Simon Mpholo

Simon Mpholo

Born
Aug 17, 1975 (51 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Simon Mpholo is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on August 17, 1975. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:51.92 in the 5000m, 28:08.92 in the 10000m, 1:01:56 in the Semi, 2:13:13 in the Marathon and 44:13 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:08.92
2026 season best1:11:13Jun 27, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:56
Last competitionNMB Half MarathonJun 27, 2026 · 1:11:13

As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 28:08.92, Half Marathon 1:01:56, 2026 season best 1:11:13 (Jun 27, 2026) · Last competition: NMB Half Marathon, Jun 27, 2026, 1:11:13 · 51 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mDurban 200213:51.921,027 pts–
10000mPort Elizabeth 200128:08.921,119 pts–
SemiEast London 20011:01:561,110 pts–
MarathonPort Elizabeth 20012:13:131,073 pts–
15KilometrGermiston 200144:13–
10KilometrPort Elizabeth 200329:06–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:11:13–Jun 27, 2026NMB Half Marathon
2017Semi 1:07:16–Jun 24, 2017South African Half Marathon Championships
2016Semi 1:08:16–Jul 30, 2016Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2011Marathon 2:34:53–Sep 25, 2011Cape Town (RSA)
200915Kilometr 50:37–Dec 6, 2009Durban (RSA)
2009Semi 1:05:32–Mar 1, 2009Vereeniging (RSA)
2008Semi 1:06:46–Oct 4, 2008Bloemfontein (RSA)
2007Semi 1:08:03–Feb 18, 2007Johannesburg (RSA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Simon Mpholo's 10 000 m personal best is 28:08.92, set on Feb 16, 2001 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).

Simon Mpholo competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 1:11:13, set on Jun 27, 2026. Last competition: NMB Half Marathon on Jun 27, 2026, 1:11:13.