Joel Thabo Semenya
South AfricaActive- Born
- Jul 10, 1999 (27 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 400 m
Joel Thabo Semenya is a South Africa sprinter, born on July 10, 1999. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.
His personal bests include 21.61 in the 200m, 46.17 in the 400m, 1:46.51 in the 800m, 3:02.75 in the 4x400m and 1:17.21 in the 600m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 800 m1:46.51
2026 season best1:49.02Apr 4, 2026 · UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
Personal best · 400 m46.17
Last competitionCGA LeagueApr 4, 2026 · 48.09
As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 1:46.51, 400 m 46.17, 2026 season best 1:49.02 (Apr 4, 2026, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: CGA League, Apr 4, 2026, 48.09 · 27 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
600mPretoria 20241:17.211,054 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 48.09 | – | Apr 4, 2026 | CGA League |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:49.02 | – | Apr 4, 2026 | CGA League |
| 2025 | 200m | 22.43 | +0.3 | Feb 15, 2025 | AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2025 | 400m | 47.10 | – | Mar 15, 2025 | AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2024 | 400m | 47.18 | – | Feb 10, 2024 | AGN League 3 |
| 2024 | 600m | 1:17.21 | – | Feb 17, 2024 | Curro Podium Final |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:48.24 | – | Feb 24, 2024 | AGN League 4, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2023 | 200m | 21.61 | +0.5 | May 27, 2023 | AVT Track & Field League - Seniors & U20, DP de Villiers Stadium, Sasolburg |