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Thapelo Phora

Birth dateNov 21, 1991

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Thapelo Phora is a South Africa sprinter, born on November 21, 1991. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.72 in the 100m, 21.21 in the 200m, 44.9h in the 400m, 3:01.18 in the 4x400m and 3:08.45 in the 4x400Metre. He has earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts

400 m

44.9h

#568 all-time

300 Metres

32.13

2024 season best

46.74

Mar 9, 2024 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)

2024 season best

Last competition

South African Championships

Apr 20, 2024 · 47.90

South African Championships

Age

34 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 400 m 44.9h (#568 all-time), 300 Metres 32.13, 2024 season best 46.74 (Mar 9, 2024, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, Apr 20, 2024, 47.90 · 34 years old

Personal bests

10.72

21.21

44.9HT

3:01.18

3:08.45

32.13

1:15.83

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2024	400m	46.74	-	Mar 9, 2024	↑	AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
2023	200m	21.54	+0.7	Apr 26, 2023	↑	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - Pre-Programme
2023	400m	47.10	-	Apr 18, 2023	↑	ACNW Track & Field Open Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2021	400m	45.83	-	Aug 1, 2021	↑	The XXXII Olympic Games
2021	4x400m	3:01.18	-	Aug 6, 2021	↑	The XXXII Olympic Games
2020	300m	32.13	-	Feb 7, 2020	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2019	400m	44.9h	-	Sep 14, 2019	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2019	600m	1:15.83	-	Feb 1, 2019	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2019	4x400m	3:02.06	-	Oct 5, 2019	↑	IAAF World Championships in Athletics
2018	300m	32.57	-	Mar 8, 2018	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2018	400m	45.35	-	May 26, 2018	↑	Oordegem (BEL)
2017	300m	33.49	-	Feb 10, 2017	↑	Johannesburg (RSA)
2017	400m	46.03	-	Mar 28, 2017	↑	Sasolburg (RSA)
2016	100m	10.79	+0.5	Apr 22, 2016	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2016	200m	21.21	+0.8	Feb 23, 2016	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2016	300m	33.19	-	Jan 28, 2016	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2016	400m	45.64	-	Mar 8, 2016	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2016	4x400m	3:08.28	-	Apr 16, 2016	↑	Stellenbosch (RSA)
2016	4x400Metre	3:08.45	-	Mar 19, 2016	-	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR (i)
2015	100m	10.72	+0.8	Feb 28, 2015	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2015	200m	21.26	+2.1	Mar 14, 2015	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2015	400m	45.91	-	May 9, 2015	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2015	600m	1:18.48	-	Jan 24, 2015	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2015	4x400m	3:13.55	-	Apr 18, 2015	↑	Stellenbosch (RSA)
2014	200m	22.41	+1.8	Feb 8, 2014	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2014	400m	47.63	-	Mar 25, 2014	↑	Sasolburg (RSA)
2013	100m	11.02	+0.9	Mar 2, 2013	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2013	200m	21.68	+0.1	Apr 5, 2013	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2013	400m	48.80	-	Mar 9, 2013	↑	Pretoria (RSA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	47.90	-	Apr 20	South African Championships
400m	47.72	-	Apr 20	South African Championships
400m	47.72	-	Apr 19	South African Championships
400m	47.90	-	Apr 18	South African Championships
400m	47.56	-	Mar 18	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
400m	47.19	-	Mar 14	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
400m	47.95	-	Mar 9	AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
400m	47.18	-	Mar 9	AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
400m	46.74	-	Mar 9	AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
400m	46.74	-	Mar 8	AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
400m	47.95	-	Mar 8	AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
400m	47.18	-	Mar 8	AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
400m	48.3HT	-	Mar 2	AGN League 5, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
400m	47.08	-	Feb 10	AGN League 3

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	47.75	-	Apr 26	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - Pre-Programme
200m	21.54	+0.7	Apr 26	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - Pre-Programme
400m	47.10	-	Apr 18	ACNW Track & Field Open Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
200m	21.80	-0.4	Apr 18	ACNW Track & Field Open Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
400m	47.11	-	Mar 11	Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
400m	50.58	-	Mar 11	Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	45.83	-	Aug 8	The XXXII Olympic Games
4x400m	3:01.18	-	Aug 6	The XXXII Olympic Games
400m	45.83	-	Aug 1	The XXXII Olympic Games
400m	45.99	-	May 29	AGN League 3, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
400m	46.69	-	May 22	AGN League 2, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
300m	32.13	-	Feb 7	Newton Classic Shoot-out, Pretoria

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x400m	3:02.06	-	Oct 5	IAAF World Championships in Athletics
400m	45.24	-	Oct 2	IAAF World Championships in Athletics
400m	45.45	-	Oct 1	IAAF World Championships in Athletics
400m	45.45	-	Sep 28	IAAF World Championships in Athletics
400m	45.24	-	Sep 28	IAAF World Championships in Athletics
400m	44.9HT	-	Sep 14	Potchefstroom
4x400m	3:03.18	-	Aug 30	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	45.59	-	Aug 29	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	46.83	-	Aug 29	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	45.67	-	Aug 29	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	45.59	-	Aug 28	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	45.67	-	Aug 27	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	46.83	-	Aug 26	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	46.13	-	Jun 30	Résisprint International, La Chaux-de-Fonds
400m	46.14	-	Jun 20	Golden Spike Ostrava 2019, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
400m	46.07	-	Jun 11	Meeting Elite, Montreuil
400m	45.94	-	Jun 9	FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
400m	45.67	-	Apr 27	South African Championships, Germiston
400m	45.32	-	Apr 26	South African Championships, Germiston
400m	45.32	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, Germiston
400m	45.67	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, Germiston
400m	46.05	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, Germiston
400m	45.19	-	Apr 12	Sasol/NWU-Pukke International Athletics Meeting, Sasolburg
400m	45.29	-	Apr 9	AGN Special Senior League, Pretoria

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Thapelo Phora's 400 m personal best?

Thapelo Phora's 400 m personal best is 44.9h, set on Sep 14, 2019 in Potchefstroom (RSA), #568 on the all-time list.

Which events does Thapelo Phora compete in?

Thapelo Phora competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.

How did Thapelo Phora perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 46.74, set on Mar 9, 2024 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: South African Championships on Apr 20, 2024, 47.90.

Thapelo Phora

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

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