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Siyabonga Mokhothu

Siyabonga Mokhothu

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Birth dateFeb 16, 2002
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Siyabonga Mokhothu is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on February 16, 2002. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:57.21 in the 1500m, 8:22.99 in the 3000m, 14:29.33 in the 5000m, 30:21.40 in the 10000m and 1:07:44 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:57.37
3000 Metres Short Track
8:22.99
2026 season best
14:29.33
Apr 4, 2026 · Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Pepsi Florida Relays
Apr 4, 2026 · 14:29.33
Pepsi Florida Relays
Age
24 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:57.37, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:22.99, 2026 season best 14:29.33 (Apr 4, 2026, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)) · Last competition: Pepsi Florida Relays, Apr 4, 2026, 14:29.33 · 24 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
14:29.33-Apr 4, 2026
↑
Pepsi Florida Relays
2026
10000m
30:21.40-Mar 21, 2026-UCF Black & Gold Invite
2026
Semi
1:07:44-Jan 18, 2026-Naples Half Marathon
2025
3000mSt
8:57.37-Apr 4, 2025
↑
Pepsi Florida Relays, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
2025
5000m
15:02.49-Mar 21, 2025
↑
UCF Black & Gold Invite
2024
3000m-short-track
8:22.99-Feb 3, 2024-Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
2024
3000m
8:22.99-Feb 3, 2024-Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
2024
3000mSt
9:09.91-Apr 20, 2024
↑
Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events
2024
5000m
14:48.49-Apr 12, 2024
↑
KT Woodman Classic, Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS
2023
1500m
3:57.21-Apr 29, 2023
↑
Rock Chalk Classic, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2022
3000mSt
9:36.20-May 5, 2022
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2021
1500m
4:05.17-May 14, 2021
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UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)
2021
3000mSt
10:05.10-May 13, 2021
↑
UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)
2020
1500m
3:59.51-Mar 7, 2020
↑
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2020
3000mSt
9:32.97-Mar 13, 2020
↑
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2019
2000Metres
6:02.89-Mar 28, 2019-Paarl (RSA)

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:29.33-Apr 4Pepsi Florida Relays
10000m
30:21.40-Mar 21UCF Black & Gold Invite
10000m
30:21.40-Mar 20UCF Black & Gold Invite
Semi
1:07:44-Jan 18Naples Half Marathon

2025

4 performances

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:57.21-Apr 29Rock Chalk Classic, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m
4:00.03-Apr 13Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:36.20-May 5USSA Ch., Cape Town

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:06.65-Jun 12AGN League 4, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
1500m
4:05.17-May 14South African University Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
3000mSt
10:05.10-May 13South African University Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
1500m
4:10.65-Apr 29ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events

2020

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:02.97-Mar 14AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events
3000mSt
9:32.97-Mar 13AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events
1500m
3:59.51-Mar 7AGN League 6, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
1500m
4:02.43-Feb 1Twizza National Super Schools Athletics Series, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
6:02.89-Mar 28South African U18 Championships, Paarl
2000Metres
6:19.31-Mar 15AGN Ch., Pretoria - U18 Events

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Siyabonga Mokhothu's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Siyabonga Mokhothu's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:57.37, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA).

Which events does Siyabonga Mokhothu compete in?

Siyabonga Mokhothu competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Siyabonga Mokhothu perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 14:29.33, set on Apr 4, 2026 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA). Last competition: Pepsi Florida Relays on Apr 4, 2026, 14:29.33.