Itumelang Ngxabazi

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Jan 4, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Itumelang Ngxabazi is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on January 4, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:55.26 in the 800m, 3:47.86 in the 1500m, 4:08.33 in the Mile, 8:19.44 in the 3000m and 14:11.78 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:11.78
2026 season best14:11.78Jan 30, 2026 · Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:47.86
Last competitionNJCAA ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 15:13.09
NJCAA Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:11.78, 1500 m 3:47.86, 2026 season best 14:11.78 (Jan 30, 2026, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA)) · Last competition: NJCAA Championships, May 16, 2026, 15:13.09 · 24 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mKS 2026South Africa 800 m all-time list1:55.26882 pts––
1500mCA 2026South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:47.861,004 pts––
MileIndoorMO 20264:08.331,025 pts–#725
3000mIndoorKS 20268:19.44965 pts––
5000mIndoorKS 202614:11.781,003 pts–#310
5000mCA 2026South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:19.41936 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:55.26–Mar 27, 2026ESU Spring Open
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:25.91–Feb 21, 2026–
20261000m Indoor2:25.91–Feb 22, 2026Region VI/KJCCC Indoor Championships
20261500m 3:47.86–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:08.33–Feb 6, 2026–
2026Mile Indoor4:08.33–Feb 7, 2026Bearcat Invite, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (i) - Collegiate
2026mile-short-track 4:14.86–Jan 16, 2026Washburn Rust Buster
20264x800Metre 7:33.13–May 16, 2026NJCAA Championships
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Itumelang Ngxabazi's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:11.78, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA).

Itumelang Ngxabazi competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 14:11.78, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA). Last competition: NJCAA Championships on May 16, 2026, 15:13.09.