Preferred Recruit · Track StandardsSanele Masondo · Iowa State Track & Field
Sanele Masondo (Iowa State) ran 27:54.77 in the 10000m in the 2026 outdoor season, #6 on the NCAA D1 national list. That mark beats the top recruiting level at all 1,040 college programs with 10000m standards on this site.
Season bests
| Season | Event | Mark | National rank | Conference rank | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 outdoor | 5000m | 13:20.12 | #9 | #4 Big 12 | Payton Jordan Invitational May 1, 2026 |
| 2026 outdoor | 10000m | 27:54.77 | #6 | #2 Big 12 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 2025 outdoor | 10000m | 30:24.28 | – | #23 Big 12 | Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 15, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | Mile | 4:04.61 | – | – | Iowa State Classic Feb 8, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | 3000m | 8:04.62 @ | – | – | Big 12 Championships Feb 28, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | 5000m | 13:20.30 | #15 | #5 Big 12 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener Dec 7, 2024 |
| 2025 cross country | 10K | 29:31.0 | #86 | – | NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships November 22, 2025 |
| 2024 outdoor | 5000m | 13:36.13 | #25 | #5 Big 12 | 2024 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 11, 2024 |
| 2024 outdoor | 10000m | 28:13.29 | #13 | #5 Big 12 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/05-08/24 |
| 2024 indoor | 3000m | 8:00.03 @ | – | – | Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb 23, 2024 |
| 2024 indoor | 5000m | 13:33.61 | #32 | #7 Big 12 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener Dec 2, 2023 |
| 2024 cross country | 10K | 29:16.8 | #23 | – | NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships November 23, 2024 |
| 2023 outdoor (NJCAA) | 1500m | 3:58.63 | #53 | – | Wichita State Shocker Spring Invitational Mar 24, 2023 |
| 2023 outdoor (NJCAA) | 5000m | 14:01.99 | #1 | – | Drake Relays Apr 26, 2023 |
| 2023 outdoor (NJCAA) | 10000m | 29:50.70 @ | #2 | – | NJCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 18, 2023 |
| 2023 indoor (NJCAA) | 3000m | 8:11.14 | #2 | – | NJCAA Indoor Championships Mar 3, 2023 |
| 2023 indoor (NJCAA) | 5000m | 14:14.91 | #1 | – | NJCAA Indoor Championships Mar 3, 2023 |
| 2022 outdoor (NJCAA) | 1500m | 3:57.38 | #28 | – | Wichita State Shocker Spring Invitational Mar 25, 2022 |
| 2022 outdoor (NJCAA) | 5000m | 14:22.23 | #4 | – | 2022 ESU Midwest Classic Apr 24, 2022 |
| 2022 outdoor (NJCAA) | 10000m | 30:00.05 | #5 | – | 2022 NJCAA Region VI Championships May 5, 2022 |
| 2022 indoor (NJCAA) | 3000m | 8:23.67 | #10 | – | NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships Mar 4, 2022 |
| 2022 indoor (NJCAA) | 5000m | 14:23.26 | #3 | – | NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships Mar 4, 2022 |
How do Sanele's marks compare with college recruiting standards?
Each best mark against every program's levels on this site (Walk-On is the easiest level, the top level is Target or scholarship level).
| Event | Best mark | Meets Walk-On at | Meets top level at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500m | 3:57.38 | 788 of 1,068 | 484 |
| Mile | 4:04.61 | 16 of 16 | 15 |
| 3000m | 8:00.03 @ | 33 of 33 | 32 |
| 5000m | 13:20.12 | 1,067 of 1,067 | 1,067 |
| 10000m | 27:54.77 | 1,040 of 1,040 | 1,040 |
Common questions
What is Sanele Masondo's best 10000m mark?
27:54.77, set in the 2026 outdoor season (TFRRS performance lists).
How many colleges would a 27:54.77 10000m fit?
All of them: it beats the top recruiting level at all 1,040 college programs with men's 10000m standards on this site.
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Source: TFRRS performance lists 2022 to 2026 (teams: Iowa State, Colby CC). Marks are each season's best on a national or conference list, so meets without a list mark are not shown. Full results on TFRRS ›
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