Ariana Candy

Ariana Candy

Born
Jan 21, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Ariana Candy is a New Zealand sprinter, born on January 21, 1995. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.67 in the 100m, 27.11 in the 200m, 56.76 in the 400m, 2:07.68 in the 800m and 4:32.24 in the 1500m. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 800 m2:07.68
2026 season best2:15.06Mar 8, 2026 · Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
Personal best · 1500 m4:32.24
Last competitionNew Zealand Track & Field ChampionshipsMar 8, 2026 · 3:55.42

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 2:07.68, 1500 m 4:32.24, 2026 season best 2:15.06 (Mar 8, 2026, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL)) · Last competition: New Zealand Track & Field Championships, Mar 8, 2026, 3:55.42 · 31 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mWellington 2015New Zealand 100 m all-time list12.67*863 pts–
200mChristchurch 2016New Zealand 200 m all-time list27.11758 pts–
400mHamilton 2016New Zealand 400 m all-time list56.76949 pts–
800mHastings 2016New Zealand 800 m all-time list2:07.681,029 pts–
1500mHamilton 2019New Zealand 1500 m all-time list4:32.24961 pts–
MileWhanganui 2013New Zealand Mile all-time list4:55.03946 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:15.06–Mar 8, 2026New Zealand Track & Field Championships
20264x400m 3:55.42–Mar 8, 2026New Zealand Track & Field Championships
2025800m 2:14.84–Mar 7, 2025New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
2021800m 2:24.32–Nov 21, 2021Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL)
2020400m 58.37–Feb 15, 2020The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL)
2020800m 2:10.05–Mar 7, 2020New Zealand Championships, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
20204x400m 3:48.16–Mar 8, 2020New Zealand Championships, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
2019400m 59.97–Feb 24, 2019Christchurch (NZL)
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Ariana Candy's 800 m personal best is 2:07.68, set on Jan 16, 2016 in Hastings (NZL).

Ariana Candy competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:15.06, set on Mar 8, 2026 in Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL). Last competition: New Zealand Track & Field Championships on Mar 8, 2026, 3:55.42.