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Phethisang Makhethe

Phethisang Makhethe

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateSep 5, 2002
Height-
Weight-

Phethisang Makhethe is a South Africa thrower, born on September 5, 2002. She competes primarily in the HT and HammerThro.

Her personal bests include 68.73 in the HT and 65.07 in the HammerThro. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
68.73
#257 all-time
2026 season best
68.73
May 8, 2026 · Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Jun 11, 2026 · 68.40
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Record
National record · Hammer Throw 68.73
National record
Age
24 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Hammer Throw 68.73 (#257 all-time), 2026 season best 68.73 (May 8, 2026, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 11, 2026, 68.40 · National record (Hammer Throw) · 24 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
weight-throw
24.40-Mar 13, 2026
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NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026
HT
68.73-May 8, 2026
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Illini Tune-Up
2025
weight-throw
23.11-Feb 14, 2025
↓
Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
2025
HT
68.66-May 16, 2025
↓
Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2024
weight-throw
20.85-Jan 26, 2024
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Illini Challenge
2024
HT
61.93-May 4, 2024
↓
Fighting Illini Tune -Up, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL
2023
weight-throw
20.26-Feb 10, 2023
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Don Kirby Invitational
2022
weight-throw
19.39-Feb 19, 2022
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2022
HT
65.40-Apr 30, 2022
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Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA)
2021
HT
57.35-Apr 9, 2021
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Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA)
2020
HT
56.91-Feb 28, 2020
↓
Mangaung Athletics Stadium, Bloemfontein (RSA)
2019
HT
57.10-Nov 6, 2019
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McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019
HammerThro
65.07-Mar 30, 2019
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Paarl (RSA)
2018
HT
49.40-Mar 27, 2018
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Sasolburg (RSA)
2018
HammerThro
59.95-Jul 25, 2018
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Algiers (ALG)
2017
HammerThro
54.67-Mar 30, 2017
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Durban (RSA)
2016
HammerThro
52.12-Mar 31, 2016
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Germiston (RSA)

2026

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
68.40-Jun 11NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
HT
68.40-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
HT
66.87-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds
HT
66.87-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
HT
68.42-May 15Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
HT
68.73-May 8Illini Tune-Up
HT
68.27-May 2Gary Wieneke Memorial
HT
68.27-May 1Gary Wieneke Memorial
HT
66.34-Apr 18Tom Jones Memorial
HT
67.79-Apr 11Illini Deca-Jam
HT
67.79-Apr 9Illini Deca-Jam
HT
61.16-Apr 4Pepsi Florida Relays
weight-throw
24.40-Mar 13NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
weight-throw
23.70-Feb 27Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
weight-throw
23.70-Feb 26Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
weight-throw
23.39-Feb 13Tyson Invitational
weight-throw
22.82-Jan 30Razorback Invitational
weight-throw
22.65-Jan 24Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events
weight-throw
22.65-Jan 22Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events
weight-throw
21.85-Jan 16Hoosier Horsepower Classic
weight-throw
22.77-Jan 10Illini Open

2025

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
59.91-May 29NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
HT
59.91-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
HT
68.66-May 16Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
HT
66.80-May 2Gary Wieneke Memorial, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL
HT
64.24-Apr 26Fighting Illini Twilight
HT
65.46-Apr 18Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
HT
64.35-Apr 4Pepsi Florida Relays, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
weight-throw
23.08-Mar 15NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
weight-throw
23.08-Mar 14NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
weight-throw
23.02-Feb 28Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
weight-throw
23.11-Feb 14Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
weight-throw
22.52-Feb 7New Mexico Collegiate Classic
weight-throw
22.26-Jan 18Hoosier Horsepower Classic
weight-throw
22.28-Jan 11Fighting Illini Open, Illinois-Armory, Champaign, IL (i)

2024

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
57.51-May 24NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
HT
57.51-May 23NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
HT
60.35-May 10Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, University of Michigan Outdoor Track Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
HT
61.93-May 4Fighting Illini Tune -Up, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL
HT
57.00-Apr 20South African Championships
HT
57.00-Apr 19South African Championships
HT
59.44-Apr 13Gary Wieneke Memorial, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL
HT
58.85-Mar 30Pepsi Florida Relays
HT
58.85-Mar 29Pepsi Florida Relays
HT
59.41-Mar 16Hurricane Invitational, UMiami Cobb Stadium, Coral Gables, FL
HT
59.41-Mar 15Hurricane Invitational, UMiami Cobb Stadium, Coral Gables, FL
weight-throw
20.85-Jan 26Illini Challenge
weight-throw
20.51-Jan 6Illini Open, Illinois-Armory, Champaign, IL (i)

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
weight-throw
20.26-Feb 11Don Kirby Invitational
weight-throw
20.26-Feb 10Don Kirby Invitational
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Honours

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Algiers African Youth Games

Hammer Throw (3kg)

2018
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Phethisang Makhethe's Hammer Throw personal best?

Phethisang Makhethe's Hammer Throw personal best is 68.73, set on May 8, 2026 in Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA), #257 on the all-time list.

Which events does Phethisang Makhethe compete in?

Phethisang Makhethe competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Phethisang Makhethe perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 68.73, set on May 8, 2026 in Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 11, 2026, 68.40.