Federation · NZL
New Zealand national best marks
Best marks by New Zealand athletes in each event, compiled from the all-time lists we import. Derived national bests — not official national records (see note below).
36
Stored marks
31
Distinct marks shown
Men's 800m
Derived 14 Sep 2026
| # | Athlete | Mark | Date | Venue | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Preston | 1:44.04 | 25 May 2024 | — | — |
| 2 | Peter Snell | 1:44.3 | 3 Feb 1962 | — | — |
| 3 | James Preston | 1:44.87 | 15 Mar 2024 | — | — |
| 4 | John Walker | 1:44.92 | 29 Jan 1974 | — | — |
| 5 | James Harding | 1:44.94 | 21 Jun 2026 | — | — |
| 6 | James Preston | 1:45.07 | 14 Mar 2026 | — | — |
| 7 | Peter Snell | 1:45.1 | 16 Oct 1964 | — | — |
| 8 | James Preston | 1:45.17 | 19 May 2024 | — | — |
| 9 | John Walker | 1:45.3 | 29 Dec 1973 | — | — |
| 9= | John Walker | 1:45.3 | 22 Jun 1974 | — | — |
| 9= | James Preston | 1:45.30 | 18 Jun 2022 | — | — |
| 12 | James Preston | 1:45.37 | 14 Jun 2022 | — | — |
| 13 | Shaun Farrell | 1:45.45 | 28 Feb 1998 | — | — |
| 14 | John Walker | 1:45.49 | 4 Jul 1982 | — | — |
| 15 | James Preston | 1:45.50 | 10 Feb 2024 | — | — |
| 16 | Shaun Farrell | 1:45.52 | 25 Feb 1998 | — | — |
| 17 | Nick Willis | 1:45.54 | 31 Jul 2004 | — | — |
| 18 | Brad Mathas | 1:45.59 | 5 Jun 2024 | — | — |
| 19 | Brad Mathas | 1:45.62 | 8 Jun 2024 | — | — |
| 20 | James Harding | 1:45.66 | 8 May 2026 | — | — |
| 21 | Brad Mathas | 1:45.75 | 21 Jun 2023 | — | — |
| 22 | John Walker | 1:45.76 | 10 Jul 1976 | — | — |
| 23 | Brad Mathas | 1:45.80 | 25 May 2024 | — | — |
| 24 | James Preston | 1:45.82 | 8 Jul 2026 | — | — |
| 25 | James Preston | 1:45.85 | 23 Feb 2023 | — | — |
| 25= | Brad Mathas | 1:45.85 | 28 Jun 2024 | — | — |
| 27 | Sam Ruthe | 1:45.86 | 17 Jan 2026 | — | — |
| 28 | Nick Willis | 1:45.87 | 31 May 2008 | — | — |
| 29 | Brad Mathas | 1:45.88 | 26 Jun 2024 | — | — |
| 30 | James Preston | 1:45.89 | 20 Jan 2024 | — | — |
| 31 | John Walker | 1:45.9 | 24 Jan 1975 | — | — |
| 31= | Peter Peerless | 1:45.9 | 22 Mar 1984 | — | — |
| 31= | James Preston | 1:45.90 | 5 Aug 2023 | — | — |
| 34 | Brad Mathas | 1:45.93 | 17 May 2024 | — | — |
| 35 | Samuel Tanner | 1:45.94 | 17 Jan 2026 | — | — |
| 36 | Brad Mathas | 1:45.95 | 22 Aug 2023 | — | — |
Every mark in scope within the compiled depth. Equal marks share a rank ("1=" style). An athlete with marks for two nations appears under each nation represented at the time (e.g. Obikwelu under Nigeria and Portugal).
About this derivation
These lists are derived from the marks in our database — including the complete legal all-time lists imported from alltime-athletics.com — grouped by the nation the athlete was representing at each mark. They are not official national records: federations ratify national records under their own eligibility rules, and some marks here may not qualify.