
Daniel Nghidinwa Paulus
- 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
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |