Tshepiso Masalela
Tshepiso Masalela (born 25 May 1999) is a middle-distance runner from Botswana. He is a multiple time national champion in the 800 metres and 1500 metres.[1]
 Masalela (in light blue) at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in the 800 metres final | |||||||||||||||
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| Nationality | Botswana | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 25 May 1999 | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 800m, 1500m | ||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 800m: 1:44.03 (Brussels Diamond league, 2023) 1500m: 3:44.23 (Maun, 2020) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
At the 2022 African Championships he won his heat in the 800 metres in 1:48.69.[2] He followed this up by winning the bronze medal in the final.[3]
In 2023, he lowered his 800 metres personal best to 1:45.24.[4] At the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, he qualified for the finals of the 800m, placing 6th.[5]
References
- "Tshepiso Masalela". World Athletics. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- Vaselyne, John (June 8, 2022). "Elias Ngeny runs the fastest time in 800m race in Mauritius". athletics.co.ke. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- Wachira, Lynne (10 June 2022). "African Athletics Championships: Tobi Amusan and Ferdinand Omanyala strike gold again". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- Kolantsho, Calistus (August 22, 2023). "Masalela takes to the track tonight". mmegi.bw. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- "Men's 800m Results: World Athletics Championships 2023". Watch Athletics. 23 August 2023.
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