Stephen Mokoka

Stephen Mokoka
Mokoka at the 2012 Olympics
Personal information
Born (1985-01-31) January 31, 1985 (age 39)
Mahikeng, South Africa
Height1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Sport
Country South Africa
SportAthletics
EventMarathon
Medal record
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2013 Kazan 10,000 m
Silver medal – second place 2011 Shenzhen 10,000 m
Silver medal – second place 2013 Kazan Half marathon
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Bangkok 10,000 m
African Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Durban 10,000 m

Stephen Mokoka (born 31 January 1985) is a South African long-distance runner who competes in races ranging from 3000 metres to the 50 km distance. He formerly held the 50 km world record. He is a four-time medalist at the Universiade and has represented South Africa internationally in road, cross country, and track events. He represented South Africa in the marathon at the 2012 London Olympics.