Dino Nako

Born
Jan 1, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Dino Nako is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:07.85 in the 1500m, 8:23.35 in the 3000m, 14:19.45 in the 5000m, 29:29.78 in the 10000m and 1:04:58 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:29.78
2026 season best29:24.92Apr 16, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:04:58
Last competitionNMB Half MarathonJun 27, 2026 · 1:07:24

As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 29:29.78, Half Marathon 1:04:58, 2026 season best 29:24.92 (Apr 16, 2026) · Last competition: NMB Half Marathon, Jun 27, 2026, 1:07:24 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mPotchefstroom 20244:07.85765 pts––
3000mCape Town 20258:23.35924 pts––
5000mCape Town 202514:19.45936 pts––
10000mCape Town 202529:29.78998 pts–#701
SemiGqeberha 20251:04:58995 pts––
10KilometrDurban 202429:48––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 15:10.91–Mar 14, 2026ACNW Youth, Junior and u23 Championships
202610000m 29:24.92–Apr 16, 2026South African Championships
2026Semi 1:07:24–Jun 27, 2026NMB Half Marathon
20253000m 8:23.35–Mar 29, 2025South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
20255000m 14:19.45–Mar 27, 2025South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
202510000m 29:29.78–Apr 4, 2025Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
202510Kilometr 29:49–Jul 13, 2025ABSA Run Your City Durban 10k - ASA (3)
2025Semi 1:04:58–Jun 29, 2025Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
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Dino Nako's 10 000 m personal best is 29:29.78, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Dino Nako competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 29:24.92, set on Apr 16, 2026. Last competition: NMB Half Marathon on Jun 27, 2026, 1:07:24.