Sylvester Koko
BotswanaActive- Born
- Dec 2, 1995 (30 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 5000 m
Sylvester Koko is a Botswana middle-distance runner, born on December 2, 1995. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:51.46 in the 800m, 3:44.92 in the 1500m, 8:21.93 in the 3000m, 14:02.66 in the 5000m and 30:26 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Botswana.
Personal best · 1500 m3:44.92
2025 season best3:49.95May 17, 2025 · National Stadium, Gaborone
Personal best · 5000 m14:02.66
Last competitionBotswana ChampionshipsApr 3, 2026 · DNF
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 m 3:44.92, 5000 m 14:02.66, 2025 season best 3:49.95 (May 17, 2025, National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)) · Last competition: Botswana Championships, Apr 3, 2026, DNF · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:49.95 | – | May 17, 2025 | Botswana Championships |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:21.70 | – | May 17, 2025 | Botswana Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:48.75 | – | Feb 17, 2024 | Invitational Track and Field Event, National Stadium, Gaborone |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:23.33 | – | May 18, 2024 | Botswana Championships |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 30:26 | – | Feb 24, 2024 | Kazungula Bridge Half Marathon |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 31:53 | – | Jan 27, 2024 | Botswana International Cross Country, C Bank Gaborone Golf Club, Gaborone - XC 10.0km |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:57.60 | – | Mar 4, 2023 | Botswana Athletics Series 4, National Stadium, Gaborone |
| 2023 | 5000m | 15:06.72 | – | Mar 4, 2023 | Botswana Athletics Series 4, National Stadium, Gaborone |