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Phemelo Matshaba
RSAWomenBirth dateApr 12, 2005
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Phemelo Matshaba is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on April 12, 2005. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000mSt.
Her personal bests include 4:37.43 in the 1500m, 10:05.13 in the 3000m, 11:02.53 in the 3000mSt and 7:13.79 in the 2000Metres. She has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
11:02.53
1500 m
4:37.43
Age
21 years old
As of Oct 2, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 11:02.53, 1500 m 4:37.43, 2026 season best 11:48.49 (Apr 17, 2026, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, Apr 17, 2026, 11:48.49 · 21 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m | 11:03.50 | - | Mar 28, 2026 | ↓ | South African U23 Championships |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 11:48.49 | - | Apr 17, 2026 | ↓ | South African Championships |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 11:30.23 | - | Mar 29, 2025 | ↓ | South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:52.08 | - | Feb 10, 2024 | ↓ | AGN League 3 |
| 2024 | 3000m | 10:16.81 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↓ | AGN League 4, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 11:17.02 | - | Apr 4, 2024 | ↓ | USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:37.43 | - | Mar 11, 2023 | ↓ | Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships |
| 2023 | 3000m | 10:05.13 | - | Mar 10, 2023 | ↓ | Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 11:02.53 | - | Mar 31, 2023 | ↓ | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 25:54 | - | Feb 18, 2023 | - | 44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:51.28 | - | Feb 19, 2022 | ↓ | Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2022 | 2000Metres | 7:13.79 | - | Apr 2, 2022 | - | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 10:29.98 | - | Mar 12, 2022 | ↓ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:55.24 | - | May 22, 2021 | ↓ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 10:11.53 | - | Apr 8, 2021 | ↓ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 18:32.89 | - | Jun 12, 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | 1500m | 4:47.32 | - | Mar 14, 2020 | ↓ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 10:26.55 | - | Mar 14, 2020 | ↓ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
2026
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 11:48.49 | - | Apr 17 | South African Championships |
3000mSt | 11:48.49 | - | Apr 16 | South African Championships |
3000m | 11:03.50 | - | Mar 28 | South African U23 Championships |
3000mSt | 12:10.73 | - | Mar 13 | AGN Championships |
2025
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 11:46.94 | - | May 2 | USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships |
3000mSt | 11:46.94 | - | May 1 | USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships |
3000mSt | 11:42.89 | - | Apr 25 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
3000mSt | 11:30.23 | - | Mar 29 | South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
3000mSt | 11:30.23 | - | Mar 28 | South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
3000mSt | 12:07.09 | - | Mar 15 | AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
3000mSt | 12:07.09 | - | Mar 14 | AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
2024
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 11:17.02 | - | Apr 5 | USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch |
3000mSt | 11:17.02 | - | Apr 4 | USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch |
3000mSt | 11:19.18 | - | Mar 23 | South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
3000mSt | 11:19.18 | - | Mar 21 | South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
3000mSt | 11:29.04 | - | Mar 8 | AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs |
3000m | 10:16.81 | - | Feb 24 | AGN League 4, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
1500m | 4:52.08 | - | Feb 10 | AGN League 3 |
2023
15 performances2022
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2000Metres | 7:13.79 | - | Apr 2 | South African U18 Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
3000m | 10:50.26 | - | Apr 2 | South African U18 Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
3000m | 10:29.98 | - | Mar 12 | AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events |
2000Metres | 7:34.70 | - | Mar 11 | AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events |
1500m | 4:51.28 | - | Feb 19 | Twizza Super Schools Grand Finale, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg - U18 Events |
3000m | 10:46.83 | - | Feb 9 | TUKS TOP10 Prestige Athletics Meeting, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events |
1500m | 4:52.74 | - | Feb 9 | TUKS TOP10 Prestige Athletics Meeting, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events |
1500m | 4:56.31 | - | Feb 5 | AGN League 2, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg - U20 Events |
2021
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 10:26.96 | - | Jun 18 | ASA/KZNA Olympic Qualifier, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
5000m | 18:32.89 | - | Jun 12 | Olympic Qualifier Middle Distance Meeting, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town - Mixed Races |
1500m | 4:55.24 | - | May 22 | AGN League 2, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events |
3000m | 10:11.53 | - | Apr 8 | South African U18 Championships, Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl |
1500m | 4:57.67 | - | Mar 19 | NWU & ANCW Club Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U18 Events |
3000m | 10:40.72 | - | Mar 19 | NWU & ANCW Club Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U18 Events |
2020
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 10:26.55 | - | Mar 14 | AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U16 Events |
1500m | 4:47.32 | - | Mar 14 | AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U16 Events |
1500m | 4:51.3HT | - | Feb 8 | AGN League 4, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events |
Honours
🥈
2023African U20 Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
🥇
2023South African Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Phemelo Matshaba's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Phemelo Matshaba's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 11:02.53, set on Mar 31, 2023 in McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA).
Which events does Phemelo Matshaba compete in?
Phemelo Matshaba competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.
How did Phemelo Matshaba perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 11:48.49, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA). Last competition: South African Championships on Apr 17, 2026, 11:48.49.