Sphamandla Nkosi
South AfricaActive- Born
- Jul 5, 1995 (31 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 5000 m
Sphamandla Nkosi is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on July 5, 1995. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 8:28.41 in the 3000m, 14:29.16 in the 5000m, 31:05.25 in the 10000m, 1:05:53 in the Semi and 2:17:26 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Marathon2:17:26
2026 season best1:05:53Jul 25, 2026 · Durban
Personal best · 5000 m14:29.16
Last competitionSocial Runners HalfJul 25, 2026 · 1:05:53
As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:17:26, 5000 m 14:29.16, 2026 season best 1:05:53 (Jul 25, 2026, Durban (RSA)) · Last competition: Social Runners Half, Jul 25, 2026, 1:05:53 · 31 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:05:53 | – | Jul 25, 2026 | Social Runners Half |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:23:59 | – | Feb 16, 2025 | Peninsula Marathon incorporating ASA Marathon Championships |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 30:57 | – | Jul 7, 2024 | Absa Run Your City Durban 10K |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:11:57 | – | Jun 1, 2024 | NMB Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:17:26 | – | Apr 28, 2024 | Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch. |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:21:03 | – | Mar 12, 2023 | Durban International Marathon |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:29.16 | – | Jan 15, 2022 | Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:06:15 | – | Feb 27, 2022 | – |