Thapelo Nkuna

Thapelo Nkuna

Born
Apr 2, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
Long Jump

Thapelo Nkuna is a South Africa sprinter, born on April 2, 2002. He competes primarily in the 100m, 4x100m and LJ.

His personal bests include 10.80 in the 100m, 40.24 in the 4x100m, 7.63 in the LJ, 14.58 in the TJ and 16.44 in the 150m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Long Jump7.63
2026 season best7.28Apr 16, 2026 · Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
Last competitionUSSA Track & Field ChampionshipsApr 24, 2026 · 7.02

As of Oct 27, 2026: Long Jump 7.63, 2026 season best 7.28 (Apr 16, 2026, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · Last competition: USSA Track & Field Championships, Apr 24, 2026, 7.02 · 24 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mPretoria 202510.80946 pts–
4x100mPretoria 202540.24–
LJPietermaritzburg 20247.631,057 pts–
TJPaarl 202114.58909 pts–
150mBloemfontein 202516.44–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026LJ 7.28+1.8Apr 16, 2026South African Championships
2026100m 10.83-0.6Apr 16, 2026South African Championships
2025LJ 7.10+1.1Mar 19, 2025ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2
2025100m 10.80+1.8May 1, 2025USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships
2025150m 16.44-0.2Oct 17, 2025Grey/Oranje Atletiek Byeenkoms
20254x100m 40.24–May 2, 2025USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships
2024LJ 7.63-0.2Apr 19, 2024South African Championships
2023LJ 7.14+1.9May 5, 2023USSA Track & Field Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Thapelo Nkuna's Long Jump personal best is 7.63, set on Apr 19, 2024 in Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA).

Thapelo Nkuna competes in the Long Jump.

2026 season best: 7.28, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA). Last competition: USSA Track & Field Championships on Apr 24, 2026, 7.02.