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Best South Africa Men's 10 000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time list of the top South Africa men in the 10 000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest South Africa men in the 10 000 m. 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 |