Simphiwe Thombela
South AfricaActive- Born
- Feb 16, 2003 (23 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road
Simphiwe Thombela is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on February 16, 2003. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 8:51.63 in the 3000m, 15:06.81 in the 5000m, 32:18.89 in the 10000m and 30:52 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:52
2026 season best32:27Sep 24, 2026
Last competitionABSA Run Your CitySep 24, 2026 · 32:27
As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 30:52, 2026 season best 32:27 (Sep 24, 2026) · Last competition: ABSA Run Your City, Sep 24, 2026, 32:27 · 23 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
10KilometrDurban 202230:52–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 15:10.36 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | CGA League 1 - Youth - Senior |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 32:27 | – | Sep 24, 2026 | ABSA Run Your City |
| 2025 | 10000m | 32:18.89 | – | Mar 13, 2025 | Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 32:18 | – | Aug 25, 2024 | Absa Run Your City Tshwane 10K, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Elite Event |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 32:31 | – | Sep 16, 2023 | South African Cross Country Championships, Madibaz Stadium, Port Elizabeth - XC 10.0km |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:51.90 | – | Feb 12, 2022 | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 15:11.81 | – | Feb 22, 2022 | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 30:52 | – | Jul 10, 2022 | Durban (RSA) |