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Best South Africa 10 000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top South Africa athletes in the 10 000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 10 000 m athletes in the history of South Africa. Adriaan Wildschutt tops the all-time national list with 26:50.64, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adriaan Wildschutt | 26:50.64 | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| 2 | Hendrick Ramaala | 27:29.94 | Feb 22, 1999 | |
| 3 | Xolile Yawa | 27:39.65 | Dec 12, 1987 | |
| 4 | Stephen Mokoka | 27:40.73 | Apr 13, 2012 | |
| 5 | Elroy Gelant | 27:41.30 | Apr 27, 2013 | |
| 6 | Shadrack Hoff | 27:43.89 | Mar 8, 1996 | |
| 7 | Precious Lesiba Mashele | 27:50.43 | Apr 24, 2023 | |
| 8 | Sanele Masondo | 27:54.77 | Apr 3, 2026 | |
| 9 | Gladwin Sibabalwe Mzazi | 27:56.9HT | Apr 25, 2015 | |
| 10 | Enoch Skosana | 27:57.47 | Feb 22, 1999 | |
| 11 | Matthews TEMANE | 27:57.5HT | Oct 5, 1989 | |
| 12 | Rami Tsebe | 27:59.8HT | Oct 5, 1989 | |
| 13 | Mbuleli Mathanga | 28:03.45 | Mar 26, 2021 | |
| 14 | Simon Mpholo | 28:08.92 | Feb 16, 2001 | |
| 15 | Richard Mavuso | 28:14.23 | Mar 3, 2001 | |
| 16 | John Morapedi | 28:15.60 | Mar 8, 1996 | |
| 17 | Lungisa Mdedelwa | 28:21.52 | Jul 8, 2009 | |
| 18 | Motsehi Moeketsana | 28:23.60 | Feb 16, 2001 | |
| 19 | Ian Syster | 28:24.61 | Mar 1, 2002 | |
| 20 | Rikus VAN Niekerk | 28:25.63 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 21 | Laban Nkete | 28:26.20 | Mar 8, 1996 | |
| 22 | Gert Thys | 28:26.71 | Mar 3, 2001 | |
| 23 | Shadrack Mogotsi | 28:26.8HT | Aug 26, 1995 | |
| 24 | Xolisa Tyali | 28:27.10 | Jun 11, 2016 | |
| 25 | Adam Lipschitz | 28:27.72 | Mar 26, 2021 | |
| 26 | Abner Chipu | 28:27.94 | Mar 1, 2002 | |
| 27 | Lawrence Peu | 28:29.1HT | Oct 5, 1989 | |
| 28 | Patrick Koatsane | 28:29.45 | Mar 6, 1992 | |
| 29 | Aaron Gabonewe | 28:30.46 | Feb 25, 2000 | |
| 30 | Makhosonke Fika | 28:30.9HT | Feb 13, 1998 | |
| 31 | Tsunaki KALAMORE | 28:31.40 | Nov 28, 2000 | |
| 32 | Sibusiso Nzima | 28:31.51 | Apr 10, 2011 | |
| 33 | David Tsebe | 28:32.2HT | Oct 5, 1989 | |
| 34 | Anthony Timoteus | 28:34.83 | Apr 24, 2023 | |
| 35 | Sibusiso Kubheka | 28:39.34 | Jan 27, 2024 | |
| 36 | George Mpolokeng | 28:39.47 | Mar 3, 2001 | |
| 37 | Adam Motlagale | 28:40.93 | Dec 18, 1991 | |
| 38 | Willie Mtolo | 28:42.91 | Apr 29, 1991 | |
| 39 | Mokofane Milton Kekana | 28:42.99 | Apr 4, 2019 | |
| 40 | Coolboy Ngamole | 28:43.01 | Jul 19, 2007 | |
| 41 | Mbongeni Amos Ngxazazo | 28:43.93 | Apr 13, 2012 | |
| 42 | Ezael Thlobo | 28:46.12 | Mar 6, 1993 | |
| 43 | Philani Buthelezi | 28:48.27 | Mar 5, 2021 | |
| 44 | Collen Mulaudzi | 28:48.32 | Apr 21, 2022 | |
| 45 | Norman Dlomo | 28:48.53 | Mar 3, 2001 | |
| 46 | Joel Monne | 28:49.92 | Feb 28, 2017 | |
| 47 | Zolani Ntongana | 28:51.28 | Mar 20, 2010 | |
| 48 | Kgosi Samuel Tsosane | 28:51.54 | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| 49 | Kabelo Mulaudzi | 28:52.56 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 50 | Alexander Motone | 28:52.67 | Feb 11, 2006 | |
