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Tumelo Nelson Lerumo

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Birth dateAug 3, 2003
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Tumelo Nelson Lerumo is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on August 3, 2003. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:51.26 in the 800m, 3:42.34 in the 1500m, 8:44.73 in the 3000m, 13:56.88 in the 5000m and 32:11 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
5000 m
13:56.88
1500 m
3:42.34
2026 season best
13:56.88
Apr 25, 2026 · University of the Western Cape, Cape Town (RSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
USSA Track & Field Championships
Apr 25, 2026 · 13:56.88
USSA Track & Field Championships
Age
23 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 5000 m 13:56.88, 1500 m 3:42.34, 2026 season best 13:56.88 (Apr 25, 2026, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: USSA Track & Field Championships, Apr 25, 2026, 13:56.88 · 23 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:51.26-Feb 28, 2026-CGA League 4
2026
1500m
3:42.34-Apr 24, 2026
↑
USSA Track & Field Championships
2026
5000m
13:56.88-Apr 25, 2026
↑
USSA Track & Field Championships
2025
1500m
4:00.55-Mar 28, 2025
↑
South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2025
5000m
14:40.28-Mar 27, 2025
↑
South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2025
10Kilometr
32:11-Nov 15, 2025-South African 10km Championships, Bloemfontein
2022
3000m
8:44.73-Apr 6, 2022-ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3

2026

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:56.88-Apr 25USSA Track & Field Championships
1500m
3:42.34-Apr 24USSA Track & Field Championships
1500m
3:46.97-Apr 18South African Championships
1500m
3:47.62-Apr 17South African Championships
1500m
3:47.62-Apr 16South African Championships
1500m
3:46.97-Apr 16South African Championships
800m
1:52.59-Apr 4CGA League
800m
1:52.25-Mar 14CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships
1500m
3:47.44-Mar 14CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships
800m
1:53.00-Mar 13CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships
1500m
3:50.81-Feb 28CGA League 4
800m
1:51.26-Feb 28CGA League 4
1500m
3:51.19-Feb 14CGA League 3

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:44.73-Apr 6ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tumelo Nelson Lerumo's 5000 m personal best?

Tumelo Nelson Lerumo's 5000 m personal best is 13:56.88, set on Apr 25, 2026 in University of the Western Cape, Cape Town (RSA).

Which events does Tumelo Nelson Lerumo compete in?

Tumelo Nelson Lerumo competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.

How did Tumelo Nelson Lerumo perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 13:56.88, set on Apr 25, 2026 in University of the Western Cape, Cape Town (RSA). Last competition: USSA Track & Field Championships on Apr 25, 2026, 13:56.88.