Aphelele Nkonyeni
South AfricaActive- Born
- Jan 20, 1998 (28 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase
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.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:35.43
2026 season best8:48.92Apr 18, 2026 · Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
Last competitionUSSA Track & Field ChampionshipsApr 25, 2026 · 14:34.47
As of Nov 7, 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
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
10KilometrGqeberha 202630:57––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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 |