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Samuel Mathabatha

Samuel Mathabatha

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Birth dateAug 2, 1993
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Samuel Mathabatha is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on August 2, 1993. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:42.76 in the 1500m, 8:30.88 in the 3000m, 15:47.17 in the 5000m, 1:07:17 in the Semi and 2:22:34 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
1500 m
3:42.76
10 Kilometres Road
29:43
2025 season best
1:07:17
Jul 26, 2025 · Phalaborwa (RSA)
2025 season best
Last competition
F21 Half Marathon
Jul 26, 2025 · 1:07:17
F21 Half Marathon
Age
33 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 1500 m 3:42.76, 10 Kilometres Road 29:43, 2025 season best 1:07:17 (Jul 26, 2025, Phalaborwa (RSA)) · Last competition: F21 Half Marathon, Jul 26, 2025, 1:07:17 · 33 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:42.76
3000m
8:30.88
15:47.17
1:07:17
2:22:34
10Kilometr
29:43
1000m
2:28.77

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Semi
1:07:17-Jul 26, 2025
↑
F21 Half Marathon
2024
Semi
1:09:36-Jun 1, 2024
↑
NMB Half Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:22:34-Apr 28, 2024-Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.
2023
Semi
1:08:16-Jun 3, 2023
↑
Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon, Gqeberha - South African Half Marathon Ch.
2022
1500m
4:06.44-Apr 9, 2022
↓
Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)
2022
Semi
1:10:55-Mar 26, 2022
↑
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2021
3000m
8:30.88-Mar 13, 2021
↑
Stadium, Boksburg (RSA)
2019
1500m
3:59.29-Apr 25, 2019
↓
South African Championships, Germiston
2019
5000m
15:47.17-Apr 26, 2019-South African Championships, Germiston
2018
1500m
3:58.78-Feb 11, 2018
↓
Germiston (RSA)
2017
1000m
2:28.77-Feb 10, 2017-Johannesburg (RSA)
2017
1500m
3:49.76-Mar 28, 2017
↓
Sasolburg (RSA)
2017
3000m
8:34.95-Mar 28, 2017
↑
Sasolburg (RSA)
2016
1500m
3:46.13-Apr 15, 2016
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2015
1500m
3:42.76-Apr 18, 2015
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2015
10Kilometr
29:43-Sep 20, 2015
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2013
10Kilometr
30:47-Aug 25, 2013
↑
Johannesburg (RSA)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:17-Jul 26F21 Half Marathon

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:36-Jun 1NMB Half Marathon
Marathon
2:22:34-Apr 28Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:16-Jun 3Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon, Gqeberha - South African Half Marathon Ch.

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:06.44-Apr 9Central Gauteng Ch., Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
Semi
1:10:55-Mar 26UNIWISP 5-in-1 Fast Marathon, Mbombela

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:30.88-Mar 13CGA Open Meet Three, Stadium, Boksburg

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:47.17-Apr 26South African Championships, Germiston
5000m
15:47.17-Apr 25South African Championships, Germiston
1500m
3:59.29-Apr 25South African Championships, Germiston

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:58.78-Feb 11Germiston

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:49.76-Mar 28Sasolburg NWU Pukke Permit Meeting, Sasolburg
3000m
8:34.95-Mar 28Sasolburg NWU Pukke Permit Meeting, Sasolburg
1000m
2:28.77-Feb 10Johannesburg TomTom Classic Shootout, Johannesburg

2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:50.53-Apr 16South African Championships, Stellenbosch
1500m
3:46.13-Apr 15South African Championships, Stellenbosch
1500m
3:52.88-Apr 8Sasolburg
1500m
3:50.49-Mar 12Potchefstroom ACNW Ch., Potchefstroom

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:43-Sep 20Cape Town 10 km, Cape Town
1500m
3:42.76-Apr 18South African Championships, Stellenbosch
1500m
3:55.05-Apr 17South African Championships, Stellenbosch
1500m
3:48.50-Apr 10Bloemfontein South African U23 Championships, Bloemfontein
1500m
3:48.6HT-Mar 28Germiston Central Gauteng Ch., Germiston
1500m
3:50.09-Mar 14Germiston Central Gauteng U23 Championships, Germiston

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:47-Aug 25Johannesburg Matthews Motshwarateu 10K, Johannesburg

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Samuel Mathabatha's 1500 m personal best?

Samuel Mathabatha's 1500 m personal best is 3:42.76, set on Apr 18, 2015 in Stellenbosch (RSA).

Which events does Samuel Mathabatha compete in?

Samuel Mathabatha competes in the 1500 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Samuel Mathabatha perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 1:07:17, set on Jul 26, 2025 in Phalaborwa (RSA). Last competition: F21 Half Marathon on Jul 26, 2025, 1:07:17.