Retired Namibian sprinter who stopped competing due to hormone medication rules and launched Masilingi Sprints Academy in 2026.
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Beatrice Masilingi established the Masilingi Sprints Academy
“Former Namibian sprinter Beatrice Masilingi has turned her attention to developing the country's next generation of speedsters by establishing the Masilingi Sprints Academy.”
Masilingi Sprints Academy targets Namibia’s next generationNew Era
Masilingi was forced to retire from competitive sport
“Masilingi, who was forced to retire from competitive sport, said the decision to establish the academy came from wanting to remain involved in athletics while helping other athletes pursue their ambitions.”
Masilingi Sprints Academy targets Namibia’s next generationNamibian Sun
Beatrice Masilingi has stepped away from competitive athletics
“Beatrice Masilingi, has effectively stepped away from competitive athletics after deciding to stop tak...”
Masilingi quits running over hormone medication rulesNamibian Sun
Beatrice Masilingi is an Olympic finalist
“One of Namibia's most accomplished young sprinters and an Olympic finalist, Beatrice Masilingi, has effectively stepped away from competitive athletics after deciding to stop tak...”
Masilingi quits running over hormone medication rulesThe Namibian
Beatrice Masilingi will not be competing in the Namibia Street Classic
“Unfortunately Beatrice will not compete because there's still some stuff that we need to sort out, but as far as Christine Mboma is concerned, Namibians can come and see her, she'll be running”
Namibia Street Classic to make historyNew Era
Beatrice Masilingi is a Namibian sprinter
“He then went to Independence Avenue, where he met Beatrice Masilingi, a Namibian sprinter.”
IShowSpeed to give back after epic tourNew Era
Beatrice Masilingi stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics around October last year
“One of the Namibian darlings of track and field, Beatrice Masilingi, stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics (WA) around October last year.”
Testosterone-reducing drugs drain Masilingi …health risks, financial strain citedNew Era
Masilingi stated the drugs decreased her bone density
“One of the side effects is that it decreases my bone density.”
Testosterone-reducing drugs drain Masilingi …health risks, financial strain citedThe Namibian
Beatrice Masilingi struggle to find decent athletic courses to improve and maintain fitness
“Talented athletes like Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi struggle to find decent athletic courses (nevermind infrastructure that matches their world-class prowess) to improve and maintain their fitness.”
Fix Stadiums NOW!The Namibian
Beatrice Masilingi remains sidelined by World Athletics over controversial testosterone stance
“Namibia's hopes of getting close to the podium in Budapest were greatly hampered by the absence through injury of the evergreen long distance runner Helalia Johannes as well as teen sprint stars Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi, who remain sidelined by World Athletics over the controversial testosterone stance.”
Namibia ‘satisfied' with Budapest resultsBeatrice Masilingi, a retired Namibian sprinter, has established the Masilingi Sprints Academy to develop junior and senior athletes in sprinting events. The academy provides specialised coaching in sprint mechanics, biomechanics analysis, and individualised training to bridge the gap between raw talent and professional execution.
1 October 2026 · New Era →
Beatrice Masilingi, a retired Namibian sprinter, has established the Masilingi Sprints Academy to develop junior and senior athletes in sprinting events. The academy provides specialised coaching in sprint mechanics, biomechanics analysis, and individualised training to bridge the gap between raw talent and professional execution.
1 October 2026 · New Era →
Beatrice Masilingi, one of Namibia's accomplished young sprinters and Olympic finalist, has stepped away from competitive athletics over hormone medication rules.
10 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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30 January 2026 · New Era →
Beatrice Masilingi, a Namibian track athlete, stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics in October 2023, citing severe side effects including bone density loss. Her sponsorship deal with MTC and other endorsements have ended, leaving her facing financial strain as she considers her future in athletics.
14 January 2026 · New Era →