Obakeng Mekwe
BotswanaActive- Born
- Jul 3, 1991 (35 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
Obakeng Mekwe is a Botswana middle-distance runner, born on July 3, 1991. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.
His personal bests include 1:51.11 in the 800m, 3:52.51 in the 1500m, 3:18.69 in the 4x400m, 3:38.13 in the 4x400Metre and 7:39.75 in the 4x800Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Botswana.
Personal best · 800 m1:51.11
2026 season best1:53.02Mar 21, 2026 · National Stadium, Gaborone
Personal best · 1500 m3:52.51
Last competitionRoad-To-Botswana Golden Grand PrixApr 11, 2026 · 1:55.20
As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 1:51.11, 1500 m 3:52.51, 2026 season best 1:53.02 (Mar 21, 2026, National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)) · Last competition: Road-To-Botswana Golden Grand Prix, Apr 11, 2026, 1:55.20 · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:53.02 | – | Mar 21, 2026 | Twin Towers Classic Track & Field Meet |
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:55.35 | – | Apr 5, 2026 | Botswana Championships |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:51.11 | – | Mar 22, 2025 | Twin Towers Classic Track & Field Meet |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:52.51 | – | May 17, 2025 | Botswana Championships |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:53.90 | – | May 17, 2024 | Botswana Championships |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:51.35 | – | May 20, 2023 | AGN Open & International Track & Field Competition - League 7, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:18.69 | – | Jun 10, 2023 | Lefika Athletics Relays |
| 2023 | 4x400Metre | 3:38.13 | – | Jun 10, 2023 | Lefika Athletics Relays |