Naledi Makgatha
RSAWomenNaledi Makgatha is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on March 14, 2005. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:10.84 in the 800m, 4:19.48 in the 1500m, 5:11.71 in the Mile, 9:22.02 in the 3000m and 18:04.70 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
As of Sep 30, 2026: 1500 m 4:19.48, 3000 m 9:22.02, 2026 season best 4:44.33 (Feb 21, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: ABSA Run Your City, Sep 24, 2026, 38:54 · 21 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:44.33 | - | Feb 21, 2026 | ↓ | AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 38:54 | - | Sep 24, 2026 | ↓ | ABSA Run Your City |
| 2025 | 800m | 2:10.84 | - | Mar 14, 2025 | ↑ | AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:29.30 | - | Mar 28, 2025 | ↓ | South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:14.46 | - | Mar 23, 2024 | ↑ | South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:27.86 | - | Aug 27, 2024 | - | World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:24.72 | - | Mar 14, 2024 | ↓ | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2024 | 5000m | 18:04.70 | - | Apr 6, 2024 | - | USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch |
| 2023 | 800m | 2:12.74 | - | Mar 25, 2023 | ↑ | South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:27.21 | - | Mar 24, 2023 | ↓ | South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
| 2023 | 3000m | 10:07.07 | - | Feb 1, 2023 | ↓ | Tuks Top 10 Athletics, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2023 | 5Kilometre | 18:31 | - | Jun 17, 2023 | - | South African 5km Road Running Championships, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2022 | 800m | 2:12.38 | - | Feb 9, 2022 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:19.48 | - | Mar 28, 2022 | ↓ | Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2022 | MileRoad | 5:01.0h | - | Oct 30, 2022 | - | - |
| 2022 | 3000m | 9:46.20 | - | Apr 2, 2022 | ↓ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:15.39 | - | Mar 13, 2021 | ↑ | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:33.00 | - | Mar 27, 2021 | ↓ | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2021 | Mile | 5:11.71 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | - | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:22.02 | - | Apr 8, 2021 | ↓ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 35:49 | - | Sep 24, 2021 | ↓ | Tshwane (RSA) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:16.9h | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 4:29.96 | - | Mar 14, 2020 | ↓ | UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 9:55.10 | - | Mar 14, 2020 | ↓ | UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg (RSA) |
2026
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 38:54 | - | Sep 24 | ABSA Run Your City |
1500m | 4:44.33 | - | Feb 21 | AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events |
2025
21 performances2024
17 performances2023
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 18:31 | - | Jun 17 | South African 5km Road Running Championships, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg |
1500m | 4:51.63 | - | Apr 30 | African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola |
1500m | 4:41.40 | - | Apr 19 | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
1500m | 4:28.51 | - | Mar 31 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
1500m | 4:28.51 | - | Mar 30 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
800m | 2:12.74 | - | Mar 25 | South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
800m | 2:12.74 | - | Mar 24 | South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
1500m | 4:27.21 | - | Mar 24 | South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
800m | 2:16.62 | - | Mar 24 | South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
1500m | 4:32.5HT | - | Mar 11 | CGA Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Athletics Championships |
Honours
World Athletics U20 Championships
3000 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Naledi Makgatha's 1500 m personal best?
Naledi Makgatha's 1500 m personal best is 4:19.48, set on Mar 28, 2022 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA).
Which events does Naledi Makgatha compete in?
Naledi Makgatha competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.
How did Naledi Makgatha perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 4:44.33, set on Feb 21, 2026 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: ABSA Run Your City on Sep 24, 2026, 38:54.