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Yves Nimubona

Yves Nimubona

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Birth dateAug 15, 1998
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Yves Nimubona is a Rwanda middle-distance runner, born on August 15, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:48.2h in the 1500m, 7:48.33 in the 3000m, 13:14.01 in the 5000m, 27:54.12 in the 10000m and 1:01:18 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Rwanda.

Key facts
5000 m
13:14.01
#569 all-time
3000 Metres Short Track
7:48.33
2026 season best
31:32
Jan 25, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Brose Night Run Prievidza
Sep 12, 2026 · DNF
Brose Night Run Prievidza
Age
28 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: 5000 m 13:14.01 (#569 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:48.33, 2026 season best 31:32 (Jan 25, 2026) · Last competition: Brose Night Run Prievidza, Sep 12, 2026, DNF · 28 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:48.2HT
3000m
7:48.33
13:14.01
#569 all-time
27:54.12
#966 all-time
1:01:18
2:13:01
3000m-short-track
7:48.33
10Kilometr
27:49

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
CrossCount
31:32-Jan 25, 2026
↓
69° Campaccio - International Cross Country
2026
Semi
1:02:01-Mar 15, 2026
↑
La 21 di Reggio Half Marathon & 10km
2025
5000m
13:24.80-Jun 2, 2025
↑
61° Palio Città della Quercia, Stadio Quercia, Rovereto
2025
CrossCount
25:03-Nov 23, 2025
↓
93rd Cinque Mulini, San Vittore Olona - XC 8.2km
2025
10Kilometr
32:03-Nov 2, 2025
↓
12 Trofeo Del Mare
2025
Semi
1:01:18-Mar 23, 2025
↑
Stramilano Half Marathon, Milano
2025
Marathon
2:13:01-Apr 13, 2025-NN Marathon Rotterdam
2024
3000m
7:48.33-Feb 7, 2024
↑
Meeting Ciudad de Valencia
2024
3000m-short-track
7:48.33-Feb 7, 2024-Meeting Ciudad de Valencia
2024
5000m
13:14.01-Jul 6, 2024
↑
FAST5000
2024
10Kilometr
27:49-Jan 14, 2024
↓
10K Valencia Ibercaja
2024
10000m
27:54.12-Aug 2, 2024
↑
The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
2024
CrossCount
28:02-Feb 25, 2024
↓
47.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor - ECCC XC, Albufeira - ECCC Cross Country
2024
Semi
1:03:45-Nov 3, 2024
↑
StraCivitanova - 13° Mezzamaratona
2023
5000m
13:32.65-Apr 29, 2023
↑
WMD - Night Walk and Middle Distance Night
2023
10000m
28:02.23-Apr 16, 2023
↑
Campionati Regionale 10.000m
2023
CrossCount
29:30-Nov 11, 2023
↓
Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 9.6km
2022
1500m
3:48.2h-Feb 19, 2022-Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali (RWA)
2022
3000m
7:48.91-Mar 25, 2022
↑
Stade Gouled, Djibouti (DJI)
2022
5000m
13:15.9h-Feb 19, 2022
↑
Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali (RWA)
2022
10000m
29:39.44-Jun 8, 2022
↑
African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
2021
5000m
14:03.40-May 16, 2021
↑
National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka (ZAM)
2021
Semi
1:09:51-Mar 5, 2021
↑
Djibouti International Half Marathon, Djibouti

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
DNF-Sep 12Brose Night Run Prievidza
Semi
1:02:01-Mar 15La 21 di Reggio Half Marathon & 10km
Semi
1:04:41-Feb 15White Marble Half Marathon & 10km
CrossCount
31:32-Jan 2569° Campaccio - International Cross Country

2024

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:45-Nov 3StraCivitanova - 13° Mezzamaratona
10Kilometr
28:27-Oct 6Arezzo 10
10000m
27:54.12-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
10000m
27:54.12-Aug 2The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
5000m
13:14.01-Jul 6FAST5000
5000m
13:22.40-Jun 22Track Night Vienna, LAZ Wien, Wien
5000m
13:43.59-Jun 2Atletica 2000 Meeting, Polisportivo Comunale, San Vito al Tagliamento
10000m
28:46.70-May 18Night of the 10,000m PBs, Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London
10000m
DNF-Apr 13Campionato Regionale Individuale Assoluto 10.000 su Pista, Centro Gabre Gabric, Brescia
CrossCount
31:21-Mar 10Italian Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 8.0km
CrossCount
28:02-Feb 2547.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor - ECCC XC, Albufeira - ECCC Cross Country
3000m-short-track
7:48.33-Feb 7Meeting Ciudad de Valencia
CrossCount
28:29:00-Jan 21Cross Cup de Hannut, Stade Lucien Gustin, Hannut - XC 9.0km
10Kilometr
27:49-Jan 1410K Valencia Ibercaja
CrossCount
29:44-Jan 667° Campaccio-International Cross Country, San Giorgio su Legnano - XC 10.0km

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:20.20-Aug 6XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
10000m
29:39.44-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
10000m
29:39.44-Jun 8African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
3000m
7:48.91-Mar 25Meeting International, Stade Gouled, Djibouti
5000m
13:15.9HT-Feb 19National Track and Field Series, Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali
1500m
3:48.2HT-Feb 19National Track and Field Series, Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:03.40-May 16All Comers Meet, National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka
Semi
1:09:51-Mar 5Djibouti International Half Marathon, Djibouti

Honours

6

African Athletics Championships

10,000 Metres

2022
5

XXII Commonwealth Games

5000 Metres

2022
6

African Athletics Championships

10,000 Metres

2022
5

XXII Commonwealth Games

5000 Metres

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yves Nimubona's 5000 m personal best?

Yves Nimubona's 5000 m personal best is 13:14.01, set on Jul 6, 2024 in Parc des Sports, Maisons-Laffitte (FRA), #569 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yves Nimubona compete in?

Yves Nimubona competes in the 5000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Yves Nimubona perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 31:32, set on Jan 25, 2026. Last competition: Brose Night Run Prievidza on Sep 12, 2026, DNF.