| 51 | Jeffrey Gwebu | 28:52.92 | Mar 1, 2002 | |
| 52 | Kgadi Monyebodi | 28:54.23 | Apr 3, 2026 | |
| 53 | Juan Van Deventer | 28:55.37 | Apr 3, 2009 | |
| 54 | Nadeel Wildschutt | 28:55.62 | May 23, 2019 | |
| 55 | Deon-Lee Hendricks | 28:55.93 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 56 | Matthew Forrester | 28:55.93 | May 14, 2026 | |
| 57 | Vincent Kutoane | 28:56.36 | Mar 3, 2001 | |
| 58 | Stephen Phofi | 28:57.74 | Feb 22, 1999 | |
| 59 | Themba MIYA | 28:57.74 | Apr 25, 2003 | |
| 60 | Regan Magwai | 28:58.44 | Apr 21, 2022 | |
| 61 | Cansas Nhlapo | 28:58.82 | Feb 16, 2008 | |
| 62 | Zolani Bhitane | 28:58.84 | Mar 12, 2004 | |
| 63 | Pakiso Mthembu | 28:59.20 | Apr 21, 2022 | |
| 64 | Thabang Mosiako | 29:00.38 | Feb 28, 2017 | |
| 65 | David Manja | 29:01.01 | Feb 28, 2017 | |
| 66 | Cwenga Nose | 29:07.01 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 67 | Jeromy Andreas | 29:08.51 | Apr 28, 2017 | |
| 68 | Phemelo Ntoe | 29:08.72 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 69 | Dylan VAN DER Merwe | 29:10.67 | Mar 11, 2023 | |
| 70 | Sivuyile Dlongwana | 29:11.52 | Apr 5, 2003 | |
| 71 | Bongelani Mkhwanazi | 29:13.71 | Jan 27, 2024 | |
| 72 | Lusapho April | 29:13.85 | Apr 25, 2003 | |
| 73 | Andries Sesedi | 29:14.57 | Mar 11, 2023 | |
| 74 | Paseka Mokuburg | 29:16.89 | Apr 21, 2022 | |
| 75 | Ian Slinger | 29:17.40 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 76 | Puseletso Mofokeng | 29:19.01 | Apr 18, 2024 | |
| 77 | Awethu Ntsotho | 29:19.06 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 78 | Mariano Lin Collen Eesou | 29:19.25 | Feb 28, 2017 | |
| 79 | Boy Soke | 29:19.9HT | Mar 30, 2007 | |
| 80 | David NGAKANE | 29:19.91 | Mar 20, 2010 | |
| 81 | Thobani Chagwe | 29:20.22 | Apr 13, 2012 | |
| 82 | Lindikhaya Mhtangayi | 29:20.30 | Mar 11, 2005 | |
| 83 | Neville Mokire | 29:21.12 | Apr 25, 2003 | |
| 84 | Ashley Smith | 29:21.90 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 85 | Samuel Segoaba | 29:22.38 | Mar 20, 2010 | |
| 86 | Whitey MODIBE | 29:25.62 | Mar 12, 2004 | |
| 87 | Pheeha Mokgobo | 29:26.5HT | Feb 11, 2018 | |
| 88 | Vuyisile Tshoba | 29:27.25 | Feb 28, 2017 | |
| 89 | Siyabonga Nkonde | 29:28.28 | Mar 15, 2008 | |
| 90 | Mohau Rasogo | 29:29.52 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 91 | Dino Nako | 29:29.78 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 92 | Phillimon Mathiba | 29:31.16 | Apr 16, 2016 | |
| 93 | Letsepa Prince Madume | 29:31.50 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 94 | Nkosikhona Mhlakwana | 29:33.56 | Apr 4, 2019 | |
| 95 | Raydon Balie | 29:33.97 | Apr 21, 2022 | |
| 96 | Boikanyo Motlhamme | 29:35.73 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 97 | Themba Thingane | 29:36.24 | Mar 11, 2023 | |
| 98 | Kabelo Melamu | 29:36.29 | Jul 19, 2016 | |
| 99 | Zongamele Dyubeni | 29:37.39 | Apr 15, 2005 | |
| 100 | Tshepo Mphulanyane | 29:38.15 | Apr 23, 2026 |