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Best South Africa 3000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top South Africa 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 South Africa. Elana Meyer tops the all-time national list with 8:32.00, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elana Meyer | 8:32.00 | Apr 29, 1991 | |
| 2 | Dominique Scott | 8:41.33 | Jul 21, 2017 | |
| 3 | René Kalmer | 8:44.17 | Jun 8, 2010 | |
| 4 | Zola Pieterse | 8:44.62 | Aug 8, 1984 | |
| 5 | Gwen Griffiths-Van Lingen | 8:44.64 | Jun 8, 1995 | |
| 6 | Tayla Kavanagh | 8:46.86 | Apr 10, 2026 | |
| 7 | Caster Semenya | 8:54.97 | Mar 23, 2022 | |
| 8 | Carina Viljoen | 8:56.63 | Feb 14, 2020 | |
| 9 | Danielle Verster | 8:56.87 | Jun 13, 2026 | |
| 10 | Kyla Jacobs | 9:01.54 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 11 | Glenrose Xaba | 9:07.63 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 12 | Aynslee VAN Graan | 9:07.89 | Nov 13, 2021 | |
| 13 | Mapaseka Makhanya | 9:08.87 | Jun 12, 2013 | |
| 14 | Irvette Van Zyl | 9:11.51 | Mar 8, 2016 | |
| 15 | Lebo Dinah Phalula | 9:13.49 | Mar 4, 2010 | |
| 16 | Carmie Prinsloo | 9:13.51 | Mar 8, 2021 | |
| 17 | Nolene Conrad | 9:15.56 | May 20, 2016 | |
| 18 | Cian Oldknow | 9:18.50 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 19 | Poppy Mlambo | 9:18.83 | Feb 20, 2004 | |
| 20 | Lebogang Phalula | 9:19.26 | Feb 20, 2004 | |
| 21 | Christine Kalmer | 9:21.40 | Apr 6, 2001 | |
| 22 | Naledi Makgatha | 9:22.02 | Apr 8, 2021 | |
| 23 | Zanthe Taljaard | 9:22.09 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 24 | Gerda Steyn | 9:22.19 | Jan 28, 2021 | |
| 25 | Simonay Weitsz | 9:22.98 | Apr 29, 2024 | |
| 26 | Yolande Neuhoff | 9:23.20 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 27 | Linda Roets | 9:23.5HT | Jan 29, 1999 | |
| 28 | Sarah Copeland | 9:24.45 | Apr 8, 2021 | |
| 29 | Tebogo Masehla | 9:24.93 | Jan 27, 2006 | |
| 30 | Elaine Du Plessis | 9:26.96 | Feb 21, 2014 | |
| 31 | Ronel Thomas | 9:27.09 | Jan 27, 2006 | |
| 32 | Lynelle Blignaut | 9:28.89 | Apr 27, 2002 | |
| 33 | Li-mari Dekker | 9:29.52 | Apr 29, 2024 | |
| 34 | Chenique Sas | 9:30.73 | Mar 20, 2021 | |
| 35 | Andrea Steynberg | 9:30.79 | Dec 9, 2025 | |
| 36 | Karabo Motsoeneng | 9:31.31 | May 14, 2022 | |
| 37 | Mienke Dekker | 9:31.80 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 38 | Letitia Pheleu | 9:31.90 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 39 | Nicola Jansen | 9:32.03 | Jan 29, 2022 | |
| 40 | Lara Stander | 9:32.44 | Dec 9, 2025 | |
| 41 | Nicole Louw | 9:33.07 | Apr 8, 2017 | |
| 42 | Lyndi Roelofse | 9:34.69 | Apr 6, 2018 | |
| 43 | Nadia Potgieter | 9:34.98 | Apr 1, 2017 | |
| 44 | Tanya Scott | 9:35.72 | May 9, 2021 | |
| 45 | Dipuo Mashishi | 9:36.56 | Apr 8, 2017 | |
| 46 | Charné Bosman | 9:36.85 | Jan 29, 1999 | |
| 47 | Este De Jager | 9:37.34 | Apr 27, 2002 | |
| 48 | Tonia Carstens | 9:37.44 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 49 | Kesa Molotsane | 9:37.46 | Mar 15, 2017 | |
