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Jan Masanamela

Jan Masanamela

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Birth dateFeb 16, 1988
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Jan Masanamela is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on February 16, 1988. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:48.21 in the 800m, 3:48.9h in the 1500m and 8:37.3h in the 3000m. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
800 m
1:48.21
1500 m
3:48.9h
2012 season best
1:57.62
Apr 13, 2012
2012 season best
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 800 m 1:48.21, 1500 m 3:48.9h, 2012 season best 1:57.62 (Apr 13, 2012) · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
800m
1:57.62-Apr 13, 2012
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2011
800m
1:51.63-Apr 9, 2011
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2010
800m
1:48.21-Mar 21, 2010
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2010
1500m
3:58.28-Feb 26, 2010
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2009
800m
1:50.51-Mar 14, 2009
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2009
1500m
3:48.9h-Feb 6, 2009
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2009
3000m
8:37.3h-Jan 23, 2009--
2008
800m
1:49.89-Mar 7, 2008
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2007
800m
1:48.69-Mar 17, 2007
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2006
800m
1:49.68-Apr 8, 2006
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2005
800m
1:49.27-Apr 2, 2005
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2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:57.62-Apr 13South African Championships, Port Elizabeth

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.63-Apr 9South African Championships, Durban

2010

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.51-Jun 5Oordegem Int. Flanders Athletics Meeting, Oordegem
800m
1:51.41-May 24Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
800m
1:48.32-Apr 6Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
800m
1:50.09-Mar 24Johannesburg Yellow Pages Series, Johannesburg
800m
1:48.21-Mar 21South African Championships, Durban
1500m
3:58.28-Feb 26Durban Yellow Pages Series, Durban

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.51-Mar 14South African Championships, Stellenbosch
800m
1:50.97-Mar 6Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
800m
1:50.9HT-Feb 27Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Series, Stellenbosch
1500m
3:48.9HT-Feb 6Durban Yellow Pages Series, Durban
3000m
8:37.3HT-Jan 23Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.99-Mar 15South African Championships, Stellenbosch
800m
1:50.31-Mar 14South African Championships, Stellenbosch
800m
1:49.89-Mar 7Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
800m
1:51.80-Feb 22Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
800m
1:50.17-Feb 1Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.34-Mar 17South African Championships, Durban
800m
1:48.69-Mar 17South African Championships, Durban
800m
1:51.32-Mar 9Tshwane Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Tshwane
800m
1:51.63-Feb 20Potchefstroom Regional Championships, Potchefstroom
800m
1:50.6HT-Feb 10Potchefstroom

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:54.09-Aug 15Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
800m
1:56.41-Jul 16Réduit African Southern Region Junior Championships, Réduit
800m
1:49.68-Apr 8Pretoria South African Junior Championships, Pretoria
800m
1:53.90-Feb 17Bellville ASA Champions Challenge, Bellville

2005

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.92-Dec 4Melbourne Pacific Junior Games 2005, Melbourne
800m
1:49.73-Jul 15Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech
800m
1:51.92-Jul 14Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech
800m
1:51.92-Jul 13Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech
800m
1:49.73-Jul 13Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech
800m
1:51.66-Jul 13Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech
800m
1:49.27-Apr 2Germiston South African U18 Championships, Germiston
800m
1:51.07-Mar 20Paarl U18, Paarl

Honours

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Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships

800 Metres

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jan Masanamela's 800 m personal best?

Jan Masanamela's 800 m personal best is 1:48.21, set on Mar 21, 2010 in Durban (RSA).

Which events does Jan Masanamela compete in?

Jan Masanamela competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Jan Masanamela perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 1:57.62, set on Apr 13, 2012.