Niamh Motley

Born
Sep 23, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Niamh Motley is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on September 23, 2005. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:15.34 in the 800m, 4:30.08 in the 1500m, 5:05.94 in the Mile, 4:59.99 in the Mile and 10:58.09 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:41.87
2026 season best10:15.52May 15, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m4:30.08
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 28, 2026 · 11:04.51

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:41.87, 1500 m 4:30.08, 2026 season best 10:15.52 (May 15, 2026) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 28, 2026, 11:04.51 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mChristchurch 2023New Zealand 800 m all-time list2:15.34904 pts––
1500mCA 2025New Zealand 1500 m all-time list4:30.08976 pts––
MileWhanganui 2023New Zealand Mile all-time list5:05.94875 pts––
MileIndoorMT 20264:59.99941 pts––
3000mChristchurch 2021New Zealand 3000 m all-time list10:58.09746 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:30.01–Apr 16, 2026–
2026Mile Indoor4:59.99–Feb 6, 2026Carignan Classic
20263000mSt 10:15.52–May 15, 2026Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m 17:06.74–May 16, 2026Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025800m Indoor2:16.23–Feb 7, 2025Riverfront Invitational & Multis, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i) - Invitational Events
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:16.23–Feb 7, 2025Riverfront Invitational & Multis, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i) - Invitational Events
20251500m 4:30.08–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2025Mile Indoor5:07.18–Feb 8, 2025Riverfront Invitational & Multis, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i) - Invitational Events
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Niamh Motley's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 10:41.87, set on Apr 25, 2025 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Niamh Motley competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 10:15.52, set on May 15, 2026. Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 28, 2026, 11:04.51.