The distance runner lowers his own national mark to 13:12, adding to a record-breaking season that includes a historic sub-27-minute 10km in Brașov.
Seville, Spain (17 February 2026) – South African distance runner Maxime Chaumeton continued his remarkable streak of record-breaking performances on Saturday, lowering his own national record in the 5km road event. Competing at the Breakfast Run race in Seville, Spain, Maxime crossed the finish line in 13:12, breaking the previous South African record of 13:13 that he had set in Tokyo in May last year.
The 25-year-old, who also holds the national 10km record with a historic 26:55 performance at last year’s tRUNsylvania 10K in Brașov, dominated the field in Seville. Making him the first South African to dip under 27 minutes for the distance. He finished well ahead of Mohamed Ismail of Djibouti, the African 5 000m track champion, who took second place in 13:29, 17 seconds adrift of Maxime.
The Acting President of Athletics South Africa, John Mathane, praised hide achievement, noting that breaking a competition record of any kind in athletics is always significant. He extended congratulations to the athlete, his coaching team, and support staff for the effort behind the performance.
“Every second counts, so breaking a competition record of any kind in athletics is an achievement worth celebrating.”
His latest record continues a season defined by milestones and demonstrating the fine margins in elite road racing.
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Sources: Athletics South Africa
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