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Nicola Jansen
RSAWomenBirth dateApr 5, 2002
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Nicola Jansen is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on April 5, 2002. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:21.57 in the 1500m, 4:47.25 in the Mile, 9:02.49 in the 3000m, 15:52.03 in the 5000m and 32:53.18 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
9:06.87
10 000 m
32:53.18
2026 season best
9:06.87
Jan 30, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
Age
24 years old
As of Sep 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:06.87, 10 000 m 32:53.18, 2026 season best 9:06.87 (Jan 30, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series 3, Aug 1, 2026, 38:00 · 24 years old
PB
Personal bests
4:21.57
4:47.25
9:02.49
15:52.03
32:53.18
9:06.87
34:15
4:47.25
16:25.06
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:29.35 | - | Apr 24, 2026 | ↑ | Don Kirby Tailwind Twilight |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:02.49 | - | Feb 13, 2026 | ↑ | - |
| 2026 | 3000m | 9:02.49 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↑ | Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 9:06.87 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track | 16:20.81 | - | Feb 26, 2026 | ↑ | Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i) |
| 2026 | 5000m | 16:35.57 | - | May 1, 2026 | ↑ | Payton Jordan Invitational |
| 2026 | 10000m | 34:17.60 | - | Apr 16, 2026 | ↓ | - |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 38:00 | - | Aug 1, 2026 | ↓ | SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series 3 |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:21.57 | - | Apr 18, 2025 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 4:47.25 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | - | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:49.62 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | - | Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m | 9:16.76 | - | Feb 14, 2025 | ↑ | Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 9:38.24 | - | Mar 1, 2025 | ↑ | Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:01.18 | - | Apr 17, 2025 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2025 | 10000m | 32:56.14 | - | Jul 21, 2025 | ↓ | FISU World University Games |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 34:15 | - | Aug 2, 2025 | ↓ | SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series - ASA 3, Tshwane |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:22.58 | - | Apr 27, 2024 | ↑ | Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
| 2024 | 5000m | 15:52.03 | - | Apr 12, 2024 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-track | 16:25.06 | - | Dec 7, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2024 | 10000m | 32:53.18 | - | Mar 29, 2024 | ↓ | Stanford Invitational |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:23.60 | - | Apr 21, 2023 | ↑ | Gary Weineke Memorial, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL |
| 2023 | 3000m | 9:13.61 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-track | 9:13.61 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 5000m | 16:33.58 | - | Apr 1, 2023 | ↑ | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 20:06 | - | Nov 18, 2023 | - | NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:23.82 | - | Apr 22, 2022 | ↑ | Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA) |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track | 9:24.48 | - | Feb 28, 2022 | ↑ | Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 9:32.03 | - | Jan 29, 2022 | ↑ | Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 16:11.99 | - | Feb 11, 2022 | ↑ | Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m-short-track | 16:31.32 | - | Feb 27, 2022 | ↑ | Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:39.10 | - | Mar 20, 2021 | ↑ | DP de Villiers Stadium, Sasolburg (RSA) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:43.43 | - | Apr 8, 2021 | ↑ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 17:18.82 | - | Apr 10, 2021 | ↑ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 10:40.74 | - | Nov 14, 2020 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 18:37.11 | - | Nov 28, 2020 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
2026
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 38:00 | - | Aug 1 | SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series 3 |
5000m | 16:35.57 | - | May 1 | Payton Jordan Invitational |
1500m | 4:29.35 | - | Apr 24 | Don Kirby Tailwind Twilight |
10000m | 34:17.60 | - | Apr 16 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational |
10000m | DNF | - | Apr 3 | Stanford Invitational |
3000m-short-track | 9:19.51 | - | Feb 28 | Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i) |
5000m-short-track | 16:20.81 | - | Feb 26 | Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i) |
3000m-short-track | 9:19.51 | - | Feb 26 | Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i) |
3000m | 9:02.49 | - | Feb 14 | Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i) |
3000m-short-tracki | 9:02.49 | - | Feb 13 | 2026 Husky Classic |
3000m-short-track | 9:06.87 | - | Jan 30 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
2025
25 performances2024
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 16:25.06 | - | Dec 7 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
5000m | 16:16.95 | - | May 25 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
10000m | 35:47.87 | - | May 23 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
10000m | 35:47.87 | - | May 22 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
5000m | 16:16.95 | - | May 22 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
5000m | 16:10.07 | - | May 11 | Mountain West Outdoor Championships |
10000m | 34:11.80 | - | May 10 | Mountain West Outdoor Championships |
10000m | 34:11.80 | - | May 9 | Mountain West Outdoor Championships |
5000m | 16:10.07 | - | May 9 | Mountain West Outdoor Championships |
1500m | 4:22.58 | - | Apr 27 | Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
1500m | 4:23.98 | - | Apr 13 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m | 15:52.03 | - | Apr 12 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m | 15:52.03 | - | Apr 11 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
1500m | 4:23.98 | - | Apr 11 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Nicola Jansen's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Nicola Jansen's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:06.87, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).
Which events does Nicola Jansen compete in?
Nicola Jansen competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.
How did Nicola Jansen perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 9:06.87, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: SPAR Women's Grand Prix Series 3 on Aug 1, 2026, 38:00.