Nikiwe Mongwe

RSAWomen

Birth dateMay 18, 2001

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Nikiwe Mongwe is a South Africa sprinter, born on May 18, 2001. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.96 in the 100m, 23.63 in the 200m, 52.68 in the 400m, 3:53.05 in the 4x400m and 7.71 in the 60m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts

400 m

52.68

200 Metres Short Track

23.92

2026 season best

53.21

May 22, 2026 · Straus Track at UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC (USA)

2026 season best

Last competition

NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

May 22, 2026 · 53.21

NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Record

National record · 400 Metres Short Track 54.27

National record

Age

25 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 400 m 52.68, 200 Metres Short Track 23.92, 2026 season best 53.21 (May 22, 2026, Straus Track at UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC (USA)) · Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 22, 2026, 53.21 · National record (400 Metres Short Track) · 25 years old

NCAA all-time #78 in 300 Metres Short Track

Personal bests

11.96*

23.63

52.68

3:53.05

7.71

54.27

23.92

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	200m	23.63	+0.0	May 20, 2026	↑	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026	200m-short-track	23.92	-	Mar 5, 2026	↑	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
2026	200m-short-tracki	23.95	-	Feb 20, 2026	↑	-
2026	400m	53.21	-	May 22, 2026	↓	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026	400m-short-track	54.27	-	Mar 7, 2026	↑	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
2026	400m-short-tracki	55.07	-	Feb 20, 2026	↑	-
2026	4x400m	4:04.36	-	Jan 17, 2026	↓	Alsup Invite
2025	200m	24.47	-	Feb 8, 2025	↑	Bearcat Invite
2025	200m-short-track	24.80	-	Jan 31, 2025	↑	Washburn Open, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events
2025	400m	60.28	-	Feb 1, 2025	↓	Washburn Open, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events
2025	400m-short-track	60.28	-	Feb 1, 2025	↑	Washburn Open, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events
2024	400m	52.68	-	May 24, 2024	↓	NAIA Track & Field National Championships
2024	4x400m	3:53.05	-	May 22, 2024	↓	NAIA Track & Field National Championships
2022	60m	7.71	-	Mar 4, 2022	-	Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)
2022	200m-short-track	25.29	-	Feb 5, 2022	↑	Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2022	200m	25.29	-	Feb 5, 2022	↑	Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2021	100m	11.96	+3.0	Mar 23, 2021	↑	Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg (RSA)
2021	200m	24.46	-	Feb 27, 2021	↑	Stadium, Boksburg (RSA)
2020	100m	12.09	-	Feb 8, 2020	↑	UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg (RSA)
2020	200m	24.58	+2.7	Dec 5, 2020	↑	Stadium, Boksburg (RSA)
2019	100m	12.37	+1.7	Mar 28, 2019	↑	Paarl (RSA)
2019	200m	25.08	+2.0	Mar 29, 2019	↑	Paarl (RSA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	53.21	-	May 22	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
400m	53.74	-	May 21	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
400m	53.74	-	May 20	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
200m	23.63	+0.0	May 20	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
400m	53.21	-	May 20	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
200m	23.65	+0.2	May 9	Pitt State "The Almost Last Chance" Invitational
400m	54.81	-	Apr 10	John Jacobs Invitational
200m-short-track	23.92	-	Mar 7	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
400m-short-track	54.27	-	Mar 7	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
400m-short-track	55.10	-	Mar 6	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
200m-short-track	24.28	-	Mar 6	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
200m-short-track	23.92	-	Mar 5	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
400m-short-track	54.27	-	Mar 5	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
400m-short-track	55.10	-	Mar 5	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
200m-short-track	24.28	-	Mar 5	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
400m-short-track	54.95	-	Feb 14	Ichabod Invitational
200m-short-track	DNS	-	Feb 6	Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
400m-short-track	DNF	-	Feb 6	Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
4x400m	4:04.36	-	Jan 17	Alsup Invite
200m	24.35	-	Jan 17	Alsup Invite

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
300m-short-tracki	39.02	-	Dec 6	2025 Mel Tjeerdsma Classic
200m	24.47	-	Feb 8	Bearcat Invite
200m-short-track	24.80	-	Feb 1	Washburn Open, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events
400m-short-track	60.28	-	Feb 1	Washburn Open, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events
200m-short-track	24.80	-	Jan 31	Washburn Open, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	52.68	-	May 24	NAIA Track & Field National Championships
400m	53.46	-	May 23	NAIA Track & Field National Championships
4x400m	3:53.05	-	May 22	NAIA Track & Field National Championships
400m	53.30	-	Apr 20	Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events
400m	53.30	-	Apr 19	Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events
400m	53.63	-	Apr 19	Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
60m	7.71	-	Mar 4	NJCAA Indoor Championships, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
200m-short-track	25.29	-	Feb 5	Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
60m	7.87	-	Feb 4	Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	24.56	+0.0	Apr 16	South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
100m	11.97	+1.5	Apr 15	South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
200m	24.56	-	Apr 15	South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
100m	11.96	+3.0	Mar 23	ASA Athletix Invitational Meeting, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
200m	24.46	-	Feb 27	CGA Open Meet Two, Stadium, Boksburg
200m	24.46	-	Feb 27	CGA Open Meet Two, Stadium, Boksburg
100m	12.27	-2.0	Feb 20	CGA Open Meet One, Stadium, Boksburg

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	24.58	+2.7	Dec 5	CGA Open Meeting 2, Stadium, Boksburg - U20 Events
100m	12.26	+0.7	Nov 14	CGA Open Meeting, Stadium, Boksburg - U20 Events
200m	25.07	-1.0	Mar 14	CGA Ch., UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg - U20 Events
100m	12.19	+0.8	Mar 14	CGA Ch., UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg - U20 Events
200m	25.17	-0.4	Feb 29	Puma School of Speed #5, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
100m	12.29	-0.2	Feb 29	Puma School of Speed #5, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
100m	12.16	+0.9	Feb 29	Puma School of Speed #5, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
200m	25.50	-0.9	Feb 22	CGA Open Leaugue Meeting, UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg - U20 Events
100m	12.09	-	Feb 8	CGA Open Track Meeting, UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg - U20 Events

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nikiwe Mongwe's 400 m personal best?

Nikiwe Mongwe's 400 m personal best is 52.68, set on May 24, 2024 in Wildcat Track, Marion, IN (USA).

Which events does Nikiwe Mongwe compete in?

Nikiwe Mongwe competes in the 400 m and 200 Metres Short Track.

How did Nikiwe Mongwe perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 53.21, set on May 22, 2026 in Straus Track at UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC (USA). Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 22, 2026, 53.21.

Nikiwe Mongwe

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2022

2021

2020

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions