Nicola Smith

Born
Oct 22, 2009 (17 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m

Nicola Smith is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on October 22, 2009. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:19.51 in the 800m, 4:32.87 in the 1500m and 10:01.68 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 1500 m4:32.87
2026 season best4:32.87Jan 31, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
Personal best · 3000 m10:01.68
Last competitionSouth African 10km ChampionshipsOct 17, 2026 · 37:31

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:32.87, 3000 m 10:01.68, 2026 season best 4:32.87 (Jan 31, 2026, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: South African 10km Championships, Oct 17, 2026, 37:31 · 17 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mJohannesburg 2024South Africa 800 m all-time list2:19.51840 pts–
1500mJohannesburg 2026South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:32.87956 pts–
3000mPretoria 2026South Africa 3000 m all-time list10:01.68909 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:32.87–Jan 31, 2026CGA League 1 - Youth - Senior
20263000m 9:56.20–Feb 13, 2026Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events
202610Kilometr 37:31–Oct 17, 2026South African 10km Championships
20253000m 10:05.02–Mar 29, 2025South African U18 Championships
2024800m 2:19.51–Feb 3, 2024CGA TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE 2, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
20241500m 4:44.90–Mar 9, 2024CGA Youth,Junior & Under 23 Provincial Championships, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
20243000m 10:05.84–Mar 23, 2024South African U16 Championships
FAQ

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Nicola Smith's 1500 m personal best is 4:32.87, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA).

Nicola Smith competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 4:32.87, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: South African 10km Championships on Oct 17, 2026, 37:31.