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Best South Africa 5000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top South Africa athletes in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 5000 m athletes in the history of South Africa. Adriaan Wildschutt tops the all-time national list with 12:56.67, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adriaan Wildschutt | 12:56.67 | May 30, 2024 | |
| 2 | Elroy Gelant | 13:04.88 | May 22, 2016 | |
| 3 | Stephen Mokoka | 13:11.44 | Apr 18, 2015 | |
| 4 | Precious Lesiba Mashele | 13:11.65 | Jun 29, 2021 | |
| 5 | Shadrack Hoff | 13:14.16 | Jul 2, 1995 | |
| 6 | Maxime Chaumeton | 13:19.66 | Jun 7, 2025 | |
| 7 | Sanele Masondo | 13:20.12 | May 1, 2026 | |
| 8 | Tshepo Tshite | 13:20.92 | Jun 10, 2026 | |
| 9 | Jerry Motsau | 13:22.17 | May 27, 2023 | |
| 10 | Juan Van Deventer | 13:22.64 | Aug 6, 2010 | |
| 11 | Hendrick Ramaala | 13:24.43 | Jun 20, 1998 | |
| 12 | Gladwin Sibabalwe Mzazi | 13:24.50 | Mar 20, 2012 | |
| 13 | Matthews TEMANE | 13:25.15 | Nov 8, 1986 | |
| 14 | Tshamano Setone | 13:25.51 | Feb 19, 2010 | |
| 15 | John Morapedi | 13:26.55 | Apr 12, 1996 | |
| 16 | Mbuleli Mathanga | 13:29.66 | Mar 28, 2021 | |
| 17 | Xolile Yawa | 13:30.40 | May 1, 1989 | |
| 18 | Matthew Forrester | 13:30.40 | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| 19 | Kgosi Samuel Tsosane | 13:30.88 | Mar 10, 2011 | |
| 20 | Whaddon Niewoudt | 13:30.91 | Feb 11, 1995 | |
| 21 | Anton Nicolaisen | 13:31.55 | Feb 11, 1995 | |
| 22 | Laban Nkete | 13:32.00 | Mar 1, 1996 | |
| 23 | Solomon Khambule | 13:32.02 | Mar 30, 2001 | |
| 24 | Ezael Thlobo | 13:32.08 | Dec 17, 1992 | |
| 25 | Johan Landsman | 13:32.09 | Dec 17, 1992 | |
| 26 | Makhosonke Fika | 13:32.36 | Apr 12, 1996 | |
| 27 | Norman Dlomo | 13:32.47 | Feb 8, 2002 | |
| 28 | Lungisa Mdedelwa | 13:32.70 | Feb 19, 2010 | |
| 29 | Adam Lipschitz | 13:33.28 | Mar 28, 2021 | |
| 30 | Isaac MBOYAZA | 13:35.55 | Feb 19, 2010 | |
| 31 | Julian Marsay | 13:35.6HT | Feb 21, 1977 | |
| 32 | Anthony Timoteus | 13:35.90 | Apr 17, 2023 | |
| 33 | Sibusiso Nzima | 13:37.21 | Apr 16, 2011 | |
| 34 | Clyde Colenso | 13:37.55 | Mar 29, 2002 | |
| 35 | Luan Munnik | 13:38.12 | Apr 25, 2026 | |
| 36 | Richard Mavuso | 13:38.57 | Feb 18, 2000 | |
| 37 | Rikus VAN Niekerk | 13:38.58 | Apr 17, 2025 | |
| 38 | Shadrack Mogotsi | 13:38.94 | Apr 5, 1994 | |
| 39 | Jayde Rosslee | 13:39.10 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 40 | Enos Matelane | 13:39.45 | Mar 31, 2000 | |
| 41 | George Kusche | 13:39.51 | Apr 1, 2022 | |
| 42 | Boy Soke | 13:39.83 | Jul 22, 2007 | |
| 43 | Rami Tsebe | 13:40.43 | Apr 22, 1989 | |
| 44 | Enoch Skosana | 13:40.47 | Mar 6, 1999 | |
| 45 | Olebogang Masire | 13:41.45 | Feb 20, 2009 | |
| 46 | Nicholas Seoposengwe | 13:41.46 | Apr 17, 2023 | |
| 47 | Godfrey Khaholem | 13:41.59 | Feb 8, 2002 | |
| 48 | Lindikhaya Mhtangayi | 13:41.96 | Feb 8, 2002 | |
