Siyabonga Mbatha

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
May 20, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track

Siyabonga Mbatha is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on May 20, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:54.75 in the 800m, 3:59.63 in the 1500m, 4:09.66 in the Mile, 15:18.68 in the 5000m and 1:56.90 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:15.15
2026 season best4:15.15Jan 17, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:27.73
Last competitionMid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 3:53.20
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:15.15, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:27.73, 2026 season best 4:15.15 (Jan 17, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 3:53.20 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mBloemfontein 2023South Africa 800 m all-time list1:54.75895 pts––
1500mPotchefstroom 2023South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:59.63859 pts––
MileIndoorPA 20264:09.661,009 pts–#859
5000mIndoorVA 202615:18.68788 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20251:56.90889 pts––
1000mIndoorMA 20262:27.73970 pts–#328

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:27.73–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261000m-short-track 2:27.73–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261000m Indoor2:27.73–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261500m 3:53.20–May 16, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026Mile Indoor4:09.66–Feb 7, 2026Penn Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:09.66–Feb 7, 2026Penn Classic
2026mile-short-track 4:15.15–Jan 17, 2026HBCU Showcase Presented by Nike
2026DistanceMe Indoor10:06.40–Feb 22, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Siyabonga Mbatha's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:15.15, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA).

Siyabonga Mbatha competes in the Mile Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:15.15, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA). Last competition: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 3:53.20.