Khanya Yali

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track

Khanya Yali is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.42 in the 800m, 3:52.42 in the 1500m, 4:15.87 in the Mile, 8:36.47 in the 3000m and 8:36.47 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:36.47
2026 season best8:36.47Jan 31, 2026 · Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS
2026 season best
Last competitionNJCAA ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 7:30.42
NJCAA Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:36.47, 2026 season best 8:36.47 (Jan 31, 2026, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA)) · Last competition: NJCAA Championships, May 16, 2026, 7:30.42

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTX 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:53.42931 pts––
1500mTX 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:52.42947 pts––
MileIndoorTX 20254:15.87934 pts––
3000mIndoorKS 20268:36.47871 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorKS 20268:36.47871 pts––
3000m-short-trackKS 20268:36.47871 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:53.42–Apr 30, 2026Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
2026800m Indoor1:55.19–Feb 14, 202611th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic
20261500m 3:52.42–Apr 30, 2026Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
2026Mile Indoor4:16.19–Feb 14, 202611th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:25.43–Jan 16, 2026Owen Hewett Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:25.43–Jan 16, 2026Owen Hewett Invitational
20264x800Metre 7:30.42–May 16, 2026NJCAA Championships
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:36.47–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
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Khanya Yali's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:36.47, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA).

Khanya Yali competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:36.47, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA). Last competition: NJCAA Championships on May 16, 2026, 7:30.42.