Namibian distance runner who won half-marathons at Two Oceans, Botswana Life Classic, and Nelson Mandela Bay in 2026.
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New Era
Lavinia Haitope has established herself as one of Namibia's leading long-distance runners
“Another athlete expected to attract attention is Lavinia Haitope, who has also established herself as one of Namibia's leading long-distance runners.”
Husab Marathon set for field of over 3 500 runnersNew Era
Lavinia Haitope won gold in women's 21.1km race in 1:14:04
“Lavinia Haitope winning gold in the women's race and Matias Simon taking silver in the men's event.”
Haitope strikes gold as Simon claims Silver … Botswana Life Classic Half Marathon delivers thrillsWindhoek Observer
Lavinia Haitope successfully defended her Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon title
“Namibia's long-distance star, Lavinia Haitope has successfully defended her Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon title, delivering another outstanding performance to retain her crown on Saturday morning in Gqeberha, South Africa.”
Haitope wins Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon againWindhoek Observer
Lavinia Haitope crossed the finish line as the first female finisher in the 2026 championship in 1:12:36
“Haitope crossed the finish line in as the first female finisher in the 2026 championship in 1:12:36, edging Cacisile Sosibo, who finished second in 1:12:37 by a millisecond.”
Haitope wins Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon againThe Namibian
Lavinia Haitope is defending women's champion
“Defending women's champion Lavinia Haitope, along with Simon Mathias and Elton Hiskia, winners of their respective categories at the 2025 QKR Navachab Half-Marathon, were officially sent off on Tuesday to Gqeberha, where they will compete in the Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon on Saturday.”
Namibian athletes to fly flag high at Nelson Mandela Bay Half MarathonWindhoek Observer
Lavinia Haitope will represent Namibia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon Championships
“The team comprises Mathias Simon, Lavinia Haitope, and Elton Hiskia, who was crowned the overall winner of the 2025 Navachab Half Marathon.”
OBSERVER COASTAL | 2025 Navachab Half Marathon winners officially sent off ahead of Nelson Mandela Bay ChampionshipsNew Era
Lavinia Haitope is the defending women's champion
“The team comprises reigning Navachab Half Marathon men's champion Mathias Simon, defending women's champion Lavinia Haitope, and Navachab Gold Mine employee Elton Hiskia, who earned his place in the squad by winning a qualifying race.”
QKR runners head to Nelson Mandela marathonNew Era
Lavinia Haitope won the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon half marathon title in 1:14:36
“Namibian long-distance runner Lavinia Haitope delivered a commanding performance to clinch the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon half marathon title, underlining her status as one of Africa's elite distance athletes.”
Haitope storms to Two Oceans Half Marathon gloryThe Namibian
Lavinia Haitope won the Two Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town
“Lavinia Haitope produced a great performance to win the Two Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town yesterday morning.”
Haitope wins gold at Two Oceans Half MarathonNew Era
Lavinia Haitope won gold in the elite women's 21kilometre race at the Kazungula Bridge Marathon
“Namibian marathon runner Lavinia Haitope produced an impressive performance to win gold in the elite women's 21kilometre (km) race at the Kazungula Bridge Marathon in Botswana on Saturday.”
Haitope, Naigambo win gold at Kazungula Bridge MarathonThe Swakop Uranium Husab Marathon is set to take place outside Swakopmund with close to 3,500 runners registered across four race categories (42.2km full marathon, 21.1km half-marathon, 10km and 5km races). Leading athletes including renowned distance runner Alina Armas are expected to compete on scenic desert routes.
14 August 2026 · New Era →
The Swakop Uranium Husab Marathon is set to take place outside Swakopmund with close to 3,500 runners registered across four race categories (42.2km full marathon, 21.1km half-marathon, 10km and 5km races). Leading athletes including renowned distance runner Alina Armas are expected to compete on scenic desert routes.
14 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Lavinia Haitope won the women's 21.1-kilometre race in 1:14:04 at the Botswana Life Classic Run National Half Marathon 2026, while compatriot Matias Simon finished second in the men's race in 1:03:38.
14 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Lavinia Haitope successfully defended her Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon title in South Africa, finishing first among women in 1:12:36, edging second-place finisher Cacisile Sosibo by a millisecond. Namibian runners Daniel Paulus and Simon Mathias also competed, placing sixth and twelfth in the men's race respectively.
27 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian athletes Lavinia Haitope, Simon Mathias, and Elton Hiskia will race at the Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon in Gqeberha, South Africa this weekend. Haitope is the defending women's champion, while Mathias and Hiskia won their respective categories at the 2025 QKR Navachab Half-Marathon.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine and the ministry of education held a media conference on 23 June 2026 to send off the winners of the 2025 Navachab Half Marathon—Mathias Simon, Lavinia Haitope, and Elton Hiskia (overall winner), plus Daniel Paulus—who will represent Namibia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon Championships in Gqeberha, South Africa, on 27 June 2026.
25 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
QKR Namibia/Navachab Gold Mine is sending four athletes—Mathias Simon, Lavinia Haitope, Elton Hiskia, and Daniel Paulus—to compete in the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon Championships in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Saturday. The team includes the reigning and defending Navachab Half Marathon champions, as well as a qualifying winner and a specially invited runner.
24 June 2026 · New Era →
Namibian distance runner Lavinia Haitope won the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon half-marathon title in Cape Town with a time of 1:14:36, finishing nearly two minutes ahead of Zimbabwe's Fortunate Chidzivo. Her victory reinforces Namibia's standing in international road running.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Lavinia Haitope won the Two Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town in 1:14:36, finishing more than two minutes ahead of second place. Her victory adds to recent achievements and places her among Africa's leading long-distance runners.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Lavinia Haitope won the elite women's 21km race at the Kazungula Bridge Marathon in Botswana with a time of 1:13:44, while fellow Namibian Beata Naigambo claimed gold in the veteran women's 21km category. Haitope described the race as extremely challenging due to heat and hills, and said her next target is the Two Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town in April.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibian distance runner Lavinia Haitope will compete in the 21.1km half-marathon at the 5th Kazungula Bridge Marathon in Botswana on Saturday, marking her first competitive outing of 2026. The event features a unique cross-border racing experience, with participants running across the iconic Kazungula Bridge connecting Botswana and Zambia.
25 February 2026 · New Era →