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South Africa national best marks
Best mark per athlete by South Africa athletes in each event, compiled from the all-time lists we import. Derived national bests — not official national records (see note below).
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Stored athletes
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Distinct marks shown
Men's Marathon
Derived 14 Sep 2026
| # | Athlete | Mark | Date | Venue | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elroy Gelant | 2:05:36 | 27 Apr 2025 | — | — |
| 2 | Gert Thys | 2:06:33 | 14 Feb 1999 | — | — |
| 3 | Stephen Mokoka | 2:06:42 | 26 Feb 2023 | — | — |
| 4 | Hendrick Ramaala | 2:06:55 | 23 Apr 2006 | — | — |
| 5 | Ian Syster | 2:07:06 | 14 Apr 2002 | — | — |
| 6 | Josiah Thugwane | 2:07:28 | 7 Dec 1997 | — | — |
| 7 | Zithulele Sinqe | 2:08:04 | 3 May 1986 | — | — |
| 8 | David Tsebe | 2:08:07 | 27 Sep 1992 | — | — |
| 9 | Willie Mtolo | 2:08:15 | 3 May 1986 | — | — |
| 10 | Lusapho April | 2:08:32 | 5 May 2013 | — | — |
| 11 | Adam Lipschitz | 2:08:54 | 1 Dec 2024 | — | — |
| 12 | Mark Plaatjes | 2:08:58 | 4 May 1985 | — | — |
| 13 | Lawrence Peu | 2:09:10 | 13 Apr 1997 | — | — |
| 14 | Desmond Mokgobu | 2:09:13 | 6 Dec 2020 | — | — |
| 15 | Thabang Mosiako | 2:09:14 | 14 Dec 2024 | — | — |
| 16 | Melikhaya Frans | 2:09:24 | 17 Jul 2022 | — | — |
| 17 | Andries Khulu | 2:09:36 | 28 Sep 1997 | — | — |
| 18 | Nadeel Wildschutt | 2:09:40 | 21 Dec 2025 | — | — |
| 19 | Ernest Seleke | 2:09:41 | 31 Mar 1984 | — | — |
| 20 | Ezael Tlhobo | 2:09:54 | 24 May 1998 | — | — |
| 21 | Makhosonke Fika | 2:10:16 | 28 Sep 2003 | — | — |
| 22 | Martin Ndivheni | 2:10:18 | 29 Sep 1996 | — | — |
| 23 | Benedict Moeng | 2:10:21 | 2 Jan 2014 | — | — |
| 24 | Xolile Yawa | 2:10:22 | 2 Apr 1995 | — | — |
| 25 | Joseph Skosana | 2:10:29 | 19 Jul 1991 | — | — |
One mark per athlete — the athlete's best while representing South Africa. Equal marks share a rank ("1=" style). An athlete with marks for two nations appears under each nation represented at the time (e.g. Obikwelu under Nigeria and Portugal).
About this derivation
These lists are derived from the marks in our database — including the complete legal all-time lists imported from alltime-athletics.com — grouped by the nation the athlete was representing at each mark. They are not official national records: federations ratify national records under their own eligibility rules, and some marks here may not qualify.