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Sokwakhana Zazini

Sokwakhana Zazini

RSARSAMen
Birth dateJan 23, 2000
BirthplaceEastern Cape, South Africa
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Sokwakhana Zazini (born 23 January 2000) is a South African athlete specialising in the 400 metres hurdles.

He won gold medals at the 2017 World U18 Championships and the 2018 World U20 Championships.

In 2019, he won a silver medal at the Universiade. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
48.58
#193 all-time
400 m
45.53
2025 season best
52.23
Apr 16, 2025 · McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2025 season best
Last competition
South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Apr 25, 2025 · 52.28
South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Age
26 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.58 (#193 all-time), 400 m 45.53, 2025 season best 52.23 (Apr 16, 2025, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom, Apr 25, 2025, 52.28 · 26 years old

PB

Personal bests

21.35
45.53
48.58
#193 all-time
4x400m
3:03.23
4x400Metre
3:24.45
400mhurdle
48.84

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
400m
49.91-Feb 22, 2025
↓
Central Gauteng Athletics League 4 Meeting - Youth to Senior
2025
400mH
52.23-Apr 16, 2025
↓
Potch Invitational Meet
2024
400m
47.06-Mar 18, 2024
↓
ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
2023
400m
45.53-Mar 11, 2023
↓
Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
2023
400mH
48.58-Apr 29, 2023
↓
Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone
2022
200m
21.35-Feb 16, 2022-Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2022
400mH
49.17-Jun 3, 2022
↓
4th Irena Szewinska Memorial, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
2021
400mH
48.99-Aug 1, 2021
↓
The XXXII Olympic Games
2019
400m
46.92-Apr 16, 2019
↓
African U20 Championships, Abidjan
2019
400mH
48.73-Jul 11, 2019
↓
Universiade, Napoli
2019
4x400m
3:03.23-Jul 13, 2019
↑
Universiade, Napoli
2018
400m
45.86-Apr 7, 2018
↓
Paarl (RSA)
2018
400mH
49.32-Mar 17, 2018
↓
South African Championships, Pretoria
2017
400m
46.20-Mar 31, 2017
↓
Durban (RSA)
2017
400mhurdle
48.84-Mar 17, 2017
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
2017
4x400Metre
3:24.45-Jul 16, 2017-IAAF World U18 Championships
2017
4x400m
3:24.45-Jul 16, 2017
↑
Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2016
400m
47.23-Apr 2, 2016
↓
Germiston (RSA)
2016
400mhurdle
50.85-Apr 2, 2016
↑
Germiston (RSA)

2024

2 performances

2023

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.74-May 5Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
400mH
48.58-Apr 29Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone
400mH
49.54-Apr 19ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
400mH
48.95-Apr 1South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
400mH
48.95-Mar 30South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
400mH
51.60-Mar 30South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
400m
46.64-Mar 11Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
400m
45.53-Mar 11Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
400m
48.01-Mar 11Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
400m
45.71-Feb 25AGN Track & Field League 5, Seniors, U20, U18 & U16, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria

2022

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.22-Jul 17World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH
50.09-Jul 16World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH
50.22-Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH
50.09-Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH
49.89-Jul 3Karlstad GP, Tingvalla IP, Karlstad
400mH
49.80-Jun 30BAUHAUS-Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
400mH
50.17-Jun 16Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
400mH
49.42-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
400mH
50.44-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
400mH
50.44-Jun 10African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
400mH
49.17-Jun 34th Irena Szewinska Memorial, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
400mH
50.14-May 5USSA Ch., Cape Town
400mH
49.84-Apr 23South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
400mH
49.84-Apr 21South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
400mH
51.56-Apr 21South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
400mH
49.84-Apr 6ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3
400mH
49.66-Mar 23ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
400mH
49.28-Mar 11AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
200m
21.35-Feb 16AGN League 3, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria

2021

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.51-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
400mH
48.99-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
400mH
48.99-Aug 1The XXXII Olympic Games
400mH
49.51-Jul 30The XXXII Olympic Games
400mH
50.72-Jun 8Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
400mH
50.72-Jun 7Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
400mH
50.13-Mar 30ASA Athletix Invitational Meeting 2, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
DQ-Aug 29African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
4x400m
3:03.23-Jul 13Universiade, Napoli
400mH
48.73-Jul 11Universiade, Napoli
400mH
49.46-Jul 10Universiade, Napoli
400mH
50.44-Jul 9Universiade, Napoli
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Honours

🥇

South African Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2023
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African Athletics Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2022
🥇

African Athletics Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2022
🥇

South African Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2022
🥈

Universiade

4x400 Metres Relay

2019
🥈

Universiade

400 Metres Hurdles

2019
🥇

African U20 Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2019
🥇

IAAF World U20 Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2018
🥇

IAAF World U18 Championships

400m hurdles (84.0cm)

2017
🥉

IAAF World U18 Championships

4x400 Metres Relay Mixed

2017
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sokwakhana Zazini's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Sokwakhana Zazini's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.58, set on Apr 29, 2023 in National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT), #193 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sokwakhana Zazini compete in?

Sokwakhana Zazini competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

How did Sokwakhana Zazini perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 52.23, set on Apr 16, 2025 in McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA). Last competition: South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom on Apr 25, 2025, 52.28.