Xolile Yawa
- Born
- Sep 29, 1963 (63 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · Half Marathon
Xolile Yawa is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on September 29, 1963. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:52.69 in the 3000m, 13:30.40 in the 5000m, 27:39.65 in the 10000m, 1:00:56 in the Semi and 2:10:22 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:39.65
2000 season best2:16:24Jan 16, 2000 · Houston, TX
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:56
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:39.65 (#543 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:56, 2000 season best 2:16:24 (Jan 16, 2000, Houston, TX (USA)) · 63 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Marathon | 2:16:24 | – | Jan 16, 2000 | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 1999 | 15Kilometr | 45:16 | – | Nov 7, 1999 | Soweto (RSA) |
| 1999 | Semi | 1:04:14 | – | May 1, 1999 | Wellington (RSA) |
| 1999 | Marathon | 2:14:03 | – | Oct 24, 1999 | Reims (FRA) |
| 1998 | Semi | 1:03:03 | – | Aug 9, 1998 | Durban (RSA) |
| 1997 | Marathon | 2:13:38 | – | Feb 9, 1997 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1996 | 10000m | 28:24.44 | – | Apr 19, 1996 | South African Championships |
| 1996 | Semi | 1:03:12 | – | May 25, 1996 | Bloemfontein (RSA) |