Nelson Wakana
UgandaActive- Born
- Sep 2, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m
Nelson Wakana is a Uganda long-distance runner, born on September 2, 1989. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 13:51.34 in the 5000m, 29:19.3h in the 10000m, 1:05:16 in the Semi and 8:47.0h in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:47.0h
2026 season best29:26.28Apr 25, 2026 · Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
Personal best · 5000 m13:51.34
Last competition4th National TrialsApr 25, 2026 · 29:26.28
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:47.0h, 5000 m 13:51.34, 2026 season best 29:26.28 (Apr 25, 2026, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)) · Last competition: 4th National Trials, Apr 25, 2026, 29:26.28 · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10000m | 29:26.28 | – | Apr 25, 2026 | 4th National Trials |
| 2024 | 10000m | 29:19.3h | – | Jun 27, 2024 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2023 | 5000m | 13:55.92 | – | Jul 1, 2023 | Ugandan Championships, Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:05:16 | – | Jan 27, 2023 | Semi-marathon, 10K & 5K International De Djibouti |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 8:48.9h | – | Jun 25, 2022 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:51.66 | – | Jun 24, 2022 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:04:18 | – | Nov 20, 2022 | – |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 8:47.0h | – | Apr 24, 2021 | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA) |