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Willie Mtolo

Willie Mtolo

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Birth dateMay 5, 1964
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Willie Mtolo is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on May 5, 1964. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 28:42.91 in the 10000m, 1:08:39 in the Semi, 2:08:15 in the Marathon, 44:26 in the 15Kilometr and 47:56 in the 10MilesRoa. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:15
#823 all-time
10 000 m
28:42.91
2002 season best
1:08:39
Sep 8, 2002 · Sion's Town (RSA)
2002 season best
Age
62 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Marathon 2:08:15 (#823 all-time), 10 000 m 28:42.91, 2002 season best 1:08:39 (Sep 8, 2002, Sion's Town (RSA)) · 62 years old

PB

Personal bests

28:42.91
1:08:39
2:08:15
#823 all-time
44:26
47:56

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
Semi
1:08:39-Sep 8, 2002-Sion's Town (RSA)
2001
Marathon
2:21:10-Dec 3, 2001
↓
Macao (MAC)
2000
Marathon
2:24:49-Sep 10, 2000
↓
Berlin Marathon
1998
Marathon
2:15:15-Oct 4, 1998
↓
Košice (SVK)
1995
10MilesRoa
47:56-Sep 17, 1995
↑
Zaandam (NED)
1995
Marathon
2:11:35-Apr 2, 1995
↓
London Marathon
1994
10MilesRoa
48:25-Sep 18, 1994
↑
Zaandam (NED)
1994
Marathon
2:10:17-Apr 17, 1994
↓
Rotterdam (NED)
1993
10MilesRoa
48:09-Sep 19, 1993
↑
Zaandam (NED)
1993
Marathon
2:12:33-Apr 18, 1993
↓
Rotterdam (NED)
1992
15Kilometr
44:26-Aug 31, 1992
↑
East London (RSA)
1992
Marathon
2:09:29-Nov 1, 1992
↓
New York Marathon
1991
10000m
28:42.91-Apr 29, 1991-Durban (RSA)
1991
15Kilometr
45:46-Jun 15, 1991
↑
Johannesburg (RSA)
1989
Marathon
2:13:13-Feb 25, 1989
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1988
Marathon
2:10:18-Apr 30, 1988
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
1987
Marathon
2:11:01-May 2, 1987
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1986
Marathon
2:08:15-May 3, 1986
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1985
Marathon
2:10:32-May 4, 1985
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:39-Sep 8Sion's Town Half Marathon, Sion's Town

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:21:10-Dec 3Macao International Marathon, Macao
Marathon
2:24:14-Feb 4Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:49-Sep 10Berlin Marathon

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:15-Oct 4Košice Marathon, Košice

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:56-Sep 17Zaandam
Marathon
2:11:35-Apr 2London Marathon

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:25-Sep 18Zaandam
Marathon
2:10:17-Apr 17Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:09-Sep 19Zaandam
Marathon
DNF-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
Marathon
2:12:33-Apr 18Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:29-Nov 1New York Marathon
15Kilometr
44:26-Aug 3115 km, East London
Marathon
2:13:39-Jun 21Enschede Marathon, Enschede

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:46-Jun 15Premier Triple Crown, Johannesburg
10000m
28:42.91-Apr 29Durban

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:15-Sep 10Durban Marathon, Durban
Marathon
2:13:13-Feb 25Port Elizabeth Marathon, Port Elizabeth

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:36-Aug 28Durban Marathon, Durban
Marathon
2:10:18-Apr 30Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:01-May 2Stellenbosch

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:15-May 3Port Elizabeth

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:32-May 4Port Elizabeth Marathon, Port Elizabeth

Honours

7

London Marathon

Marathon

1995
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New York Marathon

Marathon

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Willie Mtolo's Marathon personal best?

Willie Mtolo's Marathon personal best is 2:08:15, set on May 3, 1986 in Port Elizabeth (RSA), #823 on the all-time list.

Which events does Willie Mtolo compete in?

Willie Mtolo competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Willie Mtolo perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 1:08:39, set on Sep 8, 2002 in Sion's Town (RSA).