# List of Tongan records in athletics

The following are the national records in athletics in Tonga maintained by Tonga's national athletics federation: Tonga Athletic Association (TAA).

## Outdoor

Key to tables:  Awaiting ratification Record not kept by TAA
# = not recognised by federation

### Men

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 100 m | 10.56 (+1.7 m/s) | Toluta'u Koula | 29 November 1996 | Oceania Championships | Townsville, Australia |
| 100 m | 10.4 h | Toluta'u Koula | 23 May 1998 | | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| 200 m | 21.71 | Peni'akau Loloa | 14 February 1987 | | Sydney, Australia |
| 200 m | 21.4 h | Toluta'u Koula | 5 August 1994 | | San Francisco, United States |
| 400 m | 48.31 | Henele Taliai | 1 March 1997 | | Melbourne, Australia |
| 800 m | 1:56.8 h | Henele Taliai | 26 November 1998 | | Melbourne, Australia |
| 1000 m | 2:31.05 | Paea Funaki | 19 August 1994 | | Victoria, Australia |
| 1500 m | 4:03.1 h | Tui'ese Ngaluafe | 28 April 1979 | | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
| 3000 m | 9:02.01 | Atui Ngalu | 4 June 1993 | | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
| 5000 m | 17:07.6 h | Peau'afi Houkinima | 13 September 1971 | South Pacific Games | Pirae, French Polynesia |
| 10,000 m | 37:33.6 a | Peau'afi Houkinima | 30 August 1979 | South Pacific Games | Suva, Fiji |
| Half marathon | 1:25.08 | Matthew Kaea | 6 February 2006 | | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Marathon | 2:58:51 | Matthew Kaea | 7 March 2010 | Napa Valley Marathon | Napa Valley, United States |
| 110 m hurdles | 14.49 (+1.4 m/s) | Sanitesi Latu | 25 January 1975 | | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| 110 m hurdles | 14.4 h | Sanitesi Latu | 9 March 1974 | | Melbourne, Australia |
| 110 m hurdles | 14.4 h | Sanitesi Latu | 15 February 1975 | | Melbourne, Australia |
| 400 m hurdles | 52.02 | Paea Kokohu | 5 May 1996 | | Sacramento, United States |
| 3000 m steeplechase | 10:31.95 | Paeu'afi Haukinima | 1 September 1979 | South Pacific Games | Suva, Fiji |
| High jump | 2.06 m | Mosese Foliaki | 16 July 2019 | Pacific Games | Apia, Samoa |
| Pole vault | 4.90 m | 'Aisea Tukutau | 7 August 1996 | | Wollongong, Australia |
| Long jump | 7.27 m | Tokaikolo Latapu | 7–10 April 2000 | | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
| Triple jump | 14.18 m | Viliame Vaki | April 1997 | | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
| Triple jump | 14.18 m | Tokaikolo Latapu | 7–10 April 2000 | | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
| Shot put | 19.03 m | Joshua Uikilifi | 27 February 2016 | Johnny Mathis Invitational | San Francisco, United States |
| Discus throw | 56.42 m | Tevita Puloka | 4 May 2002 | | Arlington, Texas, United States |
| Hammer throw | 59.78 m | Sanitesi Mataele | 20 April 1985 | | Tucson, United States |
| Javelin throw | 59.03 m | Homelo Vi | 16 January 1993 | | Adelaide, Australia |
| Decathlon | 7062 pts | Sanitesi Latu | 26–27 January 1974 | | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Decathlon | 11.34 (100 m), 7.00 m (long jump), 13.34 m (shot put), 1.91 m (high jump), 50.62 (400 m) / 14.77 (110 m hurdles), 39.44 m (discus), 3.60 m (pole vault), 56.78 m (javelin), 5:04.38 (1500 m) | 11.34 (100 m), 7.00 m (long jump), 13.34 m (shot put), 1.91 m (high jump), 50.62 (400 m) / 14.77 (110 m hurdles), 39.44 m (discus), 3.60 m (pole vault), 56.78 m (javelin), 5:04.38 (1500 m) | 11.34 (100 m), 7.00 m (long jump), 13.34 m (shot put), 1.91 m (high jump), 50.62 (400 m) / 14.77 (110 m hurdles), 39.44 m (discus), 3.60 m (pole vault), 56.78 m (javelin), 5:04.38 (1500 m) | 11.34 (100 m), 7.00 m (long jump), 13.34 m (shot put), 1.91 m (high jump), 50.62 (400 m) / 14.77 (110 m hurdles), 39.44 m (discus), 3.60 m (pole vault), 56.78 m (javelin), 5:04.38 (1500 m) | 11.34 (100 m), 7.00 m (long jump), 13.34 m (shot put), 1.91 m (high jump), 50.62 (400 m) / 14.77 (110 m hurdles), 39.44 m (discus), 3.60 m (pole vault), 56.78 m (javelin), 5:04.38 (1500 m) |
| 20 km walk (road) | | | | | |
| 50 km walk (road) | | | | | |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 41.20 | Tonga Tolota'u Koula Tevita Faunonuku Mateaki Mafi Peauope Suli | 21 September 1991 | South Pacific Games | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:19.48 | Tonga Siale Vaha'i Mateaki Mafi Peauope Suli Paea Kokohu | 21 September 1991 | South Pacific Games | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |

