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Sandile Lembethe

Sandile Lembethe

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Birth dateMay 24, 1983
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Sandile Lembethe is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on May 24, 1983. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:51.74 in the 1500m, 14:04.01 in the 5000m, 30:00.97 in the 10000m, 1:06:56 in the Semi and 2:18:25 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:59.51
5000 m
14:04.01
2007 season best
2:20:26
Feb 10, 2007
2007 season best
Age
43 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:59.51, 5000 m 14:04.01, 2007 season best 2:20:26 (Feb 10, 2007) · 43 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
Marathon
2:20:26-Feb 10, 2007
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2006
Semi
1:07:08-May 28, 2006
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2006
Marathon
2:18:25-Feb 12, 2006
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2005
10Kilometr
29:52-Oct 23, 2005
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2005
Semi
1:06:56-May 1, 2005
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2005
Marathon
2:20:21-Jul 3, 2005
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2004
10000m
30:41.57-Apr 17, 2004
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2004
Marathon
2:23:43-Dec 4, 2004
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2003
3000mSt
8:59.51-Mar 7, 2003
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2003
5000m
14:37.05-Apr 25, 2003
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2003
10Kilometr
29:45-Jun 1, 2003
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2003
10000m
30:00.97-Apr 5, 2003
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2002
1500m
3:51.74-Oct 26, 2002--
2002
3000mSt
9:05.21-Mar 1, 2002
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2002
5000m
14:04.01-Feb 8, 2002
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2002
CrossCount
25:03-Mar 24, 2002
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30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
2001
CrossCount
28:34-Mar 25, 2001
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29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
2000
CrossCount
24:56-Mar 19, 2000
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28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:26-Feb 10South African Marathon Championships, Port Elizabeth

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:08-May 28Durban Mondi Rotatrim Half Marathon, Durban
Marathon
2:18:25-Feb 12Port Elizabeth Nedbank Marathon, Port Elizabeth - South African Marathon Ch.

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:52-Oct 23Durban South African 10 km Championships, Durban
Marathon
2:20:21-Jul 3Brisbane Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Brisbane
Semi
1:06:56-May 1Balito Engen Half Marathon, Balito

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:43-Dec 4Port Elizabeth Marathon, Port Elizabeth
10000m
30:41.57-Apr 17South African Championships, Durban

2003

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:45-Jun 1Durban
5000m
14:37.05-Apr 25South African Championships, Port Elizabeth
3000mSt
9:05.46-Apr 11Durban Engen Series, Durban
10000m
30:00.97-Apr 5Bellville South African U23 Championships, Bellville
3000mSt
8:59.51-Mar 7Durban ABSA Series, Durban

2002

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:51.74-Oct 26Durban
5000m
14:23.88-Jul 16Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships
3000mSt
9:07.91-Apr 27Bellville South African Junior Championships, Bellville
CrossCount
25:03-Mar 2430th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
3000mSt
9:05.21-Mar 1Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth
5000m
14:04.01-Feb 8Durban ABSA Series, Durban

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
28:34-Mar 2529th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
24:56-Mar 1928th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sandile Lembethe's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Sandile Lembethe's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:59.51, set on Mar 7, 2003 in Durban (RSA).

Which events does Sandile Lembethe compete in?

Sandile Lembethe competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

How did Sandile Lembethe perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 2:20:26, set on Feb 10, 2007.