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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. Elana Meyer tops the all-time national list with 14:44.05, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elana Meyer | 14:44.05 | Jul 22, 1995 | |
| 2 | Tayla Kavanagh | 14:58.52 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 3 | Dominique Scott | 14:59.08 | Jul 21, 2019 | |
| 4 | Gwen Griffiths-Van Lingen | 15:08.05 | Aug 12, 1995 | |
| 5 | Glenrose Xaba | 15:10.62 | Jun 7, 2025 | |
| 6 | Kyla Jacobs | 15:20.61 | Apr 17, 2023 | |
| 7 | Colleen De Reuck | 15:24.77 | Feb 16, 1996 | |
| 8 | Caster Semenya | 15:31.50 | Apr 21, 2022 | |
| 9 | René Kalmer | 15:35.00 | Mar 17, 2007 | |
| 10 | Aynslee VAN Graan | 15:42.72 | Feb 12, 2022 | |
| 11 | Gené Coetzee | 15:48.21 | May 31, 2025 | |
| 12 | Lebo Dinah Phalula | 15:48.45 | Feb 19, 2010 | |
| 13 | Cian Oldknow | 15:48.97 | Apr 17, 2023 | |
| 14 | Karabo More | 15:51.84 | Mar 15, 2025 | |
| 15 | Nicola Jansen | 15:52.03 | Apr 12, 2024 | |
| 16 | Mapaseka Makhanya | 15:53.61 | Apr 13, 2013 | |
| 17 | Nadia Potgieter | 15:53.83 | Apr 3, 2026 | |
| 18 | Carina Viljoen | 15:54.02 | Mar 29, 2019 | |
| 19 | Nolene Conrad | 15:57.92 | Jun 5, 2012 | |
| 20 | Este De Jager | 16:00.55 | Mar 27, 2008 | |
| 21 | Kesa Molotsane | 16:01.76 | Aug 27, 2017 | |
| 22 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 16:02.04 | Apr 18, 2024 | |
| 23 | Poppy Mlambo | 16:02.34 | Aug 29, 2003 | |
| 24 | Lebogang Phalula | 16:02.5HT | Feb 6, 2009 | |
| 25 | Irvette Van Zyl | 16:02.63 | Apr 15, 2016 | |
| 26 | Christine Kalmer | 16:11.77 | May 2, 2009 | |
| 27 | Carmie Prinsloo | 16:12.57 | Mar 15, 2021 | |
| 28 | Stella Marais | 16:18.38 | Mar 15, 2021 | |
| 29 | Ronel Thomas | 16:19.49 | Apr 15, 2005 | |
| 30 | Charné Bosman | 16:19.96 | Feb 8, 2002 | |
| 31 | Nicolene Van Rooyen | 16:21.60 | Mar 27, 2008 | |
| 32 | Li-mari Dekker | 16:21.89 | Apr 3, 2026 | |
| 33 | Danielle Verster | 16:25.24 | Apr 25, 2026 | |
| 34 | Annerien Van Schalkwyk | 16:25.25 | Mar 14, 2008 | |
| 35 | Tyler Belling | 16:26.43 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| 36 | Anneken Viljoen | 16:26.71 | Mar 11, 2022 | |
| 37 | Zanthe Taljaard | 16:27.33 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 38 | Cacisile Sosibo | 16:27.4HT | Jan 20, 2024 | |
| 39 | Tanith Maxwell | 16:27.77 | Feb 28, 2003 | |
| 40 | Abigail Bester | 16:30.20 | May 3, 2026 | |
| 41 | Magdalena Lotter | 16:31.07 | Feb 10, 2006 | |
| 42 | Anel Terblanche | 16:32.59 | Jan 19, 2022 | |
| 43 | Yolande Neuhoff | 16:33.57 | Feb 18, 2000 | |
| 44 | Tebogo Masehla | 16:33.82 | Apr 24, 2004 | |
| 45 | Karabo Motsoeneng | 16:39.16 | Apr 21, 2022 | |
| 46 | Leanda DU Bruyn | 16:41.35 | Apr 6, 2019 | |
| 47 | Catherine Skosana | 16:41.73 | Apr 9, 2011 | |
| 48 | Karabo Mailula | 16:43.34 | Feb 10, 2024 | |
| 49 | Catherine Maapela | 16:46.74 | Apr 21, 2001 | |
