Nala BEST

Born
May 23, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
60 m · 100 m

Nala BEST is a South Africa sprinter, born on May 23, 2006. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and LJ.

Her personal bests include 12.65 in the 100m, 26.40 in the 200m, 5.15 in the LJ, 5.53 in the LJ and 8.06 in the 60m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 60 m8.06
2026 season best8.06Jan 10, 2026
Personal best · 100 m12.65
Last competitionPatriot League Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipMay 16, 2026 · 10.77

As of Nov 14, 2026: 60 m 8.06, 100 m 12.65, 2026 season best 8.06 (Jan 10, 2026) · Last competition: Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship, May 16, 2026, 10.77 · 20 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mCape Town 2021South Africa 100 m all-time list12.65*867 pts–
200mCape Town 2021South Africa 200 m all-time list26.40817 pts–
LJIndoorPA 20255.15815 pts–
60mIndoorNY 20268.06878 pts–
60mNY 20268.06878 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026LJ 5.53+1.7May 15, 2026Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship
202660m 8.06–Jan 10, 2026West Point Invitational
2026TJ 11.02+3.4Apr 11, 2026Star Meet - Army Navy Dual
2025LJ Indoor5.15–Jan 18, 2025Nittany Lion Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)
202560m Indoor8.14–Feb 8, 2025Penn Classic
2025200m-short-track Indoor27.63–Feb 8, 2025Penn Classic
2024LJ Indoor5.11–Dec 7, 2024Crowell Open, Army-Gillis FH, West Point, NY (i)
202460m Indoor8.10–Dec 7, 2024Crowell Open, Army-Gillis FH, West Point, NY (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nala BEST's 60 m personal best is 8.06, set on Jan 10, 2026 in Army-Gillis FH, West Point, NY (USA).

Nala BEST competes in the 60 m and 100 m.

2026 season best: 8.06, set on Jan 10, 2026. Last competition: Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship on May 16, 2026, 10.77.