Zakithi Nene (born 2 April 1998) is a South African sprinter, who specializes in the 400 metres.

Zakithi Nene
Personal information
NationalitySouth African
Born (1998-04-02) 2 April 1998 (age 26)
Ladysmith, South Africa
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event400 m
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  South Africa
Summer Universiade
Silver medal – second place 2019 Naples 4×400 m relay
African Championships
Silver medal – second place 2018 Asaba 4×400 m relay

He won the South African 400m national title in 2021 and qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics through his world ranking.[1] He competed in the 400 metres where he ran a time of 45.74 seconds.[2]

Personal life edit

He studied economics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in his native South Africa.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Ballito's 400m Olympian Zakithi Nene prepares to race in Tokyo". 29 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Athletics - Round 1 - Heat 2 Results". olympics.com.
  3. ^ "Athletics NENE Zakithi - Tokyo 2020 Olympics". olympics.com.

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