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Niam Macdonald

Niam Macdonald

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Birth dateSep 29, 1996
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Niam Macdonald is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on September 29, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:57.51 in the 1500m, 4:25.13 in the Mile, 8:22.84 in the 3000m, 14:20.30 in the 5000m and 30:06.94 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
10 000 m
30:06.94
5000 m
14:20.30
2021 season best
4:06.96
Jan 1, 2021 · Tauranga Domain, Tauranga (NZL)
2021 season best
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 10 000 m 30:06.94, 5000 m 14:20.30, 2021 season best 4:06.96 (Jan 1, 2021, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga (NZL)) · 29 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:57.51
Mile
4:25.13
3000m
8:22.84
14:20.30
30:06.94
9:17.76
2000m
5:31.83
10Kilometr
31:08

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
1500m
4:06.96-Jan 1, 2021
↓
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga (NZL)
2021
Mile
4:25.13-Jan 30, 2021-Cooks Classic
2021
3000mSt
9:37.39-Feb 6, 2021
↓
International Track Meet, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
2021
5000m
15:06.25-Feb 13, 2021
↓
Porritt Classic
2020
1500m
3:59.92-Feb 28, 2020
↓
Team Ledger Harcourts Capital Classic
2020
2000m
5:31.83-Jan 18, 2020-Cooks Gardens, Whanganui (NZL)
2020
3000m
8:43.19-Jan 25, 2020
↓
Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
2020
3000mSt
9:17.76-Feb 23, 2020
↓
Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
2020
5000m
14:40.26-Dec 18, 2020
↓
Night of 5's, AUT Millennium, Auckland
2020
10000m
31:22.28-Dec 5, 2020
↓
Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington (NZL)
2020
Semi
1:11:27-Oct 11, 2020--
2019
1500m
3:57.51-Jan 15, 2019
↓
Cooks Classic, Whanganui
2019
3000m
8:22.84-Jan 18, 2019
↓
Capital Classic
2019
10Kilometr
32:20-Sep 15, 2019
↓
New Zealand Road Running Championships
2019
10000m
32:20.23-Nov 9, 2019
↓
Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington (NZL)
2018
3000m
8:40.21-Jan 20, 2018
↓
Whanganui (NZL)
2018
5000m
14:20.30-Dec 21, 2018
↓
Auckland (NZL)
2018
10000m
30:06.94-Nov 10, 2018
↓
Wellington (NZL)
2018
10Kilometr
31:08-Aug 18, 2018
↓
Lower Hutt (NZL)

2021

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:10.73-Nov 20Central League Meeting #2, Manawatu Community Athletic Track, Palmerston North
1500m
4:07.33-Feb 20Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
5000m
15:06.25-Feb 13Porritt Classic
3000mSt
9:37.39-Feb 6International Track Meet, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
Mile
4:25.13-Jan 30Cooks Classic
1500m
4:06.96-Jan 1Twilight Meeting, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga

2020

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:40.26-Dec 18Night of 5's, AUT Millennium, Auckland
10000m
31:22.28-Dec 5The Agency Group 10000m Festival, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington - Invitational Events
Semi
1:11:27-Oct 11Wairarapa Country Half Marathon, Masterton
10000m
32:28.01-Mar 21New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland - Mixed Races
5000m
15:05.26-Mar 7New Zealand Championships, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
5000m
15:05.26-Mar 6New Zealand Championships, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
1500m
3:59.92-Feb 28Team Ledger Harcourts Capital Classic
3000mSt
9:17.76-Feb 23Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
3000m
8:43.19-Jan 25Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
2000m
5:31.83-Jan 18Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:20.23-Nov 9The Agency Group 10000m, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
10Kilometr
32:20-Sep 15New Zealand Road Running Championships
3000m
8:22.84-Jan 18Capital Classic
1500m
3:57.51-Jan 15Cooks Classic, Whanganui

2018

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:55.01-Dec 28Christchurch Christmas Cracker Twilight Meeting, Christchurch
5000m
15:02.34-Dec 28Christchurch Christmas Cracker Twilight Meeting, Christchurch
5000m
14:20.30-Dec 21Auckland Night of 5's, Auckland
10000m
30:06.94-Nov 10Wellington
10Kilometr
31:11-Sep 2Cambridge New Zeeland 10 km Road Running Championships, Cambridge
10Kilometr
31:08-Aug 18Wellington 10 km Road Running Championships, Lower Hutt
5000m
14:59.79-Mar 24Wellington
5000m
15:07.98-Mar 10New Zealand Championships, Hamilton
5000m
15:07.98-Mar 9New Zealand Championships, Hamilton
10000m
32:56.00-Feb 24New Zealand 10,000m Championships
3000m
8:40.21-Jan 20Capital Classic, Whanganui

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Niam Macdonald's 10 000 m personal best?

Niam Macdonald's 10 000 m personal best is 30:06.94, set on Nov 10, 2018 in Wellington (NZL).

Which events does Niam Macdonald compete in?

Niam Macdonald competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Niam Macdonald perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 4:06.96, set on Jan 1, 2021 in Tauranga Domain, Tauranga (NZL).