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Best South Africa Marathon Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top South Africa athletes in the Marathon, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elroy Gelant | 2:05:36 | Apr 27, 2025 | |
| 2 | Gert Thys | 2:06:33 | Feb 14, 1999 | |
| 3 | Stephen Mokoka | 2:06:42 | Feb 26, 2023 | |
| 4 | Hendrick Ramaala | 2:06:55 | Apr 23, 2006 | |
| 5 | Ian Syster | 2:07:06 | Apr 14, 2002 | |
| 6 | Josiah Thugwane | 2:07:28 | Dec 7, 1997 | |
| 7 | Zithulele Sinqe | 2:08:04 | May 3, 1986 | |
| 8 | David Tsebe | 2:08:07 | Sep 27, 1992 | |
| 9 | Willie Mtolo | 2:08:15 | May 3, 1986 | |
| 10 | Lusapho April | 2:08:32 | May 5, 2013 | |
| 11 | Adam Lipschitz | 2:08:54 | Dec 1, 2024 | |
| 12 | Lawrence Peu | 2:09:10 | Apr 13, 1997 | |
| 13 | Pheeha Mokgobo | 2:09:13 | Dec 6, 2020 | |
| 14 | Thabang Mosiako | 2:09:14 | Dec 14, 2024 | |
| 15 | Melikhaya Frans | 2:09:24 | Jul 17, 2022 | |
| 16 | Mathews Leeto | 2:09:47 | Apr 28, 2024 | |
| 17 | Ezael Thlobo | 2:09:54 | May 24, 1998 | |
| 18 | Makhosonke Fika | 2:10:16 | Sep 28, 2003 | |
| 19 | Thabiso Benedict Moeng | 2:10:21 | Jan 2, 2014 | |
| 20 | Xolile Yawa | 2:10:22 | Apr 2, 1995 | |
| 21 | Norman Dlomo | 2:10:39 | Dec 2, 2007 | |
| 22 | Coolboy Ngamole | 2:10:43 | Nov 27, 2011 | |
| 23 | Ernest Tumelo Motlagale | 2:11:15 | May 8, 2022 | |
| 24 | Sibusiso Nzima | 2:11:43 | Feb 21, 2016 | |
| 25 | Bethuel Netshifhefhe | 2:11:44 | Mar 4, 2000 | |
| 26 | Josiah Bembe | 2:11:49 | Mar 18, 2001 | |
| 27 | Sboniso Sikhakhane | 2:11:49 | Oct 17, 2021 | |
| 28 | Shadrack Hoff | 2:11:51 | May 8, 2005 | |
| 29 | Lungile Gongqa | 2:11:59 | Sep 20, 2015 | |
| 30 | Simon Sibeko | 2:12:05 | Mar 12, 2023 | |
| 31 | Mluleki Nobanda | 2:12:13 | Oct 24, 1999 | |
| 32 | Lesetja Papo | 2:12:24 | Apr 28, 2024 | |
| 33 | Michael Mazibuko | 2:12:29 | Sep 20, 2015 | |
| 34 | Laban Nkete | 2:12:30 | Apr 17, 2000 | |
| 35 | Abner Chipu | 2:12:45 | Apr 19, 1999 | |
| 36 | Motsehi Moeketsana | 2:12:46 | Sep 10, 2000 | |
| 37 | Patrick Koatsane | 2:12:53 | Apr 9, 2000 | |
| 38 | Tebogo Mathiba | 2:13:11 | Oct 27, 2019 | |
| 39 | Simon Mpholo | 2:13:13 | Dec 2, 2001 | |
| 40 | Philani Buthelezi | 2:13:15 | May 30, 2021 | |
| 41 | Xolisa Tyali | 2:13:20 | Sep 17, 2017 | |
| 42 | Tete Dijana | 2:13:24 | Oct 15, 2023 | |
| 43 | Rami Tsebe | 2:13:29 | Sep 10, 1989 | |
| 44 | Puseletso Mofokeng | 2:13:31 | Oct 20, 2024 | |
| 45 | David Manja | 2:13:33 | Oct 28, 2018 | |
| 46 | Lucky Mohale | 2:13:35 | Oct 24, 2010 | |
| 47 | Adam Motlagale | 2:13:37 | Feb 25, 1996 | |
| 48 | Mokofane Milton Kekana | 2:13:41 | Apr 28, 2024 | |
| 49 | George Mpolokeng | 2:13:50 | Feb 10, 2007 | |
