Lionel Nihimbazwe
BurundiActive- Born
- May 5, 2005 (21 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 3000 m
Lionel Nihimbazwe is a Burundi middle-distance runner, born on May 5, 2005. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:53.74 in the 800m, 3:44.18 in the 1500m, 8:01.83 in the 3000m, 13:55.53 in the 5000m and 30:54 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Burundi.
Personal best · 1500 m3:44.18
2026 season best8:51.99Jun 7, 2026 · Campo Walter Merlo, Cuneo
Personal best · 3000 m8:01.83
Last competition6° Meeting della Leonessa, 10° memorial Davide BoroniJul 11, 2026 · DNF
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 m 3:44.18, 3000 m 8:01.83, 2026 season best 8:51.99 (Jun 7, 2026, Campo Walter Merlo, Cuneo (ITA)) · Last competition: 6° Meeting della Leonessa, 10° memorial Davide Boroni, Jul 11, 2026, DNF · 21 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:51.99 | – | Jun 7, 2026 | 27º Trofeo Walter Merlo |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:44.18 | – | Jun 2, 2025 | 61° Palio Città della Quercia, Stadio Quercia, Rovereto |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 30:54 | – | Aug 27, 2025 | Scalata Al Castello |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 31:56 | – | Mar 16, 2025 | Italian Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 10.0km |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:56.90 | – | Sep 14, 2024 | Italian U23 Club Championships - Finale "A" Oro, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
| 2024 | 3000m | 8:01.83 | – | Jul 27, 2024 | Meeting voor Mon, AtletiekArena Gaston Roelants Kessel-Lo / Hal 5, Leuven |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:55.53 | – | Jun 22, 2024 | Track Night Vienna, LAZ Wien, Wien |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 17:00 | – | Feb 25, 2024 | 47.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor - ECCC XC, Albufeira - ECCC Cross Country |