Oliver Chignell
New ZealandActive- Born
- Feb 16, 1998 (28 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
Oliver Chignell is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on February 16, 1998. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:59.60 in the 800m, 3:43.79 in the 1500m, 3:59.77 in the Mile, 7:52.79 in the 3000m and 13:27.03 in the 5000m. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:52.21
2025 season best3:46.33Mar 9, 2025 · The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
Personal best · 5000 m13:27.03
Last competitionBox Hill BurnFeb 19, 2026 · DNF
As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 27:52.21 (#910 all-time), 5000 m 13:27.03, 2025 season best 3:46.33 (Mar 9, 2025, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL)) · Last competition: Box Hill Burn, Feb 19, 2026, DNF · 28 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:46.33 | – | Mar 9, 2025 | New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin |
| 2025 | 3000m | 7:58.28 | – | Feb 1, 2025 | Potts Classic |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:42.97 | – | Feb 15, 2025 | Adelaide Invitational |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:02:34 | – | Jul 5, 2025 | Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast - Australian Half Marathon Ch. |
| 2024 | 10000m | 28:35.08 | – | Dec 14, 2024 | Australian 10,000m Championships |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:03:22 | – | Jul 6, 2024 | Gold Coast Half Marathon |
| 2023 | 3000m | 8:08.51 | – | Feb 3, 2023 | Capital Classic |
| 2023 | 10000m | 28:16.22 | – | May 20, 2023 | Night of the 10,000m PB’s |