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Best South Africa Men's 5000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time list of the top South Africa men in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest South Africa men in the 5000 m. 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 |