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Nadia Potgieter
RSAWomenBirth dateOct 11, 2003
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Nadia Potgieter is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on October 11, 2003. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:12.60 in the 800m, 4:25.72 in the 1500m, 4:46.67 in the Mile, 9:34.98 in the 3000m and 9:15.58 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
9:15.58
5000 Metres Short Track
16:12.81
2026 season best
9:15.58
Jan 30, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)
Last competition
NCAA Division I West First Rounds
May 30, 2026 · 16:32.47
Age
22 years old
As of Oct 2, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:15.58, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:12.81, 2026 season best 9:15.58 (Jan 30, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 30, 2026, 16:32.47 · 22 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 2:12.60 | - | Mar 28, 2026 | ↑ | Billiken Invitational |
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:21.52 | - | May 16, 2026 | ↑ | Francis Field, St. Louis (USA) |
| 2026 | mile-short-tracki | 4:46.67 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | ↑ | Larry Wieczorek Invitational |
| 2026 | Milei | 4:46.67 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | ↑ | Larry Wieczorek Invitational |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 4:46.67 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | ↑ | Larry Wieczorek Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000mi | 9:15.58 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 9:15.58 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:15.58 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | 5000m | 15:53.83 | - | Apr 3, 2026 | ↑ | Stanford Invitational |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-tracki | 16:12.81 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-tracki | 4:36.78 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | - | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2025 | 1500mi | 4:36.78 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2025 | mile-short-tracki | 4:56.85 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Larry Wieczorek Invitational |
| 2025 | Milei | 4:56.85 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Larry Wieczorek Invitational |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:39.73 | - | Mar 3, 2025 | ↑ | Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) |
| 2025 | 3000mi | 9:39.73 | - | Mar 3, 2025 | ↑ | Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:04.88 | - | Apr 25, 2025 | ↑ | Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-tracki | 17:09.93 | - | Mar 2, 2025 | ↑ | Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:13.91 | - | Mar 30, 2024 | ↑ | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:25.72 | - | Mar 29, 2024 | ↑ | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2024 | Milei | 4:46.76 | - | Feb 3, 2024 | ↑ | Meyo Invitational |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:21.62 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 3000mi | 9:21.62 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 5000m | 16:10.41 | - | Apr 25, 2024 | ↑ | 114th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-tracki | 17:08.35 | - | Feb 25, 2024 | ↑ | Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship |
| 2024 | 10000m | 36:08.69 | - | May 10, 2024 | - | Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 38:16 | - | Aug 5, 2023 | - | Spar Women's Challenge, Tshwane |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:30.17 | - | Mar 28, 2022 | ↑ | Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 10:00.27 | - | Mar 12, 2022 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:14.56 | - | Mar 20, 2021 | ↑ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:32.49 | - | Apr 10, 2021 | ↑ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:50.49 | - | Mar 26, 2021 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:17.70 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 4:38.52 | - | Mar 14, 2020 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 10:31.73 | - | Mar 14, 2020 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2019 | 800m | 2:16.17 | - | Jan 12, 2019 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:19.12 | - | Feb 15, 2017 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:28.32 | - | Mar 31, 2017 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 9:34.98 | - | Apr 1, 2017 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 4:45.22 | - | Nov 5, 2016 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
2026
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 16:32.47 | - | May 30 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
5000m | 16:32.47 | - | May 27 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
1500m | 4:21.52 | - | May 16 | 2026 MVC Outdoor Championships |
5000m | 16:09.66 | - | Apr 17 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m | 15:53.83 | - | Apr 3 | Stanford Invitational |
800m | 2:12.60 | - | Mar 28 | Billiken Invitational |
1500m | 4:25.83 | - | Mar 27 | WashU Distance Carnival |
3000m-short-tracki | 9:21.29 | - | Mar 2 | Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships |
3000m-short-tracki | 9:21.29 | - | Mar 1 | Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships |
5000m-short-tracki | 16:31.43 | - | Mar 1 | Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships |
5000m-short-tracki | 16:12.81 | - | Feb 14 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
3000m-short-track | 9:15.58 | - | Jan 30 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
mile-short-track | 4:46.67 | - | Jan 24 | Larry Wieczorek Invitational |
2025
16 performances2024
17 performances2023
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 38:16 | - | Aug 5 | Spar Women's Challenge, Tshwane |
2022
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:34.82 | - | Apr 26 | Cape Milers Club, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
1500m | 4:33.47 | - | Apr 22 | South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
1500m | 4:33.47 | - | Apr 21 | South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Nadia Potgieter's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Nadia Potgieter's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:15.58, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).
Which events does Nadia Potgieter compete in?
Nadia Potgieter competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.
How did Nadia Potgieter perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 9:15.58, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 30, 2026, 16:32.47.