Gladness Simpson

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Born
Nov 12, 2007 (18 years old)
Events
800 m

Gladness Simpson is a Fiji middle-distance runner, born on November 12, 2007. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:18.83 in the 800m, 5:18.56 in the 1500m, 11:29.88 in the 3000m, 20:32.47 in the 5000m and 3:37.83 in the 4x400Metre. She ranks 17th all-time in the 800m for Fiji. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Fiji.

Personal best · 800 m2:18.83
#17 in Fiji
2026 season best2:30.87May 21, 2026 · Arafura Stadium, Darwin
2026 season best
Last competitionOceania U20 ChampionshipsMay 22, 2026 · 5:23.05
Oceania U20 Championships

As of Nov 8, 2026: 800 m 2:18.83, 2026 season best 2:30.87 (May 21, 2026, Arafura Stadium, Darwin (AUS)) · Last competition: Oceania U20 Championships, May 22, 2026, 5:23.05 · 18 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mKoror 2025Fiji 800 m all-time list2:18.83850 pts–
1500mSuva 2024Fiji 1500 m all-time list5:18.56657 pts–
3000mSuva 2024Fiji 3000 m all-time list11:29.88661 pts–
5000mSuva 2024Fiji 5000 m all-time list20:32.47608 pts–
4x400MetreSuva 20243:37.83–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:30.87–May 21, 2026Oceania U20 Championships
20261500m 5:23.05–May 22, 2026Oceania U20 Championships
2025800m 2:18.83–Jul 5, 2025Pacific Mini Games, National Stadium, Koror
20251500m 5:22.61–Jul 8, 2025Pacific Mini Games, National Stadium, Koror
2024800m 2:33.77–Jun 1, 2024Oceania Invitational, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
20244x400Metre 3:37.83–Jun 7, 2024Oceania Athletics Championships, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
20241500m 5:18.56–Jun 4, 2024Oceania U18 Championships, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
20243000m 11:29.88–Mar 30, 2024Fijian Championships
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Gladness Simpson's 800 m personal best is 2:18.83, set on Jul 5, 2025 in National Stadium, Koror (PLW).

Gladness Simpson competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 2:30.87, set on May 21, 2026 in Arafura Stadium, Darwin (AUS). Last competition: Oceania U20 Championships on May 22, 2026, 5:23.05.