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Best South Africa 3000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top South Africa athletes in the 3000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 3000 m athletes in the history of South Africa. Adriaan Wildschutt tops the all-time national list with 7:32.99, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adriaan Wildschutt | 7:32.99 | Aug 25, 2024 | |
| 2 | Tshepo Tshite | 7:37.57 | Jun 13, 2026 | |
| 3 | Jerry Motsau | 7:40.99 | Jun 17, 2021 | |
| 4 | Juan Van Deventer | 7:41.06 | Jul 22, 2008 | |
| 5 | Elroy Gelant | 7:41.38 | May 25, 2012 | |
| 6 | Johan Fourie | 7:44.0HT | Jan 7, 1985 | |
| 7 | Maxime Chaumeton | 7:44.08 | Jun 17, 2026 | |
| 8 | Ryan Mphahlele | 7:45.10 | Jul 19, 2023 | |
| 9 | Shadrack Hoff | 7:46.07 | Feb 25, 1995 | |
| 10 | Whaddon Niewoudt | 7:47.36 | May 29, 1997 | |
| 11 | Matthews TEMANE | 7:47.5HT | Jan 7, 1985 | |
| 12 | Anton Nicolaisen | 7:47.78 | Feb 13, 1990 | |
| 13 | Francois Van Rensburg | 7:48.35 | Jun 3, 1994 | |
| 14 | Julian Marsay | 7:48.7HT | Feb 15, 1979 | |
| 15 | Johan Landsman | 7:48.75 | Feb 10, 1992 | |
| 16 | Tshamano Setone | 7:49.43 | Jul 18, 2010 | |
| 17 | Gladwin Sibabalwe Mzazi | 7:50.90 | Jun 27, 2011 | |
| 18 | Hendrick Ramaala | 7:52.02 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 19 | Enoch Skosana | 7:52.11 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 20 | Xolile Yawa | 7:52.69 | Dec 11, 1991 | |
| 21 | John Morapedi | 7:52.90 | Jul 13, 1996 | |
| 22 | Molefe MOLEFE | 7:53.27 | Jul 21, 2009 | |
| 23 | Clyde Colenso | 7:53.37 | Jun 5, 2004 | |
| 24 | Johan Daffue | 7:53.44 | Feb 16, 1983 | |
| 25 | Luan Munnik | 7:53.45 | Dec 9, 2025 | |
| 26 | Stephen Mokoka | 7:55.92 | Feb 19, 2011 | |
| 27 | George Kusche | 7:57.16 | Feb 8, 2019 | |
| 28 | Amogelang Tatai | 7:57.33 | Nov 29, 2025 | |
| 29 | Rantso Mokopane | 7:57.40 | Jun 28, 2019 | |
| 30 | Pharson Magagane | 7:58.38 | Jul 8, 2011 | |
| 31 | Aaron Gabonewe | 7:59.01 | Feb 14, 2000 | |
| 32 | Anthony Timoteus | 7:59.19 | Jan 17, 2022 | |
| 33 | Dumisane Hlaselo | 7:59.31 | Apr 15, 2013 | |
| 34 | Nadeel Wildschutt | 7:59.42 | Apr 29, 2024 | |
| 35 | Niel VAN DER Merwe | 7:59.77 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 36 | Richard Mavuso | 7:59.81 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 37 | Peter Van Der Westhuizen | 8:00.05 | Aug 8, 2010 | |
| 38 | Isaac MBOYAZA | 8:00.12 | May 29, 2010 | |
| 39 | Lloyd Bosman | 8:00.22 | Jun 13, 2009 | |
| 40 | Dais Thagkatso Malebana | 8:00.46 | Feb 13, 2021 | |
| 41 | Edwin Molepe | 8:00.53 | Jul 8, 2011 | |
| 42 | Keanu Domingo | 8:01.65 | Apr 10, 2026 | |
| 43 | Solomon Khambule | 8:01.66 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 44 | Alexander Motone | 8:01.95 | Jan 27, 2006 | |
| 45 | Shadrack Mogotsi | 8:01.97 | Mar 27, 1997 | |
| 46 | Johan Cronje | 8:02.14 | Jun 4, 2004 | |
| 47 | Boy Soke | 8:02.3HT | Jan 23, 2009 | |