| 50 | Catherine Maapela | 9:37.46 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 51 | Lize De Jager | 9:37.89 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 52 | Chantel Bartleman | 9:38.60 | Apr 6, 2001 | |
| 53 | Anoxolo Mcetywa | 9:38.79 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 54 | Lara Van Der Merwe | 9:39.13 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 55 | Elandri Coetzee | 9:40.00 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 56 | Gabriella Gait-Smith | 9:40.39 | Apr 1, 2017 | |
| 57 | Chelsea Van Dyk | 9:41.22 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 58 | Luca De Waal | 9:41.74 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 59 | Nicolene Van Rooyen | 9:41.82 | Apr 3, 2004 | |
| 60 | Anke Stander | 9:41.84 | Mar 6, 2026 | |
| 61 | Letitia Saayman | 9:42.78 | Apr 11, 2015 | |
| 62 | Maxine Heine-Wacker | 9:42.89 | Feb 19, 2011 | |
| 63 | Azwindini Gladys Lukhwareni | 9:42.93 | Mar 28, 1998 | |
| 64 | Lisa-Marie Venter | 9:43.56 | Apr 2, 1998 | |
| 65 | Anel Terblanche | 9:43.85 | Jan 4, 2022 | |
| 66 | Leanda DU Bruyn | 9:44.20 | Feb 16, 2019 | |
| 67 | Zena Wilsnach | 9:44.30 | Feb 5, 1999 | |
| 68 | Annerien Van Schalkwyk | 9:45.18 | Feb 19, 2011 | |
| 69 | Casey Faith Bosman | 9:45.92 | Mar 31, 2017 | |
| 70 | Chanelle Boks-Olivier | 9:46.62 | Feb 20, 2004 | |
| 71 | Anneken Viljoen | 9:47.20 | Mar 4, 2022 | |
| 72 | Thineke Cloete | 9:47.23 | Nov 4, 2017 | |
| 73 | Wiepke Schoeman | 9:48.45 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 74 | Alme Jordaan | 9:48.67 | Mar 29, 2019 | |
| 75 | Patience Khumalo | 9:48.80 | Jan 30, 2009 | |
| 76 | Tyler Belling | 9:49.90 | Apr 1, 2017 | |
| 77 | Laura Labuschagne | 9:50.24 | Mar 23, 2022 | |
| 78 | Yandiswa Shange | 9:50.53 | Mar 23, 2022 | |
| 79 | Natanya LUTHER | 9:50.66 | Apr 28, 2011 | |
| 80 | Stella Marais | 9:51.37 | Apr 20, 2015 | |
| 81 | Cacisile Sosibo | 9:51.45 | Mar 2, 2022 | |
| 82 | Takalane Nthulane | 9:51.49 | Feb 20, 2004 | |
| 83 | Vicky Oelofse | 9:51.69 | Mar 29, 2019 | |
| 84 | Omaatla Dikao | 9:51.72 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 85 | Taya Pelser | 9:52.42 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 86 | Zinhle Sinqe | 9:52.71 | Mar 4, 2010 | |
| 87 | Myrette Filmalter | 9:52.89 | Apr 5, 2012 | |
| 88 | Megan Roome | 9:53.56 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 89 | Nicole VAN DER Merwe | 9:54.05 | Mar 30, 2012 | |
| 90 | Lizerie Ferreira | 9:54.27 | Mar 4, 2015 | |
| 91 | Elizma Le Roux | 9:54.55 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 92 | Lumari Du Plessis | 9:54.60 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 93 | Sherilene Gelderblom | 9:54.66 | Mar 15, 2017 | |
| 94 | Chemene Mentz | 9:55.66 | Mar 25, 2023 | |
| 95 | Bianca Tarboton | 9:55.84 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 96 | Ina Du Plessis | 9:56.02 | Mar 6, 2026 | |
| 97 | Lisha VAN Onselen | 9:56.09 | Apr 21, 2018 | |
| 98 | Megan Waller | 9:56.75 | Sep 23, 2025 | |
| 99 | Cherise Carreira | 9:56.78 | Feb 12, 2022 | |
| 100 | Caroline Marandela | 9:58.12 | Mar 21, 2014 |