Ofentse Bokaba

Ofentse Bokaba

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Jun 26, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m

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.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:46.63
2026 season best8:50.26Apr 16, 2026 · Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:14.78
Last competitionSimbine ClassicApr 28, 2026 · 8:16.04
Simbine Classic

As of Nov 6, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mJohannesburg 2026South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:50.27973 pts––
MileBoksburg 2021South Africa Mile all-time list4:30.55732 pts––
3000mPretoria 2026South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:16.04964 pts–#728
5000mCape Town 2025South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:14.78951 pts––
3000mStCape Town 2025South Africa 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:46.631,051 pts–#619

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:50.27–Feb 14, 2026CGA League 3
20263000m 8:16.04–Apr 28, 2026Simbine Classic
20263000mSt 8:50.26–Apr 16, 2026South African Championships
20265000m 14:20.59–Apr 25, 2026USSA Track & Field Championships
20251500m 3:56.70–Mar 19, 2025ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2
20253000m 8:20.18–Apr 16, 2025Potch Invitational Meet
20253000mSt 8:46.63–Mar 29, 2025South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
20255000m 14:14.78–Mar 27, 2025South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
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Ofentse Bokaba's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:46.63, set on Mar 29, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Ofentse Bokaba competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

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.