Thomas Richards
New ZealandActive- Born
- Jan 31, 1992 (34 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
Thomas Richards is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on January 31, 1992. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 4:03.60 in the 1500m, 4:27.55 in the Mile, 8:47.16 in the 3000m, 14:55.41 in the 5000m and 31:32.57 in the 10000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 10 000 m31:32.57
2026 season best32:24.13Jan 10, 2026 · Aorangi Stadium, Timaru
Personal best · 5000 m14:55.41
Last competitionTCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICSAug 30, 2026 · 2:28:41
As of Oct 27, 2026: 10 000 m 31:32.57, 5000 m 14:55.41, 2026 season best 32:24.13 (Jan 10, 2026, Aorangi Stadium, Timaru (NZL)) · Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS, Aug 30, 2026, 2:28:41 · 34 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mile | 4:27.55 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | Pak'n Save Cooks International Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:58.09 | – | Feb 21, 2026 | International Track Meet |
| 2026 | 5000m | 15:17.21 | – | Mar 6, 2026 | New Zealand Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | 10000m | 32:24.13 | – | Jan 10, 2026 | New Zealand 10,000m Championships |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:28:41 | – | Aug 30, 2026 | TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:55.41 | – | Dec 20, 2025 | Night of 5's |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 31:43 | – | Aug 30, 2025 | New Zealand 10km Road Running Championships |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:35:22 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | New Zealand Marathon Championships |