 Tshepo Tshite in 2019 (far left) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 5, 1997 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 800 metres |
Tshepo Tshite (born 5 January 1997) is a South African middle-distance runner specialising in the 800 metres. [1] He represented his country at the 2019 World Championships reaching the semifinals.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  South Africa | |||||
| 2018 | African Championships | Asaba, Nigeria | 9th (h) | 800 m | 1:48.17 |
| 2019 | African Games | Rabat, Morocco | 12th (sf) | 800 m | 1:49.17 |
| World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 15th (sf) | 800 m | 1:46.08 | |
| 2022 | African Championships | Port Louis, Mauritius | 18th (h) | 800 m | 1:51.07 |
| World Championships | Eugene, United States | 31st (h) | 800 m | 1:47.61 | |
| 2023 | World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 7th (sf) | 1500 m | 3:32.98 |
| 2024 | World Indoor Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 19th (h) | 1500 m | 3:46.70 |
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