Tumelo Machaba

Birth dateFeb 20, 1995

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Tumelo Machaba is a South Africa sprinter, born on February 20, 1995. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.22 in the 400m, 1:46.56 in the 800m, 3:38.30 in the 1500m and 9:02.31 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts

1500 m

3:38.30

800 m

1:46.56

2022 season best

3:40.71

Mar 23, 2022 · Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)

2022 season best

Last competition

South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

Apr 21, 2022 · DQ

South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

Age

31 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 1500 m 3:38.30, 800 m 1:46.56, 2022 season best 3:40.71 (Mar 23, 2022, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, Apr 21, 2022, DQ · 31 years old

Personal bests

400m

50.22

800m

1:46.56

1500m

3:38.30

3000m

9:02.31

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2022	400m	50.22	-	Feb 16, 2022	-	Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2022	800m	1:46.86	-	Apr 6, 2022	↑	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3
2022	1500m	3:40.71	-	Mar 23, 2022	↑	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2021	800m	1:48.12	-	May 22, 2021	↑	Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2021	1500m	3:47.15	-	Mar 27, 2021	↑	Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2020	800m	1:49.75	-	Mar 13, 2020	↑	Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2020	1500m	3:51.00	-	Mar 7, 2020	↑	Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2020	3000m	9:02.31	-	Dec 9, 2020	-	Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2019	800m	1:46.56	-	Jun 26, 2019	↑	Halluin (FRA)
2019	1500m	3:38.30	-	Jun 21, 2019	↑	Meeting National de Carquefou, Carquefou
2018	800m	1:50.29	-	Mar 16, 2018	↑	South African Championships, Pretoria
2018	1500m	3:55.20	-	Feb 17, 2018	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
2017	800m	1:51.75	-	Mar 28, 2017	↑	Sasolburg (RSA)
2016	800m	1:51.45	-	Apr 8, 2016	↑	Sasolburg (RSA)

2022

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	DQ	-	Apr 21	South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
800m	1:46.86	-	Apr 6	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3
1500m	3:40.71	-	Mar 23	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
1500m	3:43.80	-	Mar 12	AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:47.47	-	Mar 11	AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:48.37	-	Mar 11	AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:49.05	-	Mar 2	AGN League 4, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
400m	50.22	-	Feb 16	AGN League 3, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria

2021

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:49.24	-	Jun 18	ASA/KZNA Olympic Qualifier, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
800m	1:48.78	-	Jun 12	AGN League 4, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:49.37	-	May 29	AGN League 3, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:49.16	-	May 28	Newton Classic Qualifier, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban
800m	1:48.12	-	May 22	AGN League 2, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
1500m	3:55.54	-	Apr 16	South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
1500m	3:55.54	-	Apr 15	South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
1500m	3:53.56	-	Apr 15	South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
1500m	3:47.15	-	Mar 27	AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:51.18	-	Mar 9	ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

2020

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:02.31	-	Dec 9	AGN League 4, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
1500m	3:52.52	-	Mar 14	AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:50.12	-	Mar 13	AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:49.75	-	Mar 13	AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
1500m	3:51.00	-	Mar 7	AGN League 6, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m	1:53.64	-	Feb 8	AGN League 4, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria

2019

26 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:41.96	-	Jul 20	KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
800m	1:48.19	-	Jul 17	Meeting International de la Province de Liège, Liège
800m	1:47.66	-	Jul 11	Challenge Meeting, Bron
800m	1:46.67	-	Jul 2	Meeting de Marseille Pro Athlé Tour, Marseille
1500m	3:40.63	-	Jun 28	Meeting National à thème de l'Artois, Bruay-la-Buissiere
800m	1:46.56	-	Jun 26	Meeting National, Halluin
1500m	3:38.30	-	Jun 21	Meeting National de Carquefou, Carquefou
800m	1:47.51	-	Jun 15	Meeting B.Battelier, Troyes
800m	1:48.66	-	Jun 10	Meeting National de Cergy-Pontoise, Cergy-Pontoise
800m	1:50.18	-	Jun 7	Meeting National
800m	1:50.20	-	Jun 5	Meeting National, Poitiers
800m	1:51.87	-	May 30	Meeting National, Tergnier
1500m	3:47.93	-	May 30	Meeting National, Tergnier
800m	1:47.46	-	May 26	Meeting Elite, Forbach
800m	1:47.75	-	Apr 27	South African Championships, Germiston
800m	1:48.27	-	Apr 27	South African Championships, Germiston
800m	1:55.59	-	Apr 26	South African Championships, Germiston
800m	1:47.75	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, Germiston
800m	1:55.59	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, Germiston
800m	1:48.27	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, Germiston
800m	1:47.8HT	-	Apr 12	Sasol/NWU-Pukke International Athletics Meeting, Sasolburg
800m	1:56.25	-	Mar 19	ACNW League 6, Potchefstroom
1500m	3:47.68	-	Mar 16	AGN Ch., Pretoria
800m	1:48.87	-	Mar 16	AGN Ch., Pretoria
800m	1:48.70	-	Mar 5	AGN League 10, Pretoria
800m	1:50.00	-	Feb 23	AGN League 8, Pretoria

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tumelo Machaba's 1500 m personal best?

Tumelo Machaba's 1500 m personal best is 3:38.30, set on Jun 21, 2019 in Carquefou (FRA).

Which events does Tumelo Machaba compete in?

Tumelo Machaba competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Tumelo Machaba perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 3:40.71, set on Mar 23, 2022 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA). Last competition: South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town on Apr 21, 2022, DQ.