Poppy Mlambo

Poppy Mlambo

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Dec 7, 1980 (45 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · Half Marathon

Poppy Mlambo is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on December 7, 1980. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:31.66 in the 1500m, 9:18.83 in the 3000m, 16:02.34 in the 5000m, 33:46.23 in the 10000m and 1:13:08 in the Semi. She has earned 11 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road32:58
2016 season best36:46Apr 17, 2016
2016 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:13:08

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 32:58, Half Marathon 1:13:08, 2016 season best 36:46 (Apr 17, 2016) · 45 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mPotchefstroom 2004South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:31.66965 pts–
3000mPretoria 2004South Africa 3000 m all-time list9:18.831,044 pts–
5000mDaegu 2003South Africa 5000 m all-time list16:02.341,046 pts–
10000mDurban 2005South Africa 10 000 m all-time list33:46.231,048 pts–
SemiMaputo 2006South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:13:081,066 pts–
MarathonPort Elizabeth 2007South Africa Marathon all-time list2:39:191,033 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201610Kilometr 36:46–Apr 17, 2016–
201510Kilometr 36:48–May 9, 2015–
2015Semi 1:23:04–Feb 15, 2015–
2015Marathon 3:06:17–Sep 26, 2015–
2014Semi 1:22:04–Dec 6, 2014–
2014Marathon 3:05:07–Nov 2, 2014–
201310Kilometr 36:11–Jul 21, 2013–
2013Semi 1:21:48–Feb 10, 2013–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Poppy Mlambo's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 32:58, set on Jun 22, 2003 in Durban (RSA).

Poppy Mlambo competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Half Marathon.

2016 season best: 36:46, set on Apr 17, 2016.