Thando Dlodlo
South AfricaActive- Born
- Apr 22, 1999 (27 years old)
- Events
- 100 m · 200 m
Thandolwenkosi Dlodlo is a South African sprinter born on April 22, 1999. He showed considerable talent early in his career, running 10.08 seconds in Trieste in July 2019 and winning a bronze medal in the 4x100 metres relay at the African Games in Rabat.
Dlodlo's career was significantly impacted when he was banned retrospectively for two-and-a-half years in March 2022 after testing positive for testosterone and its related compounds. As a result, South Africa was stripped of its 4x100 metres gold medal won in Chorzow, Poland, where Dlodlo had been part of the team.
The doping violation marked a significant setback in Dlodlo's sprinting career. His case serves as a reminder of the importance of clean competition in athletics and the consequences athletes face for anti-doping rule violations.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 100 m 10.08 (#465 all-time), 200 m 20.41 (#741 all-time), 2026 season best 10.40 (May 9, 2026, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · Last competition: ACNW League, May 9, 2026, 21.01 · 27 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100m | 10.40 | +0.2 | May 9, 2026 | ACNW League |
| 2026 | 200m | 21.01 | +0.9 | May 9, 2026 | ACNW League |
| 2025 | 100m | 10.42 | +0.9 | May 24, 2025 | ACNW League 10 |
| 2025 | 200m | 20.77 | +0.9 | May 24, 2025 | ACNW League 10 |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.20 | +0.9 | Jun 15, 2024 | AGN League 7 Track & Field League LIMITED PROGRAM, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2024 | 200m | 20.61 | +0.2 | Jun 15, 2024 | AGN League 7 Track & Field League LIMITED PROGRAM, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2021 | 100m | 10.35 | -3.0 | Mar 27, 2021 | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2021 | 200m | 21.42 | – | Mar 9, 2021 | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |