Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  South Africa | |||||
| 2014 | World Junior Championships | Eugene, United States | 13th | 3000 m s'chase | 9:04.26 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 32nd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:55.25 |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 January 1995 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 3000 m steeplechase |
Tumisang Monnatlala (born 31 January 1995) is a South African steeplechase runner. [1] He competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase event at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without qualifying for the final.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing South Africa | |||||
| 2014 | World Junior Championships | Eugene, United States | 13th | 3000 m s'chase | 9:04.26 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 32nd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:55.25 |
Outdoor
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