Philani Buthelezi
South AfricaActive- Born
- Jul 7, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
Philani Buthelezi is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on July 7, 1989. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:52.59 in the 1500m, 8:33.03 in the 3000m, 13:54.26 in the 5000m, 28:48.27 in the 10000m and 1:02:25 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:25
2026 season best2:31:15May 3, 2026 · Durban
Personal best · Marathon2:13:15
Last competitionDurban International MarathonMay 3, 2026 · 2:31:16
As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:02:25, Marathon 2:13:15, 2026 season best 2:31:15 (May 3, 2026, Durban (RSA)) · Last competition: Durban International Marathon, May 3, 2026, 2:31:16 · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:31:15 | – | May 3, 2026 | Durban International Marathon |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:11:05 | – | Oct 12, 2025 | Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria |
| 2024 | 10000m | 30:40.22 | – | Mar 8, 2024 | AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 31:22 | – | Aug 25, 2024 | Absa Run Your City Tshwane 10K, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Elite Event |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:27:33 | – | Apr 28, 2024 | Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch. |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:19:18 | – | Mar 12, 2023 | Durban International Marathon |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:31.13 | – | Feb 3, 2022 | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 29:39 | – | Jul 10, 2022 | Durban (RSA) |