Thato Makhafola

Thato Makhafola

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Apr 10, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

Thato Makhafola is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on April 10, 1994. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 2:05.78 in the 800m, 4:32.96 in the 1500m, 3:46.04 in the 4x400m, 7:21.00 in the 2000Metres and 40:16 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 800 m2:05.78
2018 season best2:24.25Apr 28, 2018 · Sasolburg
2018 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:51.54

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 m 2:05.78, 1000 Metres 2:51.54, 2018 season best 2:24.25 (Apr 28, 2018, Sasolburg (RSA)) · 32 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPort Elizabeth 2012South Africa 800 m all-time list2:05.781,062 pts–
1500mStellenbosch 2015South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:32.96956 pts–
4x400mStellenbosch 2015South Africa 4 × 400 m all-time list3:46.04–
2000MetresGermiston 20107:21.00–
10KilometrJohannesburg 200940:16–
1000mGaborone 20102:51.54959 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2018800m 2:24.25–Apr 28, 2018Sasolburg (RSA)
2017800m 2:10.61–Apr 29, 2017Cape Town (RSA)
2016800m 2:11.27–Apr 30, 2016Polokwane (RSA)
20161500m 4:44.00–Apr 29, 2016Polokwane (RSA)
2015800m 2:10.41–Apr 11, 2015Bloemfontein (RSA)
20151000m 2:55.21–Feb 20, 2015Johannesburg (RSA)
20154x400m 3:46.04–Apr 18, 2015Stellenbosch (RSA)
20151500m 4:32.96–Apr 24, 2015Stellenbosch (RSA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Thato Makhafola's 800 m personal best is 2:05.78, set on Apr 14, 2012 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).

Thato Makhafola competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

2018 season best: 2:24.25, set on Apr 28, 2018 in Sasolburg (RSA).