Zakithi Nene
South AfricaActive- Born
- Apr 2, 1998 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Ladysmith, South Africa
- Events
- 400 m
Zakithi Nene (born 2 April 1998) is a South African sprinter, who specializes in the 400 metres.
Personal best · 400 m43.76
2026 season best43.89Jun 28, 2026 · Stade Charléty, Paris
Medals1World Championships: 1 bronze
National record2:55.074 × 400 m
As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m 43.76 (#18 all-time), 2026 season best 43.89 (Jun 28, 2026, Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA)) · Last competition: World Athletics Ultimate Championship, Sep 11, 2026, 45.30 · World Championships: 1 bronze · National record (4 × 400 m) · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 300m | 31.85 | – | Apr 28, 2026 | Simbine Classic |
| 2026 | 400m | 43.89 | – | Jun 28, 2026 | Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 2:55.07 | – | May 3, 2026 | World Athletics Relays |
| 2025 | 400m | 43.76 | – | May 31, 2025 | Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi |
| 2025 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 46.56 | – | Feb 2, 2025 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 2:57.50 | – | May 11, 2025 | World Athletics Relays, Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou |
| 2024 | 300m | 32.35 | – | Feb 17, 2024 | Curro Podium Final |
| 2024 | 400m | 44.80 | – | Apr 20, 2024 | South African Championships |