Riana Nel
South AfricaActive- Born
- Jul 21, 2004 (22 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 3000 m
Riana Nel is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on July 21, 2004. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:14.21 in the 800m, 4:41.17 in the 1500m, 5:14.45 in the Mile, 10:01.17 in the 3000m and 7:49.67 in the 2000Metres. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 800 m2:14.21
2026 season best2:19.22Feb 18, 2026
Personal best · 3000 m10:01.17
Last competitionCape Town City Marathon - 10km Peace RunMay 24, 2026 · 36:45
As of Nov 7, 2026: 800 m 2:14.21, 3000 m 10:01.17, 2026 season best 2:19.22 (Feb 18, 2026) · Last competition: Cape Town City Marathon - 10km Peace Run, May 24, 2026, 36:45 · 22 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2000MetresPotchefstroom 20217:49.67–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 2:19.22 | – | Feb 18, 2026 | Fast Track 2, Hoërskool Stadium, Stellenbosch |
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:30.49 | – | Apr 10, 2026 | Cape Miller Continental Tour |
| 2026 | 3000m | 9:51.09 | – | Mar 6, 2026 | Fast Track 3 |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 36:45 | – | May 24, 2026 | Cape Town City Marathon - 10km Peace Run |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:52.75 | – | Jan 24, 2025 | WPA T&F League |
| 2025 | 3000m | 10:01.17 | – | Dec 9, 2025 | Fast Track Series 9 |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:19.70 | – | Apr 29, 2024 | Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - Pre-Programme |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:42.61 | – | Apr 26, 2024 | Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town |