Zakithi Nene
Zakithi Nene is a 27-year-old South African sprinter who recently recorded the fastest 400m time in the world for the year with a personal best of 43.76s, showcasing his exceptional talent on the track.
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Recent news mentions
South Africa’s Zakithi Nene finished behind Ogazi.
Track runners move fast in Glasgow
Taiwan· 2026-08-03
South Africa’s Zakithi Nene claimed bronze in 45.21 seconds.
Samuel Ogazi aims for greatness after historic Commonwealth
Nigeria· 2026-08-02
Zakithi Nene enters the final with a season’s and lifetime best of 43.76.
‘Big Boy’ with big dreams | Sports
Jamaica· 2025-09-18
Zakithi Nene leads the men’s 400 metres this year with a time of 43.76.
NO SILVER LINING | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-02
Zakithi Nene has run the fastest time in the world this year with 43.76.
London Diamond League: Wins for Georgia Hunter Bell, Charlie Dobson and Morgan Lake
United Kingdom· 2025-07-19
South Africa’s Zakithi Nene finished just behind Quincy Hall in the men’s 400 metres.
Kenya’s Chebet nears 5000m world record at Rome Diamond League
Guyana· 2025-06-07
Zakithi Nene won the race in a time of 43.76s to set a new personal best and a world-leading time of the year.
Okezie clocks season’s best in KenyaNigeria· 2025-06-01
South Africa’s Zakithi Nene recorded the fastest time in the world over 400m with a sparkling personal best of 43.76s.
Australian sprinter Lachlan Kennedy breaks 10-second barrier in men’s 100m
New Zealand· 2025-06-01
