Godfrey Khotso Mokoena

Godfrey Khotso Mokoena OIB (born 6 March 1985) is a South African athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump.

Early life and family He started his school education at Shalimar Ridge Primary School in Heidelberg, Gauteng. He excelled at gymnastics at a very early age.

He matriculated at Nigel High School, Nigel. His talent at long jump was discovered by Elna de Beer. He started to compete in athletics at the age of 13.

Career Originally competing in the triple jump, winning the World Junior title in 2004 (he also came second in the long jump) and the silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, he switched to long jump in 2007 after an ankle injury.

For the 2014 Commonwealth Games, he switched back to the triple jump, winning the gold medal. Triple jump – 17.35 m (2005) NR High jump – 2.10 m (2001)