Dominic Lokinyomo Lobalu

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Dominic Lokinyomo Lobalu

SwitzerlandSwitzerlandActive
Born
Aug 16, 1998 (28 years old)
Birthplace
Chukudum, South Sudan
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Dominic Lokinyomo Lobalu is a South Sudanese born middle and long-distance runner who represents Switzerland in international championships. He currently lives and trains in Switzerland and competes for On Running. Lobalu left South Sudan when he was 8 and took refuge in Kenya.

He took up running at the age of 15, and trained as part of the Athlete Refugee Team. He competed for the team in the 1500 metres at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics. In May 2019, he competed in the Geneva Marathon and decided to permanently settle in Switzerland.

In 2022, he set South Sudanese national records in the 1500 metres, 3000 metres, 5000 metres and 10,000 metres. He won the 3000 m at the BAUHAUS-galan in Stockholm, Sweden setting a world leading time of 7:29.48. At the 2024 European Athletics Championships, he won the gold medal in 10,000 metres and the bronze medal in 5000 metres.

Personal best · 3000 m7:27.68
2026 season best7:49.51Aug 26, 2026 · Letzigrund, Zürich
2026 season best
National record7:27.683000 m
National record
Personal best · 5000 m12:50.87
#46 all-time

As of Nov 12, 2026: 3000 m 7:27.68, 5000 m 12:50.87 (#46 all-time), 2026 season best 7:49.51 (Aug 26, 2026, Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)) · Last competition: World Athletics Road Running Championships, Sep 19, 2026, 13:29 · National record (3000 m) · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mThun 2023Switzerland 800 m all-time list1:50.901,001 pts––
1500mLausanne 2024Switzerland 1500 m all-time list3:34.391,183 pts#428#173
3000mLondon 2024Switzerland 3000 m all-time list7:27.681,254 pts–#131
5000mOslo 2025Switzerland 5000 m all-time list12:50.871,244 pts#46#14
10000mInterlaken 2024Switzerland 10 000 m all-time list27:36.291,169 pts#476–
SemiKøbenhavn 2022Switzerland Half Marathon all-time list59:121,219 pts#86#37

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:36.63–May 30, 202610. PUMA NITRO Lange Laufnacht
20263000m Indoor7:49.51–Aug 26, 2026Weltklasse Zürich
20263000m 7:49.51–Aug 26, 2026Weltklasse Zürich
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:24.89–Mar 1, 2026Swiss Indoor Championships
20265000m 12:52.54–Jul 10, 2026Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS
20265Kilometre 13:29–Sep 19, 2026World Athletics Road Running Championships
202610Kilometr 27:36–Mar 7, 2026II 10K Internacional de Bilbao
2026Semi 59:23–Mar 29, 2026Generali Berliner Halbmarathon
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Dominic Lokinyomo Lobalu's 3000 m personal best is 7:27.68, set on Jul 20, 2024 in Olympic Stadium, London (GBR).

Dominic Lokinyomo Lobalu competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 7:49.51, set on Aug 26, 2026 in Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI). Last competition: World Athletics Road Running Championships on Sep 19, 2026, 13:29.