| 49 | Bruce-Lynn Damons | 13:42.02 | Apr 17, 2023 | |
| 50 | Jeffrey Gwebu | 13:42.17 | Feb 8, 2002 | |
| 51 | Jason Bowers | 13:42.68 | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| 52 | Francois Van Rensburg | 13:42.89 | Apr 5, 1994 | |
| 53 | Samuel Matsepe | 13:43.00 | Apr 18, 2015 | |
| 54 | Xolisa Tyali | 13:43.42 | Feb 19, 2010 | |
| 55 | Aaron Gabonewe | 13:43.68 | Apr 12, 1996 | |
| 56 | Thapelo Ramakhoase | 13:44.68 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 57 | Vincent Kutoane | 13:44.8HT | Jan 14, 2012 | |
| 58 | Ian Syster | 13:45.37 | Mar 8, 2002 | |
| 59 | Patrick Koatsane | 13:46.20 | May 27, 1992 | |
| 60 | Emil De Jonge | 13:46.34 | Apr 29, 1995 | |
| 61 | Mbongeni Amos Ngxazazo | 13:46.48 | Mar 20, 2012 | |
| 62 | Ryan Mphahlele | 13:46.57 | Mar 10, 2023 | |
| 63 | Domenic Khoza | 13:46.71 | Feb 20, 2009 | |
| 64 | Vuyisile Tshoba | 13:46.9HT | Jan 14, 2012 | |
| 65 | Dumisane Hlaselo | 13:47.23 | Apr 13, 2013 | |
| 66 | Collen Mulaudzi | 13:47.24 | Mar 28, 2021 | |
| 67 | Alexander Motone | 13:47.97 | Feb 9, 2007 | |
| 68 | Nadeel Wildschutt | 13:48.09 | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| 69 | Sivuyile Dlongwana | 13:48.46 | Feb 14, 2003 | |
| 70 | Tsunaki KALAMORE | 13:48.63 | May 27, 2000 | |
| 71 | Simon Mpholo | 13:51.92 | Feb 8, 2002 | |
| 72 | Jeromy Andreas | 13:52.13 | Apr 29, 2017 | |
| 73 | Ruben Ramolefi | 13:53.12 | Mar 7, 2003 | |
| 74 | Niel VAN DER Merwe | 13:53.32 | Apr 17, 2023 | |
| 75 | Sibusiso Kubheka | 13:53.33 | Jan 27, 2024 | |
| 76 | Pilane Tshegofatso | 13:54.05 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 77 | Coolboy Ngamole | 13:54.11 | Apr 17, 2004 | |
| 78 | Philani Buthelezi | 13:54.26 | Mar 15, 2021 | |
| 79 | Rantso Mokopane | 13:54.37 | Mar 28, 2021 | |
| 80 | Mokofane Milton Kekana | 13:54.83 | Dec 15, 2017 | |
| 81 | Ashley Smith | 13:55.19 | Nov 17, 2017 | |
| 82 | Rowhaldo Ratz | 13:56.34 | Mar 26, 2019 | |
| 83 | Sbonelo Khumalo | 13:56.36 | Apr 10, 2026 | |
| 84 | Deon-Lee Hendricks | 13:56.61 | Mar 13, 2024 | |
| 85 | Kabelo Mulaudzi | 13:56.84 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 86 | Tumelo Nelson Lerumo | 13:56.88 | Apr 25, 2026 | |
| 87 | Lloyd Bosman | 13:57.02 | Mar 10, 2011 | |
| 88 | Marco Bucarizza | 13:57.15 | Mar 26, 2019 | |
| 89 | Keanu Domingo | 13:57.16 | May 1, 2025 | |
| 90 | David Mokwana | 13:57.56 | Feb 14, 2003 | |
| 91 | Innocent Mnyakeni | 13:57.75 | Mar 28, 2022 | |
| 92 | Modupi Shebeleza Tladi | 13:58.36 | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| 93 | Thabang Mosiako | 13:58.64 | Apr 23, 2022 | |
| 94 | Molefe MOLEFE | 13:58.77 | Mar 10, 2011 | |
| 95 | Rodney Prins | 13:58.92 | Feb 19, 2010 | |
| 96 | Nkosinathi Madyo | 13:59.01 | Mar 20, 2012 | |
| 97 | Zolani Bhitane | 13:59.01 | Mar 19, 2004 | |
| 98 | Johan Cronje | 13:59.5HT | Feb 6, 2009 | |
| 99 | Lusapho April | 13:59.64 | Mar 2, 2007 | |
| 100 | Siyabonga Nkonde | 14:00.02 | Apr 16, 2011 |