Maka Charamba

The Journey

Every step has been earned.

Maka Charamba sprinting
  1. Harare

    Kutama & Hillcrest College

    Starts out playing rugby and hockey at Kutama College, then becomes a sprinter at Hillcrest. Wins the COSSASA 100m title in 2018 and Manicaland sprint titles from 2018 to 2020.

  2. 2021–23

    Carson-Newman University

    Named SAC Freshman of the Year in 2022 and sets a school record of 20.41 in the 200m. In 2023 he wins the 100m and 200m at the NCAA Division II Championships.

  3. 2023–26

    Auburn University

    Moves to Auburn and the SEC. Wins NCAA 4x100m relay titles in 2024 and 2025, the SEC indoor 200m title, and NCAA silver in the 200m, breaking 20 seconds along the way.

  4. 2024

    Paris Olympic final

    Runs 19.95 and goes on to race for Zimbabwe in the 200m final at the Paris Olympics.

  5. 2025

    Turning pro with adidas

    Signs with adidas as a professional athlete and sets a Zimbabwean indoor record of 20.13.

  6. 2026

    Among the world's fastest

    Lowers his 200m best to 19.88 and races in the 200m semi-finals at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships.