06.76 | - | Mar 23 | South African U23 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
5000m | 15:00.80 | - | Mar 22 | South African U23 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
5000m | 15:12.27 | - | Mar 9 | CGA Youth,Junior & Under 23 Provincial Championships, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
3000mSt | 9:32.03 | - | Mar 9 | CGA Youth,Junior & Under 23 Provincial Championships, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
5000m | 15:12.27 | - | Mar 8 | CGA Youth,Junior & Under 23 Provincial Championships, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
2023
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:57.71 | - | Apr 19 | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
3000mSt | 9:22.52 | - | Mar 31 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
3000mSt | 9:22.52 | - | Mar 30 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
3000mSt | 9:34.60 | - | Mar 11 | CGA Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Athletics Championships |
1500m | 4:04.35 | - | Feb 4 | CGA League Meeting 3, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
3000mSt | 9:53.19 | - | Jan 21 | CGA League Meeting 2, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
2022
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:39.01 | - | Apr 22 | South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
3000mSt | 9:39.01 | - | Apr 21 | South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
3000mSt | 9:46.00 | - | Apr 9 | Central Gauteng Ch., Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
3000mSt | 9:25.80 | - | Apr 2 | South African U20 Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Ofentse Bokaba's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Ofentse Bokaba's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:46.63, set on Mar 29, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).
Which events does Ofentse Bokaba compete in?
Ofentse Bokaba competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.
How did Ofentse Bokaba perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 8:50.26, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA). Last competition: Simbine Classic on Apr 28, 2026, 8:16.04.