Phenyo Phithi

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Track and Field
March 18, 2003

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About Athlete

My name is Phenyo Phithi, an 800m specialist from Johannesburg, South Africa. I’ve always loved athletics (track and field) and have had a rocky(not having that much coaching in primary) , but consistent relationship with it since primary school. My main objective in furthering my education or reaching college is to be prepared for a professional career in both my academic and sport.

GPA

3

Teams

1. Randfontein High School Athletics Team - 2017 to 2020
Represented the school team in friendlies, Inter-highs, various schools challenges, Sub-district and District levels(2018-2020).
2. Randfontein High School Panthers Group - 2018, 2019, 2020
Was part of the top 20 high performers of the school athletics team. Same competitions as in 1, just competing as a select group.
3. Brakpan Athletics Club - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Competed under the club in league races, various meets and Inter-Provincial Champs
4. Gauteng West District (D2) Team - 2019, 2020
Represented team in Gauteng Provincial High School Championships (Provincial level)
5. Gauteng Provincial High Schools Team - 2020
Was selected for team earmarked to compete in National High School Championships before the impact of Covid-19.
6. Central Gauteng Athletics Inter-provincial Team - 2020, 2021
Selected to represent team for ASA Junior Championships, which took place in 2021 but nationals cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020.

Championships
  • 2018:

1. Randfontein Sub-District Schools Competition - u15 boys 400m, 1st in heat (2nd overall) with 1:00;0

2. Gauteng West District(D2) Schools Championship - u15 boys 400m, 4th in heat(top 12 overall) with 57,22

3. Top 30 ,High Schools Meeting (October):

-u15 boys 800m, 12th in heat (2:18)

-u15 boys 400m, 59s

2019:

January to March Season

1. Randfontein Sub-district Schools Competition - u17 800m boys Champion, 2:06 PB

2. Gauteng West (D2) Regional Schools Championships - u17 800m boys Silver medallist, 2:02 (unofficial PB)

3. Gauteng Provincial High Schools Championships:

-u17 800m boys semi-finalist, 6th in heat with 2:03

-u17 800m boys finalist, 9th overall with 2:03;29

4. Central Gauteng Athletics Clubs Inter-Provincial Champs - u17 youth boys, 5th overall with 2:03

September-October

5. Twizza Superschools Series - u16 800m boys finalist , 2nd in final(5th overall including heat's times) 2:01;98 PB

5. Top 30, High Schools Meeting:

- u16 800m boys finalist, 7th in final(7th overall) 1:59;91 PB

- u16 400m boys heat 4, 1st in 400m heats( 7th overall) 52;04 PB

 

2020:

January to March Season

1. PUMA Challenge (Ruimsig) - u17 800m boys, 2nd in heat (13th overall) with 2;01

2. Sub-district Schools Competition - u17 800m boys Champion, 400m Champion

3. Gauteng West (D2) Regional Schools - u17 800m boys Champion, 1:55 (unofficial PB)

- u17 400m boys Silver medallist, 50;34 (unofficial PB)

4.Gauteng Provincial High Schools Championships:

-u17 400m boys semi-finalist, 4th in semi with 2;01

-u17 800m boys Bronze Medallist , 1:57;72 PB

5. PUMA Challenge ( Tuks, Pretoria) :

-u17 400m boys heat 6, 2nd with 50;95 PB

-u17 400m boys final, Bronze medallist, 50;79 PB

6. Central Gauteng Athletics Clubs Inter-Provincial Champs (CGA):

- u17 800m boys Champion, 1:57;46 PB

- u17 400m boys Bronze Medallist, 1st in heat (3rd overall) 51;04

 

2021:

February to April

1. Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA)Clubs Inter-Provincial Junior (u20)Champs - 800m Silver medallist, 1:54;44 PB

2. Athletics South Africa (ASA) National Junior Championships - u20 800m men semi-finalist, 7th in semi-final with 1:57

Additional sporting info

Started 800m in 2018 with a former PR of 2:16 in my first race(February) to 2:14 in September (2 races). I have made it my main event from 2019 with a former PR of 1:59;91 for the year.

Played schools 7's Rugby as backline mainly, from 2016 to 2018. I was also a converter/ kicker.

Played Club Rugby from 2016 to 2018 as wing, flyhalf and fullback. I was a converter/kicker for several games with each season.

Went for Golden Lions Rugby Trials (u13 boys) in 2016, 8th grade.

Personal Best

800m - 1:54;44
400m - 50;79
600m - 1:21;63

What makes you different?

I value the personal growth that comes with my progression in athletics, which positively influences other aspects of my life including my academics. Being a learner-athlete from my first grade continuously taught me about the importance of preparation for the future and improving. I believe every current step sets you up for the next.

Why do you want to compete in college?

I believe college will assist me in achieving my goals and be an imperative step in establishing my future. Since there is an opportunity to be a student-athlete in college I can rely on all skills I'll acquire not only in academics but in sports too. Also, I believe colleges abroad provide much opportunities for exposure, competitiveness and high levels of organisation in some situations.

College Goals?

I want to graduate in my major and make the best possible progress I can in my sport. I also aim to be prepared in the necessary skills and mindset for a professional career in athletics and my major.

Education

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Matric (NQF level 4)

2020
Randfontein High School

Graduated/ Completed high school level education with an average of 69% over 7 subjects : Mathematics, English Home Language, Afrikaans, Physical Sciences , Geography, Business Management and Life Orientation.

Portfolio

Awards

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Athletics Full Colours

2019
Received honours for representing Gauteng West District (D2) team at Provincial level.
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Rugby Half Colours

2016
Part of 4 players chosen by coaches for their efforts during the season.
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Half Colours (Rugby)

2017
Part of 4 players chosen for their efforts during the rugby season.
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Best Backline Player (Beste Agterspeler)

2017
Awarded as best u15 boys Randfontein Rugby Club Backline Player.
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Full Colours

2018
Part of the u16 Boys school rugby team that were runners up in the 7's Warrior League.
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Coaches Award (Rugby)

2018
Award for player chosen by coaches for efforts during the season.