### Women

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 100 m | 12.19 | Latai Sikuvea | 9 December 2004 | | Cairns, Australia |
| 100 m | 11.6 h | Latai Sikuvea | 9 December 2002 | | Ballarat, Australia |
| 200 m | 24.51 | Latai Sikuvea | 11 December 2004 | | Cairns, Australia |
| 400 m | 57.98 | Vasa Tulahe | 30 January 1994 | | Sydney, Australia |
| 800 m | 2:14.07 | Vasa Tulahe | 22 August 1995 | South Pacific Games | Pirae, French Polynesia |
| 800 m | 2:14.0 h | Vasa Tulahe | 11 March 1995 | | Canberra, Australia |
| 1500 m | 4:40.33 | Vasa Tulahe | 17 February 1996 | | Sydney, Australia |
| 3000 m | 10:47.2 h | Vasa Tulahe | 23 January 1996 | | Canberra, Australia |
| 3000 m | 10:30.6 h # | Vasa Tulahe | 23 January 1996 | | Canberra, Australia |
| 5000 m | 19:34.12 | Vasa Tulahe | 30 November 1996 | Oceania Championships | Townsville Australia |
| 5000 m | 18:37.0 h | Pauline Vea$^†$ | 3 January 1992 | | Wellington, New Zealand |
| 10,000 m | 38:08.41 | Pauline Vea$^†$ | 11 December 1993 | South Pacific Mini Games | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| Marathon | 5:09.41 | Falamoe Fau’ese Weber | 25 September 2011 | | Berlin, Germany |
| Marathon | 2:54.02 | Pauline Vea$^†$ | 24 August 1995 | South Pacific Games | Pirae, French Polynesia |
| 100 m hurdles | 14.35 (+2.0 m/s) | Siulolo Liku | 2 March 1997 | | Melbourne, Australia |
| 100 m hurdles | 14.35 (−0.5 m/s) | Siulolo Liku | 7 June 1999 | South Pacific Games | Santa Rita, Guam |
| 100 m hurdles | 13.8 h (+1.8 m/s) | Siulolo Liku | 18 August 1997 | South Pacific Mini Games | Tafuna, American Samoa |
| 400 m hurdles | 1:07.72 | Lata Manoa | 28 August 1998 | Oceania Championships | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
| 3000 m steeplechase | | | | | |
| High jump | 1.80 m | Melesia Mafile'o | April 2004 | | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
| Pole vault | 2.50 m | Melesia Mafile'o | 22 February 2003 | | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Long jump | 6.23 m (−1.0 m/s) | Siulolo Liku | 11 February 1995 | | Sydney, Australia |
| Triple jump | 12.57 m (+2.4 m/s)? | Melesia Mafile'o | 19 May 2007 | NJCAA Championships | Coffeyville, United States |
| Shot put | 18.03 m | Ana Po'uhila | 18 July 2008 | | Albertville, France |
| Discus throw | 53.82 m | Melehifo Uhi | 28 January 2006 | | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Hammer throw | 53.53 m | Ana Po'uhila | 2 July 2009 | | Aix-les-Bains, France |
| Javelin throw | 45.25 m | Ana Po'uhila | 3 May 2008 | | Mont-Dore, France |
| Heptathlon | 4403 pts | Melesia Mafile'o | 8–9 March 2003 | | Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Heptathlon | (100 m hurdles), (high jump), (shot put), (200 m) / (long jump), (javelin), (800 m) | (100 m hurdles), (high jump), (shot put), (200 m) / (long jump), (javelin), (800 m) | (100 m hurdles), (high jump), (shot put), (200 m) / (long jump), (javelin), (800 m) | (100 m hurdles), (high jump), (shot put), (200 m) / (long jump), (javelin), (800 m) | (100 m hurdles), (high jump), (shot put), (200 m) / (long jump), (javelin), (800 m) |
| 20 km walk (road) | | | | | |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 48.61 | Tonga Patiola Pahulu Latai Sikuvea Mele To'a Vasi Feke | 26 September 2009 | Pacific Mini Games | Nikao, Cook Islands |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:59.75 | Tonga Malia Makisi T. Tapu Tina Tupou Sandra 'Aho | 30 August 1989 | South Pacific Mini Games | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
$^†$: UK citizen married to Tongan.

