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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. Elana Meyer tops the all-time national list with 30:52.51, among 73 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elana Meyer | 30:52.51 | Sep 10, 1994 | |
| 2 | Dominique Scott | 31:00.10 | Mar 6, 2022 | |
| 3 | Glenrose Xaba | 31:26.78 | May 18, 2024 | |
| 4 | Colleen De Reuck | 31:56.00 | Apr 19, 1996 | |
| 5 | Tayla Kavanagh | 32:05.59 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 6 | Nwabisa Mjoli | 32:29.74 | Jan 27, 2024 | |
| 7 | Aynslee VAN Graan | 32:48.52 | Dec 15, 2022 | |
| 8 | Nicola Jansen | 32:53.18 | Mar 29, 2024 | |
| 9 | Karabo Mailula | 33:06.34 | Jul 21, 2025 | |
| 10 | Cacisile Sosibo | 33:15.20 | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| 11 | Cian Oldknow | 33:16.58 | Apr 23, 2022 | |
| 12 | Poppy Mlambo | 33:46.23 | Apr 15, 2005 | |
| 13 | Caster Semenya | 33:48.55 | Mar 10, 2023 | |
| 14 | Lebogang Phalula | 34:01.97 | May 27, 2010 | |
| 15 | Charné Bosman | 34:10.43 | Mar 3, 2000 | |
| 16 | Nolene Conrad | 34:12.53 | Jul 1, 2017 | |
| 17 | Cornelia Joubert | 34:12.9HT | Feb 11, 2018 | |
| 18 | Irvette Van Zyl | 34:19.54 | Apr 17, 2004 | |
| 19 | Takalane Nthulane | 34:23.01 | Apr 17, 2004 | |
| 20 | Zanthe Taljaard | 34:23.73 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 21 | Ronel Thomas | 34:28.80 | Mar 5, 1999 | |
| 22 | Letitia Saayman | 34:33.85 | Mar 27, 2015 | |
| 23 | Lebo Dinah Phalula | 34:35.65 | Apr 17, 2021 | |
| 24 | Cherise Carreira | 34:45.05 | Jun 9, 2018 | |
| 25 | Kesa Molotsane | 34:49.16 | Apr 27, 2018 | |
| 26 | Laila Abouzaid | 34:55.28 | Apr 16, 2025 | |
| 27 | Lesego Mpshe | 34:56.85 | Apr 8, 2022 | |
| 28 | Karabo Motsoeneng | 34:57.50 | Mar 14, 2025 | |
| 29 | Abigail Bester | 35:22.43 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 30 | Mapaseka Makhanya | 35:26.89 | Apr 22, 2017 | |
| 31 | Maija RHODE | 35:29.06 | Apr 13, 2007 | |
| 32 | Catherine Skosana | 35:29.51 | Mar 14, 2009 | |
| 33 | Sherilene Gelderblom | 35:33.55 | Mar 30, 2018 | |
| 34 | Anel Terblanche | 35:43.85 | Apr 23, 2022 | |
| 35 | Christine Kalmer | 36:00.62 | May 15, 2009 | |
| 36 | Nicole VAN DER Merwe | 36:00.8HT | Feb 11, 2018 | |
| 37 | Andisiwe Njunguza | 36:02.52 | Mar 11, 2022 | |
| 38 | Sisanda Dumisa | 36:03.91 | Apr 4, 2024 | |
| 39 | Janie Grundling | 36:07.58 | Mar 22, 2016 | |
| 40 | Nadia Potgieter | 36:08.69 | May 10, 2024 | |
| 41 | Carmie Prinsloo | 36:10.21 | Apr 27, 2019 | |
| 42 | Leanda DU Bruyn | 36:10.34 | Apr 23, 2022 | |
| 43 | Tsholofelo Zwane | 36:10.81 | Apr 4, 2019 | |
| 44 | Tyler Belling | 36:17.17 | Apr 4, 2019 | |
| 45 | Lusanda BOMVANA | 36:32.67 | Apr 22, 2017 | |
| 46 | Rachel Leistra | 36:33.09 | Apr 4, 2019 | |
| 47 | Tanya Scott | 36:33.62 | Mar 14, 2014 | |
| 48 | Bronwyn Nel | 36:34.86 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 49 | Gwen Griffiths-Van Lingen | 36:35.10 | Mar 7, 1998 | |
| 50 | Kyla Jacobs | 36:49.94 | May 14, 2015 | |
| 51 | Lisha VAN Onselen | 36:55.38 | Apr 1, 2021 | |
| 52 | Anna Moeketsi | 37:03.12 | Apr 14, 2012 | |
| 53 | Louzanne Coetzee | 37:07.12 | Mar 17, 2018 | |
| 54 | Farida Zwane | 37:12.15 | Apr 17, 2021 | |
| 55 | Tanith Maxwell | 37:13.94 | Mar 17, 2016 | |
| 56 | Karabo More | 37:16.79 | May 4, 2023 | |
| 57 | Casey Faith Bosman | 37:17.37 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 58 | Hanli Etsebeth | 37:33.23 | Mar 17, 2018 | |
| 59 | Stella Marais | 38:01.52 | Apr 27, 2019 | |
| 60 | Bonolo Makhubela | 38:04.82 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 61 | Mosale THOBEJANE | 38:27.43 | Apr 23, 2026 | |
| 62 | Hester Lombard | 38:32.28 | Apr 23, 2022 | |
| 63 | Bathobile Mkhize | 38:38.31 | Mar 17, 2018 | |
| 64 | Sandiswa Kundulu | 38:44.89 | Apr 23, 2022 | |
| 65 | Selinah MADIELA | 38:49.70 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 66 | Noluthando Mampane | 38:55.89 | Apr 4, 2024 | |
| 67 | Patience Khumalo | 39:02.17 | Mar 7, 2015 | |
| 68 | Kgopotso Shokane | 39:29.54 | Apr 23, 2026 | |
| 69 | Welma Nkuna | 39:31.76 | May 5, 2022 | |
| 70 | Banele Mabizela | 39:35.44 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 71 | Carina Swiegers | 40:09.65 | Mar 30, 2023 | |
| 72 | Johanna Sethowa | 41:32.58 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 73 | Joane De Bruyn | 43:11.67 | Apr 18, 2026 |