Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus

Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus

NamibiaNamibiaActive
Born
Jan 17, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

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.

Personal best · Marathon2:08:40
2026 season best1:02:53Jun 27, 2026
National record1:01:10Half Marathon
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:10

As of Nov 7, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mBirmingham 2022Namibia 5000 m all-time list13:53.121,023 pts––
10000mOshakati 2019Namibia 10 000 m all-time list31:02.40869 pts––
SemiGqeberha 2022Namibia Half Marathon all-time list1:01:101,140 pts–#840
MarathonDaegu 2023Namibia Marathon all-time list2:08:401,155 pts#989–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:02:53–Jun 27, 2026NMB Half Marathon
2025Semi 1:01:51–Jun 29, 2025Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
2025Marathon 2:15:19–May 4, 2025Maraton de Cali
2024Marathon 2:10:51–Nov 3, 2024Hangzhou marathon, Hangzhou
20235000m 13:09.62–Feb 4, 2023Athletics Namibia Grand Prix Leg 2, Independence Stadium, Windhoek
2023Semi 1:04:46–Feb 25, 2023FNB Kazungula Bridge Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km
2023Marathon 2:08:40–Apr 2, 2023Daegu International Marathon, Daegu
20225000m 13:53.12–Aug 6, 2022XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
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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.

Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

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