Aphelele Nkonyeni

Birth dateJan 20, 1998

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Aphelele Nkonyeni is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on January 20, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 4:03.69 in the 1500m, 14:34.47 in the 5000m, 8:35.43 in the 3000mSt and 30:57 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:35.43

2026 season best

8:48.92

Apr 18, 2026 · Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)

2026 season best

Last competition

USSA Track & Field Championships

Apr 25, 2026 · 14:34.47

USSA Track & Field Championships

Age

28 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:35.43, 2026 season best 8:48.92 (Apr 18, 2026, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · Last competition: USSA Track & Field Championships, Apr 25, 2026, 14:34.47 · 28 years old

Personal bests

4:03.69

14:34.47

8:35.43

30:57

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	3000mSt	8:48.92	-	Apr 18, 2026	↑	South African Championships
2026	5000m	14:34.47	-	Apr 25, 2026	↑	USSA Track & Field Championships
2026	10Kilometr	30:57	-	Mar 1, 2026	-	ABSA Run Yor City 10K
2025	3000mSt	8:35.43	-	Apr 4, 2025	↑	Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
2024	3000mSt	8:48.36	-	Apr 19, 2024	↑	South African Championships
2023	1500m	4:03.69	-	Mar 30, 2023	-	South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2023	3000mSt	8:56.23	-	Mar 31, 2023	↑	South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2022	3000mSt	9:08.41	-	Apr 22, 2022	↑	South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2020	5000m	14:47.4h	-	Feb 8, 2020	↑	Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2019	3000mSt	9:32.24	-	Apr 26, 2019	↑	South African Championships, Germiston
2019	5000m	15:52.39	-	Apr 26, 2019	↑	South African Championships, Germiston
2017	3000mSt	8:58.46	-	Apr 1, 2017	↑	Durban (RSA)
2017	5000m	14:55.65	-	Mar 31, 2017	↑	Durban (RSA)
2017	Semi	1:08:26	-	Jun 24, 2017	-	South African Half Marathon Championships
2016	3000mSt	9:46.13	-	Mar 17, 2016	↑	Bloemfontein (RSA)
2016	5000m	15:44.31	-	Apr 15, 2016	↑	Stellenbosch (RSA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:34.47	-	Apr 25	USSA Track & Field Championships
3000mSt	8:55.62	-	Apr 24	USSA Track & Field Championships
3000mSt	8:48.92	-	Apr 18	South African Championships
3000mSt	8:48.92	-	Apr 16	South African Championships
3000mSt	8:51.71	-	Apr 16	South African Championships
10Kilometr	30:57	-	Mar 1	ABSA Run Yor City 10K

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:47.70	-	Apr 26	South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000mSt	9:13.41	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000mSt	8:47.70	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000mSt	9:13.41	-	Apr 24	South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000mSt	8:35.43	-	Apr 4	Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:48.36	-	Apr 20	South African Championships
3000mSt	8:48.36	-	Apr 19	South African Championships
3000mSt	9:05.46	-	Mar 27	ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:56.23	-	Mar 31	South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
3000mSt	8:56.23	-	Mar 30	South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
1500m	4:03.69	-	Mar 30	South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:08.41	-	Apr 22	South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
3000mSt	9:08.41	-	Apr 21	South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:47.4HT	-	Feb 8	KZNA League 4, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban
5000m	15:00.05	-	Jan 25	KZNA League 2, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:32.24	-	Apr 26	South African Championships, Germiston
5000m	15:52.39	-	Apr 26	South African Championships, Germiston
3000mSt	9:32.24	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, Germiston
5000m	15:52.39	-	Apr 25	South African Championships, Germiston

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:08:26	-	Jun 24	South African Half Marathon Championships, Port Elizabeth
3000mSt	9:29.0HT	-	Apr 7	Cape Town South African U20/U18 Championships, Cape Town - U20 Events
3000mSt	8:58.46	-	Apr 1	Durban Secondary Schools Championships, Durban - U20 Events
5000m	14:55.65	-	Mar 31	Durban Secondary Schools Championships, Durban - U20 Events

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:44.31	-	Apr 15	South African Championships, Stellenbosch
3000mSt	9:49.65	-	Mar 31	Germiston South African U23/U20/U18/U16 Championships, Germiston - U20 Events
3000mSt	9:46.13	-	Mar 17	Bloemfontein National Secondary Schools Championships, Bloemfontein - U20 Events

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Aphelele Nkonyeni's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Aphelele Nkonyeni's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:35.43, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Which events does Aphelele Nkonyeni compete in?

Aphelele Nkonyeni competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Aphelele Nkonyeni perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:48.92, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA). Last competition: USSA Track & Field Championships on Apr 25, 2026, 14:34.47.

Aphelele Nkonyeni

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