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 at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in the 800 metres final | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Botswana |
| Born | 25 May 1999 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800m, 1500m |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800m: 1:44.03 (Brussels Diamond league, 2023) 1500m: 3:44.23 (Maun, 2020) |
Medal record | |
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]
In February 2024, Masalela set a national indoor record of 1:45.56 for the 800 metres in Metz.[6] He ran at the 2024 World Indoors Athletics Championships in Glasgow where he reached the semi-finals.[7] He finished fourth in rne 800 metres at the 2024 Diamond League event 2024 Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme in Rabat.[8]