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Best Botswana 3000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Botswana athletes in the 3000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 3000 m athletes in the history of Botswana. Matthews Motshwarateu tops the all-time national list with 7:51.8h, among 12 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthews Motshwarateu | 7:51.8HT | Feb 15, 1979 | |
| 2 | Tshepiso Masalela | 7:58.99 | Mar 12, 2025 | |
| 3 | Sylvester Koko | 8:21.93 | Apr 6, 2022 | |
| 4 | Modisa Lesemalose | 8:31.15 | Jul 16, 1999 | |
| 5 | Thobo Letsholo | 8:31.34 | Dec 12, 2018 | |
| 6 | Boitumelo Masilo | 8:31.71 | Mar 15, 2017 | |
| 7 | Karabo Bosele | 8:32.11 | Jun 7, 2025 | |
| 8 | Nijel Amos | 8:33.93 | May 23, 2010 | |
| 9 | Thapelo Galeboe | 8:35.14 | Feb 10, 2024 | |
| 10 | Kagiso Kebatshwaretse | 8:39.38 | Aug 24, 2014 | |
| 11 | Othusitse Gabolelwe | 8:48.70 | Jun 16, 2021 | |
| 12 | Austin Botshabelo | 9:03.36 | Dec 14, 2019 |