| 48 | Ruben Ramolefi | 8:02.35 | Apr 29, 2006 | |
| 49 | Chris Mhlanga | 8:02.42 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 50 | Thapelo Ramakhoase | 8:02.66 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 51 | Kgosi Samuel Tsosane | 8:02.84 | Feb 19, 2011 | |
| 52 | Patrick Koatsane | 8:03.02 | Feb 27, 1999 | |
| 53 | Olebogang Masire | 8:03.03 | Mar 24, 2012 | |
| 54 | Xolisa Tyali | 8:03.4HT | Jan 23, 2009 | |
| 55 | Mthobisi Baloyi | 8:03.53 | Jun 12, 2010 | |
| 56 | Dean Brummer | 8:03.68 | Feb 19, 2011 | |
| 57 | Sbonelo Khumalo | 8:04.12 | Jan 30, 2026 | |
| 58 | Norman Dlomo | 8:04.16 | Apr 12, 2002 | |
| 59 | Jason Bowers | 8:04.28 | Mar 24, 2021 | |
| 60 | Marco Bucarizza | 8:04.48 | Jul 6, 2019 | |
| 61 | Godfrey Khaholem | 8:04.50 | Mar 17, 2001 | |
| 62 | Pilane Tshegofatso | 8:04.51 | Mar 12, 2025 | |
| 63 | Siyabonga Nkonde | 8:04.90 | Mar 7, 2008 | |
| 64 | Joel Monne | 8:05.45 | Mar 19, 2019 | |
| 65 | Ashley Smith | 8:05.57 | Feb 16, 2019 | |
| 66 | Domenic Khoza | 8:05.59 | Mar 6, 2009 | |
| 67 | Sibusiso Nzima | 8:05.66 | Mar 19, 2015 | |
| 68 | Thabang Mosiako | 8:05.83 | Jan 30, 2018 | |
| 69 | Emil De Jonge | 8:06.08 | May 24, 1996 | |
| 70 | Mbongeni Amos Ngxazazo | 8:06.35 | Feb 2, 2007 | |
| 71 | Modupi Shebeleza Tladi | 8:06.39 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 72 | Enos Matelane | 8:06.54 | Mar 24, 2000 | |
| 73 | David Mokwana | 8:07.17 | Jan 31, 2003 | |
| 74 | Bruce-Lynn Damons | 8:07.70 | Apr 24, 2023 | |
| 75 | Dikotsi Lekopa | 8:07.95 | Mar 15, 2017 | |
| 76 | Jacob SELEBALO | 8:07.95 | Jan 27, 2006 | |
| 77 | Ngconde Matwebu | 8:08.28 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 78 | Jeromy Andreas | 8:08.30 | Apr 20, 2012 | |
| 79 | Christopher Swart | 8:08.73 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 80 | Nkosinathi Sibiya | 8:08.88 | Mar 9, 2019 | |
| 81 | Vincent Kutoane | 8:09.13 | Mar 24, 2000 | |
| 82 | Deon-Lee Hendricks | 8:09.22 | Apr 29, 2024 | |
| 83 | Mbuleli Mathanga | 8:09.80 | Mar 9, 2019 | |
| 84 | Abner Chipu | 8:10.34 | Apr 5, 2002 | |
| 85 | Sipho Mbanjwa | 8:10.61 | Feb 15, 2020 | |
| 86 | David Manja | 8:10.64 | Mar 15, 2017 | |
| 87 | Corné De Fouw | 8:10.96 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| 88 | Rowhaldo Ratz | 8:11.01 | Apr 24, 2023 | |
| 89 | Rico Leijenaar | 8:11.08 | Apr 29, 2024 | |
| 90 | Francois Pretorius | 8:11.41 | Dec 16, 2005 | |
| 91 | Johan PRETORIUS | 8:11.41 | Feb 4, 2005 | |
| 92 | Mokofane Milton Kekana | 8:11.50 | Apr 12, 2019 | |
| 93 | Songibido Nkosinoxolo | 8:11.7HT | Jan 25, 2008 | |
| 94 | Zolile BHITANE | 8:11.75 | Mar 18, 2005 | |
| 95 | Graham Davidson | 8:11.86 | Jan 20, 2001 | |
| 96 | Sello Mahasi | 8:12.01 | Jan 27, 2006 | |
| 97 | Coolboy Ngamole | 8:12.21 | Mar 18, 2005 | |
| 98 | Brendon Lentswe | 8:12.21 | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| 99 | Sibusiso Kubheka | 8:12.68 | Feb 15, 2020 | |
| 100 | Etienne Plaatjies | 8:12.76 | May 21, 2009 |