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Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus

Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus

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Birth dateJan 17, 1997
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Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus is a Namibia long-distance runner, born on January 17, 1997. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:53.12 in the 5000m, 31:02.40 in the 10000m, 1:01:10 in the Semi and 2:08:40 in the Marathon. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Namibia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:40
#989 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:10
2026 season best
1:02:53
Jun 27, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
NMB Half Marathon
Jun 27, 2026 · 1:02:53
NMB Half Marathon
Record
National record · Half Marathon 1:01:10
National record
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:08:40 (#989 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:10, 2026 season best 1:02:53 (Jun 27, 2026) · Last competition: NMB Half Marathon, Jun 27, 2026, 1:02:53 · National record (Half Marathon) · 29 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Semi
1:02:53-Jun 27, 2026
↓
NMB Half Marathon
2025
Semi
1:01:51-Jun 29, 2025
↓
Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:15:19-May 4, 2025
↓
Maraton de Cali
2024
Marathon
2:10:51-Nov 3, 2024
↓
Hangzhou marathon, Hangzhou
2023
5000m
13:09.62-Feb 4, 2023
↑
Athletics Namibia Grand Prix Leg 2, Independence Stadium, Windhoek
2023
Semi
1:04:46-Feb 25, 2023
↓
FNB Kazungula Bridge Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km
2023
Marathon
2:08:40-Apr 2, 2023
↓
Daegu International Marathon, Daegu
2022
5000m
13:53.12-Aug 6, 2022
↑
XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2022
Semi
1:01:10-Jun 4, 2022
↓
Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
2021
5000m
14:24.88-Apr 18, 2021
↑
Namibian Championships
2021
Semi
1:02:07-May 1, 2021
↓
Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
2020
5000m
14:26.27-Nov 14, 2020
↑
Namibian Championships
2019
5000m
14:26.49-Mar 2, 2019
↑
Vineta Stadium, Swakopmund (NAM)
2019
10000m
31:02.40-Mar 16, 2019
↑
Oshakati (NAM)
2018
5000m
14:47.68-Apr 20, 2018
↑
Namibian Championships
2018
10000m
32:12.34-Apr 21, 2018
↑
Namibian Championships

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:53-Jun 27NMB Half Marathon

2025

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:12-Oct 12Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria
Marathon
DNF-Sep 15World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
Semi
1:01:51-Jun 29Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
Marathon
2:15:19-May 4Maraton de Cali
Marathon
DNF-Feb 23Daegu Marathon

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:51-Nov 3Hangzhou marathon, Hangzhou
Marathon
2:13:34-Apr 21Vienna City Marathon

2023

3 performances

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:53.12-Aug 6XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
Semi
1:01:10-Jun 4Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
5000m
13:54.82-Apr 30Gaborone International Meet, National Stadium, Gaborone - National Events
5000m
14:04.60-Jan 15AN Grand Prix Leg 1, Vineta Stadium, Swakopmund

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:07-May 1Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
5000m
14:24.88-Apr 18Namibian Championships
5000m
14:35.92-Mar 27AN Grand Prix Leg3, Independence Stadium, Oshakati

2020

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:26.27-Nov 14Namibian Championships
5000m
14:40.17-Nov 7AN Grand Prix 5, Independence Stadium, Windhoek
5000m
14:36.10-Oct 31AN Grand Prix 4, Independence Stadium, Windhoek
5000m
15:01.03-Mar 7Crystal Gold Regional Club Challenge Leg3, Vineta Stadium, Swakopmund

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
31:21.34-Apr 6Namibian Championships, Independence Stadium, Windhoek
10000m
31:02.40-Mar 16Coca Cola Regional Club Challenge Leg3, Oshakati
5000m
14:26.49-Mar 2Coca Cola Regional Club Challenge Leg2, Vineta Stadium, Swakopmund

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:12.34-Apr 21Namibian Championships
5000m
14:47.68-Apr 20Namibian Championships

Honours

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Namibian Championships

5000 Metres

2021
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Namibian Championships

10,000 Metres

2019
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus's Marathon personal best?

Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus's Marathon personal best is 2:08:40, set on Apr 2, 2023 in Daegu (KOR), #989 on the all-time list.

Which events does Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus compete in?

Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:02:53, set on Jun 27, 2026. Last competition: NMB Half Marathon on Jun 27, 2026, 1:02:53.