Federation · NZL
New Zealand national best marks
Best mark per athlete 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).
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Stored athletes
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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 | John Walker | 1:44.92 | 29 Jan 1974 | — | — |
| 4 | James Harding | 1:44.94 | 21 Jun 2026 | — | — |
| 5 | Shaun Farrell | 1:45.45 | 28 Feb 1998 | — | — |
| 6 | Nick Willis | 1:45.54 | 31 Jul 2004 | — | — |
| 7 | Brad Mathas | 1:45.59 | 5 Jun 2024 | — | — |
| 8 | Sam Ruthe | 1:45.86 | 17 Jan 2026 | — | — |
| 9 | Peter Peerless | 1:45.9 | 22 Mar 1984 | — | — |
| 10 | Samuel Tanner | 1:45.94 | 17 Jan 2026 | — | — |
One mark per athlete — the athlete's best while representing New Zealand. 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.