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Sithembele Fanekho

Sithembele Fanekho

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Birth dateMay 21, 1991
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Sithembele Fanekho is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on May 21, 1991. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:35.90 in the 3000m, 14:36.07 in the 5000m, 1:05:48 in the Semi, 2:24:12 in the Marathon and 9:02.49 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
9:02.49
10 Kilometres Road
29:46
2021 season best
15:17.64
Mar 6, 2021 · Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2021 season best
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:02.49, 10 Kilometres Road 29:46, 2021 season best 15:17.64 (Mar 6, 2021, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)) · 35 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
5000m
15:17.64-Mar 6, 2021
↓
Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2019
Marathon
2:25:56-Aug 24, 2019
↓
Petro SA Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:27:38-Oct 6, 2018
↓
Mossel Bay (RSA)
2017
Marathon
2:26:52-Sep 23, 2017
↓
Mossel Bay (RSA)
2015
10Kilometr
29:46-Sep 20, 2015
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2015
Semi
1:07:51-Apr 4, 2015
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
2015
Marathon
2:24:12-Sep 26, 2015
↓
Mossel Bay (RSA)
2014
10Kilometr
30:25-Sep 21, 2014
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2014
Semi
1:05:48-Jul 13, 2014
↓
Durban (RSA)
2013
3000m
8:35.90-Feb 9, 2013-Durban (RSA)
2013
Semi
1:07:24-Jun 30, 2013
↓
Richards Bay (RSA)
2011
3000mSt
9:02.49-Apr 10, 2011
↑
South African Championships
2011
5000m
14:36.07-Apr 10, 2011
↓
South African Championships
2010
3000mSt
9:07.01-Mar 21, 2010
↑
South African Championships
2010
10Kilometr
30:02-Aug 14, 2010
↑
Paarl (RSA)
2010
Semi
1:06:23-Jul 24, 2010
↓
South African Half Marathon Championships
2009
Semi
1:07:47-Jul 4, 2009
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:36.50-Mar 28KZNA Ch., Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban
5000m
15:17.64-Mar 6KZNA Full Day League, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:56-Aug 24Petro SA Marathon

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:38-Oct 6Mossel Bay PetroSA Marathon, Mossel Bay
Marathon
2:28:26-Apr 15Durban City Marathon, Durban

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:52-Sep 23Mossel Bay PetroSA Marathon, Mossel Bay

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:12-Sep 26Mossel Bay PetroSA Marathon, Mossel Bay - South African Marathon Ch.
10Kilometr
29:46-Sep 20Cape Town 10 km, Cape Town
Semi
1:10:08-Aug 23Durban Half Marathon, Durban
Semi
1:07:51-Apr 4Cape Town Two Oceans Half Marathon, Cape Town

2014

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:44-Nov 15South African Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:06:54-Oct 12Cape Town Gun Run Half Marathon, Cape Town
10Kilometr
31:04-Sep 27Mossel Bay 10 km, Mossel Bay
10Kilometr
30:25-Sep 21Cape Town 10 km, Cape Town
Semi
1:05:48-Jul 13Durban Half Marathon, Durban
10Kilometr
30:52-Jul 6Durban 10 km, Durban

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:24-Jun 30Richards Bay Half Marathon, Richards Bay
3000m
8:35.90-Feb 9Durban

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:36.07-Apr 10South African Championships
3000mSt
9:02.49-Apr 10South African Championships

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:02-Aug 14Paarl South African 10km Championships, Paarl
Semi
1:06:23-Jul 24South African Half Marathon Championships
3000mSt
9:07.01-Mar 21South African Championships
3000mSt
9:26.59-Feb 26Durban Yellow Pages Series, Durban

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:47-Jul 4Port Elizabeth Nedbank Matha Half-Marathon Series, Port Elizabeth - South African Half Marathon Ch.

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sithembele Fanekho's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Sithembele Fanekho's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:02.49, set on Apr 10, 2011 in Durban (RSA).

Which events does Sithembele Fanekho compete in?

Sithembele Fanekho competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Sithembele Fanekho perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 15:17.64, set on Mar 6, 2021 in Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA).