| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 August 1994 |
| Education | North-West University [1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 3000 metres steeplechase |
Rantso Alfred Mokopane (born 8 August 1994) is a South African runner specialising in the 3000 metres steeplechase. [2] He won silver medals at the 2017 and 2019 Summer Universiade.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  South Africa | |||||
| 2016 | African Championships | Durban, South Africa | 7th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:35.02 |
| 2017 | Universiade | Taipei, Taiwan | 11th | 1500 m | 3:47.97 |
| 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:36.25 | |||
| 2019 | Universiade | Naples, Italy | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:30.37 |
| World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 41st (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:42.22 | |
Outdoor
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