ALL-TIME

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.

Discover the greatest Marathon athletes in the history of South Africa. Elroy Gelant tops the all-time national list with 2:05:36, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.

#	Athlete	Result	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	Nadeel Wildschutt	2:09:40	Dec 21, 2025
17	Mathews Leeto	2:09:47	Apr 28, 2024
18	Ezael Thlobo	2:09:54	May 24, 1998
19	Makhosonke Fika	2:10:16	Sep 28, 2003
20	Martin NDWHENI	2:10:18	Sep 29, 1996
21	Thabiso Benedict Moeng	2:10:21	Jan 2, 2014
22	Xolile Yawa	2:10:22	Apr 2, 1995
23	Norman Dlomo	2:10:39	Dec 2, 2007
24	Coolboy Ngamole	2:10:43	Nov 27, 2011
25	Simon MPHULANYANE	2:10:56	Apr 18, 1999
26	Abel MOKIBE	2:11:07	Mar 28, 1992
27	Ernest Tumelo Motlagale	2:11:15	May 8, 2022
28	Johannes MAREMANE	2:11:15	Mar 4, 2000
29	Regan Magwai	2:11:21	May 3, 2026
30	Samuel Moloi	2:11:32	May 3, 2026
31	Sibusiso Nzima	2:11:43	Feb 21, 2016
32	Bethuel Netshifhefhe	2:11:44	Mar 4, 2000
33	Sboniso Sikhakhane	2:11:49	Oct 17, 2021
34	Josiah Bembe	2:11:49	Mar 18, 2001
35	Shadrack Hoff	2:11:51	May 8, 2005
36	Lungile Gongqa	2:11:59	Sep 20, 2015
37	Simon Sibeko	2:12:05	Mar 12, 2023
38	Mluleki Nobanda	2:12:13	Oct 24, 1999
39	Lesetja Papo	2:12:24	Apr 28, 2024
40	Michael Mazibuko	2:12:29	Sep 20, 2015
41	Laban Nkete	2:12:30	Apr 17, 2000
42	David NGAKANE	2:12:31	Apr 16, 2016
43	Abner Chipu	2:12:45	Apr 19, 1999
44	Motsehi Moeketsana	2:12:46	Sep 10, 2000
45	Patrick Koatsane	2:12:53	Apr 9, 2000
46	John MONYATSO	2:13:00	Feb 28, 1999
47	Anthony Timoteus	2:13:04	May 24, 2026
48	Tebogo Mathiba	2:13:11	Oct 27, 2019
49	Simon Mpholo	2:13:13	Dec 2, 2001
50	Philani Buthelezi	2:13:15	May 30, 2021
51	Xolisa Tyali	2:13:20	Sep 17, 2017
52	Tete Dijana	2:13:24	Oct 15, 2023
53	Rami Tsebe	2:13:29	Sep 10, 1989
54	Puseletso Mofokeng	2:13:31	Oct 20, 2024
55	David Manja	2:13:33	Oct 28, 2018
56	Lucky Mohale	2:13:35	Oct 24, 2010
57	Adam Motlagale	2:13:37	Feb 25, 1996
58	Mokofane Milton Kekana	2:13:41	Apr 28, 2024
59	George Mpolokeng	2:13:50	Feb 10, 2007
60	Graham Malinga	2:13:53	Mar 4, 2001
61	Edward Mothibi	2:13:54	Oct 17, 2021
62	Isaac TSHABALALA	2:13:54	Mar 11, 1995
63	Matthews TEMANE	2:14:21	Mar 11, 1995
64	Johannes Kekane	2:14:37	Sep 8, 2002
65	Petros Monyani	2:14:38	Dec 2, 2001
66	Abednico Mashaba	2:14:44	Oct 20, 2024
67	Jabulane Colin Khoza	2:14:46	Jan 16, 2005
68	Enos Matelane	2:15:11	Feb 8, 2009
69	Phillimon Mathiba	2:15:24	Oct 17, 2021
70	Sylvester Moleko	2:15:28	Apr 21, 2001
71	David Gadebe	2:15:30	Feb 10, 2008
72	Collen Mulaudzi	2:15:49	Sep 15, 2019
73	Raydon Balie	2:15:58	Apr 28, 2024
74	Bonginkosi Zwane	2:16:00	Oct 17, 2021
75	Zongamele Dyubeni	2:16:10	Feb 10, 2007
76	Nkululeko Mgubhela	2:16:13	Apr 28, 2024
77	George Ntshiliza	2:16:29	Sep 16, 2007
78	Nkosikhona Mhlakwana	2:16:33	Oct 17, 2021
79	Jeremia Moshwetsi	2:16:37	Sep 15, 2019
80	Tshepo Gavu	2:16:42	May 3, 2026
81	Thabang Ambition MASIHLEHO	2:16:46	Sep 18, 2016
82	Raphael Segodi	2:16:47=	Sep 25, 2011
83	Malixole Kalideni	2:16:50	Oct 15, 2023
84	Zolani Ntongana	2:16:50	Feb 5, 2012
85	Pule Hlabahlaba	2:16:57	Sep 16, 2007
86	Anthony Godongwana	2:17:01	Sep 25, 2011
87	Kabelo Melamu	2:17:02	Oct 17, 2021
88	Benjamin Nyongesa	2:17:06	May 3, 2026
89	Mthandazo Qhina	2:17:11	Feb 19, 2012
90	Bennett Seloyi	2:17:11	Oct 20, 2024
91	Bonginkosi Mavuso	2:17:12	Oct 16, 2022
92	Whitey MODIBE	2:17:12	Sep 16, 2007
93	Mzwanele Maphekula	2:17:14	Sep 21, 2008
94	Mbongeni Amos Ngxazazo	2:17:19	Sep 29, 2012
95	Tumisang Monatlala	2:17:21	Apr 12, 2026
96	Tebogo Pulusa	2:17:21	May 3, 2026
97	Abel Mokibe	2:17:24	Aug 9, 1992
98	Sphamandla Nkosi	2:17:26	Apr 28, 2024
99	Vincent Seng	2:17:29	Sep 27, 2009
100	Bongmusa Mthembu	2:17:31	Oct 18, 2020