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Best South Africa Men's 3000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time list of the top South Africa men in the 3000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest South Africa men in the 3000 m. Adriaan Wildschutt tops the all-time national list with 7:32.99, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adriaan Wildschutt | 7:32.99 | Aug 25, 2024 | |
| 2 | Tshepo Tshite | 7:37.57 | Jun 13, 2026 | |
| 3 | Jerry Motsau | 7:40.99 | Jun 17, 2021 | |
| 4 | Juan Van Deventer | 7:41.06 | Jul 22, 2008 | |
| 5 | Elroy Gelant | 7:41.38 | May 25, 2012 | |
| 6 | Johan Fourie | 7:44.0HT | Jan 7, 1985 | |
| 7 | Maxime Chaumeton | 7:44.08 | Jun 17, 2026 | |
| 8 | Ryan Mphahlele | 7:45.10 | Jul 19, 2023 | |
| 9 | Shadrack Hoff | 7:46.07 | Feb 25, 1995 | |
| 10 | Whaddon Niewoudt | 7:47.36 | May 29, 1997 | |
| 11 | Matthews TEMANE | 7:47.5HT | Jan 7, 1985 | |
| 12 | Anton Nicolaisen | 7:47.78 | Feb 13, 1990 | |
| 13 | Francois Van Rensburg | 7:48.35 | Jun 3, 1994 | |
| 14 | Julian Marsay | 7:48.7HT | Feb 15, 1979 | |
| 15 | Johan Landsman | 7:48.75 | Feb 10, 1992 | |
| 16 | Tshamano Setone | 7:49.43 | Jul 18, 2010 | |
| 17 | Gladwin Sibabalwe Mzazi | 7:50.90 | Jun 27, 2011 | |
| 18 | Hendrick Ramaala | 7:52.02 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 19 | Enoch Skosana | 7:52.11 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 20 | Xolile Yawa | 7:52.69 | Dec 11, 1991 | |
| 21 | John Morapedi | 7:52.90 | Jul 13, 1996 | |
| 22 | Molefe MOLEFE | 7:53.27 | Jul 21, 2009 | |
| 23 | Clyde Colenso | 7:53.37 | Jun 5, 2004 | |
| 24 | Johan Daffue | 7:53.44 | Feb 16, 1983 | |
| 25 | Luan Munnik | 7:53.45 | Dec 9, 2025 | |
| 26 | Stephen Mokoka | 7:55.92 | Feb 19, 2011 | |
| 27 | George Kusche | 7:57.16 | Feb 8, 2019 | |
| 28 | Amogelang Tatai | 7:57.33 | Nov 29, 2025 | |
| 29 | Rantso Mokopane | 7:57.40 | Jun 28, 2019 | |
| 30 | Pharson Magagane | 7:58.38 | Jul 8, 2011 | |
| 31 | Aaron Gabonewe | 7:59.01 | Feb 14, 2000 | |
| 32 | Anthony Timoteus | 7:59.19 | Jan 17, 2022 | |
| 33 | Dumisane Hlaselo | 7:59.31 | Apr 15, 2013 | |
| 34 | Nadeel Wildschutt | 7:59.42 | Apr 29, 2024 | |
| 35 | Niel VAN DER Merwe | 7:59.77 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 36 | Richard Mavuso | 7:59.81 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 37 | Peter Van Der Westhuizen | 8:00.05 | Aug 8, 2010 | |
| 38 | Isaac MBOYAZA | 8:00.12 | May 29, 2010 | |
| 39 | Lloyd Bosman | 8:00.22 | Jun 13, 2009 | |
| 40 | Dais Thagkatso Malebana | 8:00.46 | Feb 13, 2021 | |
| 41 | Edwin Molepe | 8:00.53 | Jul 8, 2011 | |
| 42 | Keanu Domingo | 8:01.65 | Apr 10, 2026 | |
| 43 | Solomon Khambule | 8:01.66 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 44 | Alexander Motone | 8:01.95 | Jan 27, 2006 | |
| 45 | Shadrack Mogotsi | 8:01.97 | Mar 27, 1997 | |
| 46 | Johan Cronje | 8:02.14 | Jun 4, 2004 | |
| 47 | Boy Soke | 8:02.3HT | Jan 23, 2009 | |
