Mapaseka Makhanya

Mapaseka Makhanya

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Apr 9, 1985 (41 years old)
Events
1500 m · Marathon

Mapaseka Makhanya is a South Africa sprinter, born on April 9, 1985. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 57.85 in the 400m, 2:03.36 in the 800m, 4:08.18 in the 1500m, 4:39.59 in the Mile and 9:08.87 in the 3000m. She has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 1500 m4:08.18
#941 all-time
2026 season best38:21Oct 4, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:31:02
Last competitionSPAR Women's Grand Prix SeriesOct 4, 2026 · 38:21
SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:08.18 (#941 all-time), Marathon 2:31:02, 2026 season best 38:21 (Oct 4, 2026) · Last competition: SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series, Oct 4, 2026, 38:21 · 41 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mGermiston 2011South Africa 400 m all-time list57.85911 pts–
800mUden 2010South Africa 800 m all-time list2:03.361,103 pts–
1500mHeusden-Zolder 2010South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:08.181,141 pts#941
MileMontreuil-sous-Bois 2011South Africa Mile all-time list4:39.591,051 pts–
3000mDakar 2013South Africa 3000 m all-time list9:08.871,076 pts–
5000mStellenbosch 2013South Africa 5000 m all-time list15:53.611,062 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 38:21–Oct 4, 2026SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series
20231500m 4:52.8h–Mar 11, 2023CGA Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Athletics Championships
2023Semi 1:19:01–Jun 3, 2023Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon, Gqeberha - South African Half Marathon Ch.
201810Kilometr 35:31–Jun 24, 2018Durban (RSA)
2018Semi 1:18:43–Mar 24, 2018IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
20171500m 4:32.90–Mar 28, 2017Sasolburg (RSA)
20173000m 9:48.88–Mar 15, 2017Potchefstroom (RSA)
20175000m 16:36.49–Apr 21, 2017Potchefstroom (RSA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mapaseka Makhanya's 1500 m personal best is 4:08.18, set on Jul 10, 2010 in Heusden-Zolder (BEL), #941 on the all-time list.

Mapaseka Makhanya competes in the 1500 m and Marathon.

2026 season best: 38:21, set on Oct 4, 2026. Last competition: SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series on Oct 4, 2026, 38:21.