Mosito Lehata

Mosito Lehata (born 8 April 1989) is a Mosotho athlete competing in sprinting events. He is the current holder of the Lesotho national record for the 100-meter at 10.11 seconds, and has won the national track championships on shorter tracks.

Lehata is currently serving a five year ban set to end in 2026 in relation to anti-doping rule violations.

Has two daughters Lintle Stephanie Lehata and Karabo Jollie Lehata

Career He was eliminated in the first round of the men's 200 m event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. At the 200 m event at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics, he reached the semifinals. Lehata set a new national record in the 200 m at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, finishing in 4th.

At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Lehata competed in the 100 m and 200 m events. He finished 4th in his heat for the 100 m with a time of 10.25 seconds and did not qualify for the semifinals. He finished 7th in his heat for the 200 m with a season best time of 20.65 seconds, but did not qualify for the semifinals. He was the flagbearer for Lesotho during the Parade of Nations.

Anti-doping ban In 2021, Lehata received a five year competition ban for two anti-doping rule violations after testing positive salbutamol and attempting to tamper with the doping control process.

Competition record

Personal bests Outdoor 100 metres – 10.11 (+1.4 m/s, Réduit 2015) 200 metres – 20.36 (+0.5 m/s, Glasgow 2014) Indoor 60 metres – 7.00 (Istanbul 2012)