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Taonga Mbambo
NZLMenBirth dateFeb 12, 2001
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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.
Key facts
Half Marathon
1:03:45
5000 m
13:50.05
Last competition
46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Jan 10, 2026 · 33:53
Age
25 years old
As of Sep 22, 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
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | 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 |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 29:54 | - | Oct 26, 2024 | ↑ | New Zealand 10km Road Running Championships |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:20.94 | - | Apr 8, 2023 | ↑ | Ebanks Invitational |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-track | 14:22.60 | - | Jan 27, 2023 | - | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 10000m | 29:55.78 | - | Apr 21, 2023 | ↑ | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:51.63 | - | Mar 19, 2022 | ↑ | Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2022 | Mile | 4:18.32 | - | Jan 28, 2022 | ↑ | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | mile-short-track | 4:18.32 | - | Jan 28, 2022 | - | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:12.47 | - | Feb 12, 2022 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track | 8:12.47 | - | Feb 12, 2022 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:20.08 | - | May 14, 2022 | ↑ | Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 30:56.81 | - | May 7, 2022 | ↑ | Sports Backer Stadium, Richmond, VA (USA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:55.66 | - | Apr 3, 2021 | ↑ | Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:33.41 | - | Mar 19, 2021 | ↑ | Villanova University, Villanova, PA (USA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:34.67 | - | Apr 9, 2021 | ↑ | Temple Sports Complex, Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 30:32.02 | - | Apr 16, 2021 | ↑ | UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA) |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 8:58.89 | - | Mar 1, 2020 | ↑ | Mackal Fieldhouse, Kingston, RI (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:58.89 | - | Mar 1, 2020 | ↑ | Mackal Fieldhouse, Kingston, RI (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 8:58.48 | - | Jan 18, 2019 | ↑ | Capital Classic |
| 2019 | 5000m | 16:00.53 | - | Mar 8, 2019 | ↑ | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2019 | CrossCount | 28:11 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↓ | 43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus |
2026
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 33:53 | - | Jan 10 | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
2025
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:31 | - | Oct 12 | Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K |
10Kilometr | 29:39 | - | Sep 21 | Run Prix |
Semi | 1:03:45 | - | Apr 13 | Christchurch Half Marathon |
5000m | 14:38.80 | - | Mar 6 | New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin |
3000m | 8:06.63 | - | Feb 1 | Potts Classic |
Mile | 4:18.0HT | - | Jan 11 | Lovelock Classic |
Mile | 4:18.0HT | - | Jan 11 | Lovelock Classic |
3000m | 8:29.4HT | - | Jan 11 | Lovelock Classic |
3000m | 8:29.4HT | - | Jan 11 | Lovelock Classic |
2024
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:58.19 | - | Dec 21 | AAI 5000m Championships, AUT Millennium, Auckland |
10000m | 29:16.98 | - | Dec 14 | Australian 10,000m Championships |
10Kilometr | 29:54 | - | Oct 26 | New Zealand 10km Road Running Championships |
5000m | 14:34.04 | - | May 25 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
5000m | 14:34.04 | - | May 24 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
5000m | 13:50.05 | - | May 9 | West Point Twilight, Military Academy Shea Stadium, West Point, NY |
5000m | 14:13.62 | - | May 5 | Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA |
5000m | 14:13.62 | - | May 4 | Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA |
5000m | 13:59.56 | - | Apr 27 | The Penn Relay Carnival |
5000m | 13:59.56 | - | Apr 25 | The Penn Relay Carnival |
5000m | 14:04.65 | - | Apr 13 | Larry Ellis Invitational |
5000m | 14:04.65 | - | Apr 12 | Larry Ellis Invitational |
10000m | 29:45.05 | - | Mar 30 | Sam Howell Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ |
2023
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 30:09.58 | - | May 7 | Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
10000m | 30:09.58 | - | May 6 | Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
10000m | 29:55.78 | - | Apr 21 | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA |
5000m | 14:20.94 | - | Apr 8 | Ebanks Invitational |
5000m-short-track | 14:42.30 | - | Feb 25 | 2023 Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships |
5000m-short-track | DNF | - | Feb 11 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
5000m-short-track | 14:22.60 | - | Jan 28 | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
5000m-short-track | 14:22.60 | - | Jan 27 | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
2022
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:20.08 | - | May 14 | Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ |
10000m | 30:56.81 | - | May 7 | Atlantic 10 Outdoor Championships, Sports Backer Stadium, Richmond, VA |
1500m | 3:51.73 | - | Apr 15 | Larry Ellis Invitational, Princeton, NJ - Seeded |
1500m | 3:53.11 | - | Apr 2 | Sam Howell Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ |
5000m | 14:26.27 | - | Mar 24 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
1500m | 3:51.63 | - | Mar 19 | Penn Challenge, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA |
3000m-short-track | 8:29.92 | - | Feb 27 | Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships, George Mason University Indoor Fieldhouse, Fairfax, VA (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:12.47 | - | Feb 12 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Seeded |
3000m-short-track | 8:15.64 | - | Feb 5 | Dr. Sander Invitational |
mile-short-track | 4:18.32 | - | Jan 28 | Great Dane Classic, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) |
2021
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 30:40.02 | - | May 1 | Atlantic 10 Conference Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA |
10000m | 30:32.02 | - | Apr 16 | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA |
5000m | 14:34.67 | - | Apr 9 | Temple Invitational, Temple Sports Complex, Philadelphia, PA |
1500m | 3:55.66 | - | Apr 3 | Big Five Meet, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA |
3000m | 8:33.41 | - | Mar 19 | Villanova Opener, Villanova University, Villanova, PA |
2020
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | DNF | - | Dec 18 | Night of 5's, AUT Millennium, Auckland |
3000m-short-track | 8:58.89 | - | Mar 1 | Atlantic 10 Conference Indoor Championships, Mackal Fieldhouse, Kingston, RI (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:59.47 | - | Feb 7 | U Albany Winter Classic, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) |
2019
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 28:11 | - | Mar 30 | 43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Taonga Mbambo's Half Marathon personal best?
Taonga Mbambo's Half Marathon personal best is 1:03:45, set on Apr 13, 2025 in Christchurch (NZL).
Which events does Taonga Mbambo compete in?
Taonga Mbambo competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.
How did Taonga Mbambo perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 33:53, set on Jan 10, 2026. Last competition: 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships on Jan 10, 2026, 33:53.