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Tumo Nkape

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Birth dateApr 24, 1998

BirthplaceBotswana, Botswana

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Tumo Nkape (born 24 April 1998) is a Botswana middle distance runner.

In 2024, he became national champion over 800 metres.

Key facts

800 m

1:44.60

#314 all-time

600 Metres

1:14.90

2026 season best

1:49.69

Mar 21, 2026 · National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)

2026 season best

Last competition

Twin Towers Classic Track & Field Meet

Mar 21, 2026 · 1:49.69

Twin Towers Classic Track & Field Meet

Record

National record · 600 Metres 1:14.90

National record

Age

28 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:44.60 (#314 all-time), 600 Metres 1:14.90, 2026 season best 1:49.69 (Mar 21, 2026, National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)) · Last competition: Twin Towers Classic Track & Field Meet, Mar 21, 2026, 1:49.69 · National record (600 Metres) · 28 years old

Personal bests

22.14

46.49

1:44.60

3:06.35

7:36.52

1:14.90

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	800m	1:49.69	-	Mar 21, 2026	↓	Twin Towers Classic Track & Field Meet
2025	400m	48.69	-	Feb 1, 2025	↓	AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)
2025	600m	1:17.71	-	Feb 8, 2025	↓	Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
2025	800m	1:44.60	-	Apr 4, 2025	↓	Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
2024	600m	1:14.90	-	Feb 17, 2024	↓	Curro Podium Final
2024	800m	1:45.25	-	Apr 29, 2024	↓	Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - Pre-Programme
2023	400m	47.42	-	Feb 18, 2023	↓	Botswana Athletics Series 3, Francistown Stadion, Francistown
2023	800m	1:49.12	-	Mar 4, 2023	↓	Botswana Athletics Series 4, National Stadium, Gaborone
2023	4x400m	3:12.39	-	May 28, 2023	↑	Botswana Championships
2023	4x800Metre	7:36.52	-	Jun 10, 2023	-	Lefika Athletics Relays
2022	800m	1:52.05	-	Jan 29, 2022	↓	Francistown Stadion, Francistown (BOT)
2021	400m	47.87	-	May 6, 2021	↓	McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2021	800m	1:46.16	-	Jun 16, 2021	↓	Francistown Stadion, Francistown (BOT)
2020	400m	48.25	-	Feb 15, 2020	↓	Francistown Stadion, Francistown (BOT)
2019	400m	46.49	-	May 4, 2019	↓	Botswana Championships
2019	4x400m	3:06.35	-	Jun 16, 2019	↑	National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)
2018	400m	49.24	-	Jan 27, 2018	↓	Francistown (BOT)
2018	800m	1:48.92	-	May 27, 2018	↓	Lobatse (BOT)
2017	200m	22.14	+0.1	May 14, 2017	-	Francistown (BOT)
2017	400m	47.42	-	Apr 29, 2017	↓	Gaborone (BOT)
2017	4x400m	3:16.64	-	Jul 2, 2017	↑	Tlemcen (ALG)
2016	400m	46.73	-	May 21, 2016	↓	Gaborone (BOT)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:49.69	-	Mar 21	Twin Towers Classic Track & Field Meet

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:45.47	-	Jul 19	Night of Athletics, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder
1000m	DNF	-	Jul 16	Meeting International d'Athlétisme de la Province de Liège, Province Naimette Arena, Liège
800m	1:45.29	-	Jul 13	Meeting Sport e Solidarietà Lignano, Stadio G. Teghil, Lignano Sabbiadoro
800m	1:46.42	-	Jul 7	Meeting International Sotteville 2025, Stade Jean Adret, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
800m	1:46.11	-	Jul 4	Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
800m	1:45.13	-	Jun 24	64th Ostrava Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
800m	1:46.21	-	May 31	Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
800m	1:48.38	-	May 17	Botswana Championships
800m	1:45.93	-	May 17	Botswana Championships
800m	1:48.38	-	May 16	Botswana Championships
800m	1:45.57	-	Apr 12	FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone
800m	1:44.60	-	Apr 4	Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
800m	1:46.02	-	Mar 19	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2
800m	1:46.49	-	Mar 12	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1
800m	1:47.01	-	Mar 1	AGN Track & Field League 4 ( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
600m	1:17.71	-	Feb 8	Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
400m	48.69	-	Feb 1	AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:45.57	-	Aug 10	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
800m	1:46.99	-	Aug 10	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
800m	1:45.57	-	Aug 8	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
800m	1:46.99	-	Aug 7	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
800m	1:46.69	-	Jun 25	African Athletics Championships
800m	1:46.68	-	Jun 25	African Athletics Championships
800m	1:46.69	-	Jun 23	African Athletics Championships
800m	1:46.68	-	Jun 22	African Athletics Championships
800m	1:46.73	-	Jun 15	Night of Athletics, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder
800m	1:46.26	-	Jun 8	Meeting National de Strasbourg, Stade d'Athlétisme Hautepierre, Strasbourg
800m	1:46.62	-	Jun 5	Meeting Dijon UC
800m	1:47.63	-	May 24	Anhalt 2024 - 26. Internationales Leichtathletik Meeting, Paul-Greifzu-Stadion, Dessau
800m	1:45.92	-	May 22	Desafio Nerja, Estadio Enrique Lopez Cuenca, Nerja
800m	1:47.31	-	May 19	Botswana Championships
800m	1:45.25	-	May 19	Botswana Championships
800m	1:45.25	-	May 18	Botswana Championships
800m	1:47.31	-	May 17	Botswana Championships
800m	1:45.25	-	Apr 29	Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - Pre-Programme
800m	1:48.43	-	Apr 26	Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town
800m	1:45.95	-	Apr 20	Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m	1:46.04	-	Mar 22	African Games
800m	1:47.19	-	Mar 22	African Games
800m	1:46.73	-	Mar 22	African Games
800m	1:46.04	-	Mar 20	African Games
800m	1:46.73	-	Mar 19	African Games
800m	1:47.19	-	Mar 18	African Games
600m	1:14.90	-	Feb 17	Curro Podium Final
800m	1:46.93	-	Feb 10	AGN League 3
800m	1:47.82	-	Jan 27	AGN League 2

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x800Metre	7:36.52	-	Jun 10	Lefika Athletics Relays
4x400m	3:12.39	-	May 28	Botswana Championships
800m	1:50.06	-	May 28	Botswana Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tumo Nkape's 800 m personal best?

Tumo Nkape's 800 m personal best is 1:44.60, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA), #314 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tumo Nkape compete in?

Tumo Nkape competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.

How did Tumo Nkape perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:49.69, set on Mar 21, 2026 in National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT). Last competition: Twin Towers Classic Track & Field Meet on Mar 21, 2026, 1:49.69.

Tumo Nkape

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

Honours

Frequently asked questions