Denika Clooney
New ZealandActive- Born
- Dec 20, 2008 (17 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 5000 m
Denika Clooney is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on December 20, 2008. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:36.72 in the 1500m, 5:02.40 in the Mile, 9:49.93 in the 3000m, 16:53.21 in the 5000m and 17:29 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 1500 m4:36.72
2026 season best4:30.73Apr 19, 2026
Personal best · 5000 m16:53.21
Last competitionACA Race Night #1Oct 28, 2026 · 9:42.91
As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 4:36.72, 5000 m 16:53.21, 2026 season best 4:30.73 (Apr 19, 2026) · Last competition: ACA Race Night #1, Oct 28, 2026, 9:42.91 · 17 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5KilometreRotorua 202517:29––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:30.73 | – | Apr 19, 2026 | Australian U20 Championships |
| 2026 | Mile | 5:02.40 | – | Feb 1, 2026 | Team Ledger Harcourts Capital Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m | 9:42.91 | – | Oct 28, 2026 | ACA Race Night #1 |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 22:51 | – | Jan 10, 2026 | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
| 2025 | 3000m | 10:37.0h | – | Jan 18, 2025 | Athletics Auckland AAI McKinnon Shield 8, AAI Championships U14 - Masters, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:36.72 | – | Mar 8, 2025 | New Zealand U18 Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:53.21 | – | Dec 20, 2025 | Night of 5's |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 17:29 | – | May 3, 2025 | New Zealand 5km Road Running Championships |