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Njabulo Mbatha

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Birth dateApr 24, 2007
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Njabulo Mbatha is a South Africa sprinter, born on April 24, 2007. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400mH.

His personal bests include 21.45 in the 200m, 47.03 in the 400m, 49.06 in the 400mH, 3:05.22 in the 4x400m and 49.10 in the 400mhurdle. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
49.06
#359 all-time
2026 season best
50.76
Mar 21, 2026 · Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Ed Murphey Classic
Jul 10, 2026 · 51.68
Ed Murphey Classic
Age
19 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.06 (#359 all-time), 2026 season best 50.76 (Mar 21, 2026, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA (USA)) · Last competition: Ed Murphey Classic, Jul 10, 2026, 51.68 · 19 years old

PB

Personal bests

21.45
47.03
49.06
#359 all-time
4x400m
3:05.22
400mhurdle
49.10

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
400m
48.52-May 2, 2026
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East Coast Relays
2026
400mH
50.76-Mar 21, 2026
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Yellow Jacket Invitational
2026
4x400m
3:09.23-Apr 18, 2026
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Tom Jones Memorial
2025
200m
21.45+1.6Feb 1, 2025
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AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)
2025
400m
47.40-Feb 8, 2025
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Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
2025
400mH
49.06-Apr 12, 2025
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FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone
2024
200m
21.88+0.4Feb 10, 2024
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AGN League 3
2024
400m
47.03-Mar 27, 2024
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ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
2024
400mhurdle
49.10-Mar 23, 2024
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South African U18 Championships
2024
400mH
49.57-Apr 19, 2024
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South African Championships
2024
4x400m
3:05.22-Aug 31, 2024
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World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
2023
400m
49.24-Oct 21, 2023
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NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2023
400mhurdle
51.95-Oct 20, 2023
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NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2023
400mH
51.95-Oct 20, 2023
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NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

2025

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.28-Apr 25South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
400mH
51.35-Apr 25South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
400mH
51.35-Apr 24South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
400mH
49.06-Apr 12FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone
400mH
49.90-Mar 29South African U20 Championships
400mH
52.67-Mar 28South African U20 Championships
400mH
49.90-Mar 27South African U20 Championships
400mH
52.67-Mar 27South African U20 Championships
400mH
49.93-Mar 15AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
400mH
49.93-Mar 14AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
400mH
49.40-Mar 12ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1
400mH
51.54-Mar 1AGN Track & Field League 4 ( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
400m
47.40-Feb 8Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
400mH
50.80-Feb 8Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
200m
21.45+1.6Feb 1AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)

2024

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:05.22-Aug 31World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
400mH
49.68-Aug 31World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
400mH
49.90-Aug 30World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
400mH
51.42-Aug 28World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
400mH
49.90-Aug 27World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
400mH
49.68-Aug 27World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
400mH
51.42-Aug 27World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
400mH
49.57-Apr 20South African Championships
400mH
50.45-Apr 20South African Championships
400mH
49.57-Apr 19South African Championships
400mH
50.45-Apr 18South African Championships
400m
47.03-Mar 27ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
400mhurdle
49.10-Mar 23South African U18 Championships
400mhurdle
51.41-Mar 22South African U18 Championships
400mhurdle
51.29-Mar 8AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
400mhurdle
49.49-Mar 8AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
400mH
53.42-Mar 2AGN League 5, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
400mhurdle
53.42-Mar 2AGN League 5, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
400mhurdle
52.00-Feb 17Curro Podium Final
400mH
52.00-Feb 17Curro Podium Final
200m
21.88+0.4Feb 10AGN League 3

2023

2 performances

Honours

🥈

World Athletics U20 Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2024
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World Athletics U20 Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2024
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Njabulo Mbatha's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Njabulo Mbatha's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.06, set on Apr 12, 2025 in National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT), #359 on the all-time list.

Which events does Njabulo Mbatha compete in?

Njabulo Mbatha competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did Njabulo Mbatha perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 50.76, set on Mar 21, 2026 in Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA (USA). Last competition: Ed Murphey Classic on Jul 10, 2026, 51.68.