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
Haitope crossed the finish line in 1:13:44
“Haitope crossed the finish line in a time of 1:13:44, beating Botswana's Mosadikwena Gotswakgosi, who finished second in 1:18:06, while Kenya's Nancy Chepleting settled for third place in 1:20:47.”
Haitope, Naigambo win gold at Kazungula Bridge MarathonNew Era
Lavinia Haitope is set to kick off her 2026 campaign at the 5th Kazungula Bridge Marathon
“Local long-distance runner Lavinia Haitope is set to kick off her 2026 campaign when she competes in the 21.1-kilometre (km) race at the 5th Kazungula Bridge Marathon in Botswana on Saturday.”
Haitope eyes strong start at KazungulaNew Era
Lavinia Haitope clinched a gold medal at the Botswana International Cross Country Championships
“She heads into the event with confidence following an impressive performance at last year's Botswana International Cross Country Championships, where she clinched a gold medal.”
Haitope eyes strong start at KazungulaThe 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 →