Taonga Mbambo
New ZealandActive- Born
- Feb 12, 2001 (25 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 5000 m
Taonga Mbambo is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on February 12, 2001. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:51.63 in the 1500m, 4:18.0h in the Mile, 8:06.63 in the 3000m, 13:50.05 in the 5000m and 29:16.98 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:03:45
2026 season best33:53Jan 10, 2026
Personal best · 5000 m13:50.05
Last competition46th World Athletics Cross Country ChampionshipsJan 10, 2026 · 33:53
As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:03:45, 5000 m 13:50.05, 2026 season best 33:53 (Jan 10, 2026) · Last competition: 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Jan 10, 2026, 33:53 · 25 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CrossCount | 33:53 | – | Jan 10, 2026 | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:18.0h | – | Jan 11, 2025 | Lovelock Classic |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:06.63 | – | Feb 1, 2025 | Potts Classic |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:38.80 | – | Mar 6, 2025 | New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 29:39 | – | Sep 21, 2025 | Run Prix |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:03:45 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | Christchurch Half Marathon |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:50.05 | – | May 9, 2024 | West Point Twilight, Military Academy Shea Stadium, West Point, NY |
| 2024 | 10000m | 29:16.98 | – | Dec 14, 2024 | Australian 10,000m Championships |