| 50 | Luca De Waal | 16:46.85 | Feb 15, 2025 | |
| 51 | Lesego Mpshe | 16:47.00 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 52 | Letitia Saayman | 16:47.70 | Apr 21, 2017 | |
| 53 | Laura Labuschagne | 16:48.16 | Apr 21, 2022 | |
| 54 | Azwindini Gladys Lukhwareni | 16:48.61 | Mar 4, 2000 | |
| 55 | Takalane Nthulane | 16:48.9HT | Mar 20, 1998 | |
| 56 | Tanya Scott | 16:49.67 | May 16, 2021 | |
| 57 | Jenna Challenor | 16:49.95 | Mar 28, 2021 | |
| 58 | Sherilene Gelderblom | 16:50.14 | Apr 29, 2017 | |
| 59 | Maxine Heine-Wacker | 16:50.41 | Mar 10, 2011 | |
| 60 | Mbali Mashaba | 16:51.90 | Jan 25, 2020 | |
| 61 | Zinhle Sinqe | 16:55.25 | Apr 30, 2011 | |
| 62 | Nwabisa Mjoli | 16:55.59 | Jan 20, 2024 | |
| 63 | Laila Abouzaid | 16:55.69 | Apr 17, 2025 | |
| 64 | Nandipha Dywili | 16:56.04 | Apr 13, 2012 | |
| 65 | Elaine Du Plessis | 16:58.20 | Feb 21, 1998 | |
| 66 | Cherise Carreira | 17:01.62 | Mar 14, 2020 | |
| 67 | Ntsoaki Malahloe | 17:02.06 | Feb 21, 2026 | |
| 68 | Elizabeth Hutamo | 17:02.45 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 69 | Myrette Filmalter | 17:03.46 | Apr 30, 2011 | |
| 70 | Nicole VAN DER Merwe | 17:05.04 | Feb 28, 2017 | |
| 71 | Cornelia Joubert | 17:08.08 | May 25, 2013 | |
| 72 | Lize De Jager | 17:09.41 | Jan 18, 2025 | |
| 73 | Shanley Koekemoer | 17:09.60 | Feb 9, 2018 | |
| 74 | Yandiswa Shange | 17:10.57 | Apr 7, 2018 | |
| 75 | Gabriella Gait-Smith | 17:10.71 | Apr 27, 2023 | |
| 76 | Zanele Maisa | 17:11.78 | Mar 13, 2026 | |
| 77 | Marie-Tinka Olivier | 17:12.31 | Feb 18, 2026 | |
| 78 | Mpho Katiso | 17:13.94 | Apr 25, 2026 | |
| 79 | Lizerie Ferreira | 17:15.72 | Apr 25, 2015 | |
| 80 | Ina Du Plessis | 17:17.86 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 81 | Sylvia Tshetlanyane | 17:20.78 | Apr 13, 2012 | |
| 82 | Anele Ndawonde | 17:23.28 | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| 83 | Makhosazane Mhlongo | 17:24.82 | Feb 28, 2017 | |
| 84 | Zena Wilsnach | 17:25.1HT | Feb 21, 1998 | |
| 85 | Riya Keshaw | 17:25.16 | Apr 11, 2025 | |
| 86 | Wiepke Schoeman | 17:25.58 | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| 87 | Lara Van Der Merwe | 17:26.45 | Feb 15, 2025 | |
| 88 | Bathobile Mkhize | 17:26.89 | Mar 23, 2019 | |
| 89 | Sisanda Dumisa | 17:27.13 | May 5, 2022 | |
| 90 | Simonay Weitsz | 17:28.14 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 91 | Anna Moeketsi | 17:28.29 | Mar 3, 2012 | |
| 92 | Lisha VAN Onselen | 17:30.71 | Mar 19, 2021 | |
| 93 | Alme Jordaan | 17:31.48 | Feb 22, 2020 | |
| 94 | Thineke Cloete | 17:33.16 | Oct 21, 2017 | |
| 95 | Lizandre Mulder | 17:33.37 | May 5, 2022 | |
| 96 | Elandri Schmidt | 17:35.73 | Nov 14, 2020 | |
| 97 | Sarah Copeland | 17:36.55 | May 15, 2021 | |
| 98 | Khonzeni Gwegwa | 17:36.91 | Mar 22, 2013 | |
| 99 | Emily Thandeka Manzana | 17:37.87 | Mar 14, 2014 | |
| 100 | Cherry-Lee Schoeman | 17:40.03 | Mar 31, 2017 |