Michael Nitschke

Michael Nitschke

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Sep 5, 1985 (41 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Michael Nitschke is a Australia sprinter, born on September 5, 1985. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.70 in the 400m, 1:55.93 in the 800m, 3:59.08 in the 1500m, 8:46.22 in the 3000m and 15:01.81 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 1500 m3:59.08
2026 season best32:19May 31, 2026 · Riverbend Park, Launceston
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 m1:55.93
Last competitionMcGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5KMay 31, 2026 · 32:19
McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:59.08, 800 m 1:55.93, 2026 season best 32:19 (May 31, 2026, Riverbend Park, Launceston (AUS)) · Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K, May 31, 2026, 32:19 · 41 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mMelbourne 2013Australia 400 m all-time list50.70817 pts–
800mAdelaide 2015Australia 800 m all-time list1:55.93864 pts–
1500mAdelaide 2022Australia 1500 m all-time list3:59.08866 pts–
3000mKensington 2022Australia 3000 m all-time list8:46.22802 pts–
5000mAdelaide 2020Australia 5000 m all-time list15:01.81805 pts–
10000mGeelong 2018Australia 10 000 m all-time list31:28.94833 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 32:19–May 31, 2026McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K
20253000m 8:51.50–Jan 25, 2025Athletics SA State 3,000m Championships and Copyworld Toshiba Meet #10, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
20235Kilometre 14:59–Aug 6, 2023Fitzy's 5 Fun Run & State 5km Road Championship, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide
202312Kilometr 38:53–Sep 17, 2023Australian 12km Road Running Championships
2022800m 1:59.81–Feb 20, 2022ASA State Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
20221500m 3:59.08–Feb 11, 2022SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS)
20223000m 8:46.22–Oct 29, 2022E.S. Marks Athletics Centre, Kensington (AUS)
20225Kilometre 15:25–Sep 4, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Michael Nitschke's 1500 m personal best is 3:59.08, set on Feb 11, 2022 in SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS).

Michael Nitschke competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2026 season best: 32:19, set on May 31, 2026 in Riverbend Park, Launceston (AUS). Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K on May 31, 2026, 32:19.