Naledi Makgatha

Naledi Makgatha

Born
Mar 14, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m

Naledi 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.

Personal best · 1500 m4:19.48
2026 season best4:44.33Feb 21, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
Personal best · 3000 m9:22.02
Last competitionABSA Run Your CitySep 24, 2026 · 38:54

As of Nov 15, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPretoria 2025South Africa 800 m all-time list2:10.84977 pts–
1500mStellenbosch 2022South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:19.481,054 pts–
MileBoksburg 2021South Africa Mile all-time list5:11.71839 pts–
3000mPaarl 2021South Africa 3000 m all-time list9:22.021,033 pts–
5000mStellenbosch 2024South Africa 5000 m all-time list18:04.70833 pts–
5KilometreJohannesburg 202318:31–

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Naledi Makgatha's 1500 m personal best is 4:19.48, set on Mar 28, 2022 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA).

Naledi Makgatha competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

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.