| 48 | Ruben Ramolefi | 8:02.35 | Apr 29, 2006 | |
| 49 | Chris Mhlanga | 8:02.42 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 50 | Thapelo Ramakhoase | 8:02.66 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 51 | Kgosi Samuel Tsosane | 8:02.84 | Feb 19, 2011 | |
| 52 | Patrick Koatsane | 8:03.02 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 53 | Olebogang Masire | 8:03.03 | Mar 24, 2012 | |
| 54 | Xolisa Tyali | 8:03.4HT | Jan 23, 2009 | |
| 55 | Mthobisi Baloyi | 8:03.53 | Jun 12, 2010 | |
| 56 | Dean Brummer | 8:03.68 | Feb 19, 2011 | |
| 57 | Sbonelo Khumalo | 8:04.12 | Jan 30, 2026 | |
| 58 | Norman Dlomo | 8:04.16 | Apr 12, 2002 | |
| 59 | Jason Bowers | 8:04.28 | Mar 24, 2021 | |
| 60 | Marco Bucarizza | 8:04.48 | Jul 6, 2019 | |
| 61 | Godfrey Khaholem | 8:04.50 | Mar 17, 2001 | |
| 62 | Pilane Tshegofatso | 8:04.51 | Mar 12, 2025 | |
| 63 | Siyabonga Nkonde | 8:04.90 | Mar 7, 2008 | |
| 64 | Joel Monne | 8:05.45 | Mar 19, 2019 | |
| 65 | Ashley Smith | 8:05.57 | Feb 16, 2019 | |
| 66 | Domenic Khoza | 8:05.59 | Mar 6, 2009 | |
| 67 | Sibusiso Nzima | 8:05.66 | Mar 19, 2015 | |
| 68 | Thabang Mosiako | 8:05.83 | Jan 30, 2018 | |
| 69 | Emil De Jonge | 8:06.08 | May 24, 1996 | |
| 70 | Mbongeni Amos Ngxazazo | 8:06.35 | Feb 2, 2007 | |
| 71 | Modupi Shebeleza Tladi | 8:06.39 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 72 | Enos Matelane | 8:06.54 | Mar 24, 2000 | |
| 73 | David Mokwana | 8:07.17 | Jan 31, 2003 | |
| 74 | Bruce-Lynn Damons | 8:07.70 | Apr 24, 2023 | |
| 75 | Dikotsi Lekopa | 8:07.95 | Mar 15, 2017 | |
| 76 | Jacob SELEBALO | 8:07.95 | Jan 27, 2006 | |
| 77 | Ngconde Matwebu | 8:08.28 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 78 | Jeromy Andreas | 8:08.30 | Apr 20, 2012 | |
| 79 | Christopher Swart | 8:08.73 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 80 | Nkosinathi Sibiya | 8:08.88 | Mar 9, 2019 | |
| 81 | Vincent Kutoane | 8:09.13 | Mar 24, 2000 | |
| 82 | Deon-Lee Hendricks | 8:09.22 | Apr 29, 2024 | |
| 83 | Mbuleli Mathanga | 8:09.80 | Mar 9, 2019 | |
| 84 | Abner Chipu | 8:10.34 | Apr 5, 2002 | |
| 85 | Sipho Mbanjwa | 8:10.61 | Feb 15, 2020 | |
| 86 | David Manja | 8:10.64 | Mar 15, 2017 | |
| 87 | Corné De Fouw | 8:10.96 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 88 | Rowhaldo Ratz | 8:11.01 | Apr 24, 2023 | |
| 89 | Rico Leijenaar | 8:11.08 | Apr 29, 2024 | |
| 90 | Francois Pretorius | 8:11.41 | Dec 16, 2005 | |
| 91 | Johan PRETORIUS | 8:11.41 | Feb 4, 2005 | |
| 92 | Mokofane Milton Kekana | 8:11.50 | Apr 12, 2019 | |
| 93 | Songibido Nkosinoxolo | 8:11.7HT | Jan 25, 2008 | |
| 94 | Zolile BHITANE | 8:11.75 | Mar 18, 2005 | |
| 95 | Graham Davidson | 8:11.86 | Jan 20, 2001 | |
| 96 | Sello Mahasi | 8:12.01 | Jan 27, 2006 | |
| 97 | Coolboy Ngamole | 8:12.21 | Mar 18, 2005 | |
| 98 | Brendon Lentswe | 8:12.21 | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| 99 | Sibusiso Kubheka | 8:12.68 | Feb 15, 2020 | |
| 100 | Etienne Plaatjies | 8:12.76 | May 21, 2009 |