Kelly Nel
- Born
- Mar 31, 1988 (38 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Kelly Nel is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on March 31, 1988. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.
His personal bests include 18:23.43 in the 5000m, 1:22:21 in the Semi, 2:55:45 in the Marathon, 58:26 in the 15Kilometr and 48:38 in the 12Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Marathon2:55:45
2023 season best1:23:50Sep 10, 2023 · Budapest
Personal best · Half Marathon1:22:21
Last competitionWizz Air Budapest Half MarathonSep 10, 2023 · 1:23:50
As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:55:45, Half Marathon 1:22:21, 2023 season best 1:23:50 (Sep 10, 2023, Budapest (HUN)) · Last competition: Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon, Sep 10, 2023, 1:23:50 · 38 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
15KilometrCape Town 201958:26–
12KilometrCape Town 202148:38–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Semi | 1:23:50 | – | Sep 10, 2023 | Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon |
| 2021 | 5000m | 18:23.43 | – | Mar 15, 2021 | Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2021 | 12Kilometr | 48:38 | – | Nov 21, 2021 | Cape Town 12K CITYRUN |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:22:24 | – | May 1, 2021 | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:55:45 | – | Oct 17, 2021 | Sanlam Cape Town Marathon |
| 2020 | Semi | 1:22:21 | – | Feb 16, 2020 | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2019 | 15Kilometr | 58:26 | – | Mar 9, 2019 | Cape Town (RSA) |