Mbali Mashaba

Mbali Mashaba

Born
Oct 12, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
5000 m · 800 m

Mbali Mashaba is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on October 12, 2001. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:14.61 in the 800m, 4:49.44 in the 1500m, 16:51.90 in the 5000m and 5:15.8h in the MileRoad. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 5000 m16:51.90
2026 season best2:19.96Apr 8, 2026 · McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Personal best · 800 m2:14.61
Last competitionHezekiel Sepeng InvitationalApr 8, 2026 · 2:19.96

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 16:51.90, 800 m 2:14.61, 2026 season best 2:19.96 (Apr 8, 2026, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · Last competition: Hezekiel Sepeng Invitational, Apr 8, 2026, 2:19.96 · 25 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPretoria 2025South Africa 800 m all-time list2:14.61916 pts–
1500mPretoria 2025South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:49.44841 pts–
5000mDurban 2020South Africa 5000 m all-time list16:51.90957 pts–
MileRoadPhalaborwa 20255:15.8h–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:19.96–Apr 8, 2026Hezekiel Sepeng Invitational
2025800m 2:14.61–May 3, 2025USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships
20251500m 4:49.44–May 1, 2025USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships
2025MileRoad 5:15.8h–Jul 26, 2025F21 Half Marathon
20205000m 16:51.90–Jan 25, 2020Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
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FAQ

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Mbali Mashaba's 5000 m personal best is 16:51.90, set on Jan 25, 2020 in Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA).

Mbali Mashaba competes in the 5000 m and 800 m.

2026 season best: 2:19.96, set on Apr 8, 2026 in McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA). Last competition: Hezekiel Sepeng Invitational on Apr 8, 2026, 2:19.96.