| 50 | Graham Malinga | 2:13:53 | Mar 4, 2001 | |
| 51 | Edward Mothibi | 2:13:54 | Oct 17, 2021 | |
| 52 | Regan Magwai | 2:13:58 | May 4, 2025 | |
| 53 | Johannes Kekane | 2:14:37 | Sep 8, 2002 | |
| 54 | Petros Monyani | 2:14:38 | Dec 2, 2001 | |
| 55 | Samuel Moloi | 2:14:39 | Oct 16, 2022 | |
| 56 | Abednico Mashaba | 2:14:44 | Oct 20, 2024 | |
| 57 | Jabulane Colin Khoza | 2:14:46 | Jan 16, 2005 | |
| 58 | Enos Matelane | 2:15:11 | Feb 8, 2009 | |
| 59 | Phillimon Mathiba | 2:15:24 | Oct 17, 2021 | |
| 60 | Sylvester Moleko | 2:15:28 | Apr 21, 2001 | |
| 61 | David Gadebe | 2:15:30 | Feb 10, 2008 | |
| 62 | Collen Mulaudzi | 2:15:49 | Sep 15, 2019 | |
| 63 | Raydon Balie | 2:15:58 | Apr 28, 2024 | |
| 64 | Bonginkosi Zwane | 2:16:00 | Oct 17, 2021 | |
| 65 | Zongamele Dyubeni | 2:16:10 | Feb 10, 2007 | |
| 66 | Nkululeko Mgubhela | 2:16:13 | Apr 28, 2024 | |
| 67 | George Ntshiliza | 2:16:29 | Sep 16, 2007 | |
| 68 | Nkosikhona Mhlakwana | 2:16:33 | Oct 17, 2021 | |
| 69 | Jeremia Moshwetsi | 2:16:37 | Sep 15, 2019 | |
| 70 | Thabang Ambition MASIHLEHO | 2:16:46 | Sep 18, 2016 | |
| 71 | Raphael Segodi | 2:16:47= | Sep 25, 2011 | |
| 72 | Zolani Ntongana | 2:16:50 | Feb 5, 2012 | |
| 73 | Malixole Kalideni | 2:16:50 | Oct 15, 2023 | |
| 74 | Pule Hlabahlaba | 2:16:57 | Sep 16, 2007 | |
| 75 | Anthony Godongwana | 2:17:01 | Sep 25, 2011 | |
| 76 | Kabelo Melamu | 2:17:02 | Oct 17, 2021 | |
| 77 | Bennett Seloyi | 2:17:11 | Oct 20, 2024 | |
| 78 | Mthandazo Qhina | 2:17:11 | Feb 19, 2012 | |
| 79 | Bonginkosi Mavuso | 2:17:12 | Oct 16, 2022 | |
| 80 | Mzwanele Maphekula | 2:17:14 | Sep 21, 2008 | |
| 81 | Mbongeni Amos Ngxazazo | 2:17:19 | Sep 29, 2012 | |
| 82 | Sphamandla Nkosi | 2:17:26 | Apr 28, 2024 | |
| 83 | Vincent Seng | 2:17:29 | Sep 27, 2009 | |
| 84 | Bongmusa Mthembu | 2:17:31 | Oct 18, 2020 | |
| 85 | Lucas JANI | 2:17:37 | Jan 23, 2015 | |
| 86 | Sityhilo Diko | 2:17:39 | Feb 5, 2012 | |
| 87 | Pule Sibeko | 2:17:42 | May 8, 2022 | |
| 88 | Gladwin Sibabalwe Mzazi | 2:17:43 | Dec 7, 2014 | |
| 89 | Charles Tjiane | 2:17:55 | Feb 13, 2011 | |
| 90 | Peter Muthubi | 2:17:56 | Mar 4, 2012 | |
| 91 | Africa Mailola | 2:17:57 | Sep 21, 2014 | |
| 92 | SONWABO TSHEZI | 2:18:01 | May 3, 2026 | |
| 93 | Lindikhaya Mhtangayi | 2:18:02 | Feb 16, 2020 | |
| 94 | Rirhandzu Rhangani | 2:18:07 | May 4, 2025 | |
| 95 | Mariano Lin Collen Eesou | 2:18:09 | May 30, 2021 | |
| 96 | Siyabonga Nkonde | 2:18:12 | Sep 18, 2016 | |
| 97 | Ayanda Ngcobo | 2:18:22 | Oct 20, 2024 | |
| 98 | Amos Nyongo | 2:18:24 | Aug 24, 2019 | |
| 99 | Sandile Lembethe | 2:18:25 | Feb 12, 2006 | |
| 100 | Sithembiso Mqhele | 2:18:33 | Oct 17, 2021 |