Aaron Nitschke is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on March 22, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:59.51 in the 800m, 3:54.63 in the 1500m, 8:19.86 in the 3000m, 14:17.30 in the 5000m and 31:31.39 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.
Key facts
5000 m
14:17.30
3000 m
8:19.86
2026 season best
14:23.13
Jan 22, 2026 · SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS)
As of Sep 23, 2026: 5000 m 14:17.30, 3000 m 8:19.86, 2026 season best 14:23.13 (Jan 22, 2026, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS)) · Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K, May 31, 2026, 29:45 · 24 years old
South Australia 3000m Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
2021
10 performances
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
1500m
4:01.61
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Dec 11
Interclub 5A, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
5000m
15:29.36
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Nov 27
SA State 5000m Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
1500m
4:04.88
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Nov 6
Northern Games, Bridgestone Athletic Centre, Adelaide
10Kilometr
32:11
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Jun 26
South Australian 10K Road Ch., West Beach
3000m
8:39.42
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Apr 17
Australian U20 Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
5000m
14:55.39
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Apr 15
Australian U20 Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
3000m
8:43.37
-
Mar 31
Adelaide Invitational & State 3000m Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
1500m
3:58.47
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Feb 6
Interclub Week 9, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
1500m
3:59.08
-
Jan 20
5000m PB Night, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
800m
1:59.51
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Jan 9
SA Athletics Open Day #3, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
2020
3 performances
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
1500m
4:04.93
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Dec 18
SA Athletics Open Day #3, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
3000m
8:48.11
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Nov 1
SA All Schools Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide - U20 Events
1500m
4:07.48
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Oct 31
SA All Schools Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide - U20 Events
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Aaron Nitschke's 5000 m personal best?
Aaron Nitschke's 5000 m personal best is 14:17.30, set on Mar 8, 2025 in SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS).
Which events does Aaron Nitschke compete in?
Aaron Nitschke competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.
How did Aaron Nitschke perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 14:23.13, set on Jan 22, 2026 in SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS). Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K on May 31, 2026, 29:45.
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