Mary Kua

Born
Mar 19, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
5000 m · 800 m

Mary Kua is a Papua New Guinea middle-distance runner, born on March 19, 2001. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:26.72 in the 800m, 5:16.29 in the 1500m, 18:38.66 in the 5000m, 1:46:49 in the Semi and 13:03.57 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Papua New Guinea.

Personal best · 5000 m18:38.66
2023 season best2:30.18Nov 28, 2023 · National Stadium, Honiara
Personal best · 800 m2:26.72
Last competitionPacific GamesDec 1, 2023 · DNF

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 18:38.66, 800 m 2:26.72, 2023 season best 2:30.18 (Nov 28, 2023, National Stadium, Honiara (SOL)) · Last competition: Pacific Games, Dec 1, 2023, DNF · 25 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMackay 2022Papua New Guinea 800 m all-time list2:26.72734 pts–
1500mMackay 2022Papua New Guinea 1500 m all-time list5:16.29671 pts–
5000mPort Moresby 2015Papua New Guinea 5000 m all-time list18:38.66778 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2023800m 2:30.18–Nov 28, 2023Pacific Games
20231500m 5:16.95–Nov 30, 2023Pacific Games
20233000mSt 13:03.57–Aug 13, 2023Papua New Guinea Championships, Sir John Guise Stadion, Port Moresby
2023CrossCount 29:42–Feb 18, 202344th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
2022800m 2:26.72–Jun 8, 2022Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay
20221500m 5:16.29–Jun 7, 2022Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay
2022Semi 1:46:49–Jun 25, 2022Pacific Mini Games
20155000m 18:38.66–Jul 13, 2015Port Moresby (PNG)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mary Kua's 5000 m personal best is 18:38.66, set on Jul 13, 2015 in Port Moresby (PNG).

Mary Kua competes in the 5000 m and 800 m.

2023 season best: 2:30.18, set on Nov 28, 2023 in National Stadium, Honiara (SOL). Last competition: Pacific Games on Dec 1, 2023, DNF.