Portia Ngwenya

Portia Ngwenya

Born
Aug 2, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · Half Marathon

Portia Ngwenya is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on August 2, 1988. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:38.33 in the 1500m, 9:51.61 in the 3000m, 16:39.23 in the 5000m, 36:01.97 in the 10000m and 1:17:21 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road34:13
2018 season best35:16Aug 19, 2018 · Pietermaritzburg
Personal best · Half Marathon1:17:21

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 34:13, Half Marathon 1:17:21, 2018 season best 35:16 (Aug 19, 2018, Pietermaritzburg (RSA)) · 38 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mPretoria 2013South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:38.33463 pts–
3000mPotchefstroom 2011South Africa 3000 m all-time list9:51.61503 pts–
5000mPretoria 2008South Africa 5000 m all-time list16:39.23540 pts–
10000mStellenbosch 2013South Africa 10 000 m all-time list36:01.97512 pts–
SemiPort Elizabeth 2018South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:17:21591 pts–
10KilometrKimberley 201234:13–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201810Kilometr 35:16–Aug 19, 2018Pietermaritzburg (RSA)
2018Semi 1:17:21–Jul 28, 2018Port Elizabeth Half Marathon
20175000m 19:01.02–Apr 29, 2017Cape Town (RSA)
201710000m 39:20.41–Apr 28, 2017Cape Town (RSA)
20151500m 4:39.45–Apr 24, 2015Stellenbosch (RSA)
201510Kilometr 36:37–May 16, 2015Polokwane (RSA)
2015Semi 1:18:34–Jul 25, 2015South African Half Marathon Championships
20131500m 4:38.33–Feb 9, 2013Pretoria (RSA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Portia Ngwenya's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 34:13, set on May 19, 2012 in Kimberley (RSA).

Portia Ngwenya competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Half Marathon.

2018 season best: 35:16, set on Aug 19, 2018 in Pietermaritzburg (RSA).