## Indoor
### Men

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 60 m | 7.08 | Siueni Filimone | 18 March 2016 | World Championships | Portland, United States |
| 200 m | | | | | |
| 400 m | | | | | |
| 800 m | | | | | |
| 1500 m | | | | | |
| 3000 m | | | | | |
| 60 m hurdles | 9.06 | Inoke Finau | 12 March 2010 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar |
| 60 m hurdles | 8.51 | Mosese Foliaki | 2 March 2024 | World Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom |
| High jump | | | | | |
| Pole vault | | | | | |
| Long jump | | | | | |
| Triple jump | | | | | |
| Shot put | 15.86 | Tevita Puloka | 25/26 February 2000 | | Boston, United States |
| Weight throw | 18.41 m | Jobi Finau | 19 February 2018 | Sun Belt Indoor Track & Field Championships | Birmingham, United States |
| Heptathlon | | | | | |
| Heptathlon | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m |
| 5000 m walk | | | | | |
| 4 × 400 m relay | | | | | |

### Women

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 60 m | 8.45 | Belinda Talakai | 10 March 2012 | World Championships | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 200 m | | | | | |
| 400 m | | | | | |
| 800 m | 2:52.36 OT | Melesia Mafile'o | 3 March 2007 | | Lubbock, United States |
| 1500 m | | | | | |
| 3000 m | | | | | |
| 55 m hurdles | 8.76 | Melesia Mafile'o | 4 February 2006 | | Lubbock, United States |
| 60 m hurdles | 9.40 A | Melesia Mafile'o | 28 January 2006 | | Albuquerque, United States |
| High jump | 1.68 m | Melesia Mafile'o | 4 February 2006 | | Lubbock, United States |
| Pole vault | | | | | |
| Long jump | 5.41 m | Melesia Mafile'o | 18 February 2006 | | Norman, United States |
| Triple jump | 12.19 m | Melesia Mafile'o | 18 February 2006 | | Norman, United States |
| Shot put | 13.69 m | Melesia Mafile'o | 6 February 2010 | | Lubbock, United States |
| Weight throw | 15.34 m | Melesia Mafile'o | 22 January 2010 | | Lubbock, United States |
| Pentathlon | 2918 pts A | Melesia Mafileʼo | 28 January 2005 | | Albuquerque, United States |
| Pentathlon | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m |
| Pentathlon | 3361 pts OT | Melesia Mafileʼo | 3 March 2007 | | Lubbock, United States |
| Pentathlon | 9.46 (60 m hurdles), 1.66 m (high jump), 12.16 m (shot put), 5.25 m (long jump), 2:52.36 (800 m) | 9.46 (60 m hurdles), 1.66 m (high jump), 12.16 m (shot put), 5.25 m (long jump), 2:52.36 (800 m) | 9.46 (60 m hurdles), 1.66 m (high jump), 12.16 m (shot put), 5.25 m (long jump), 2:52.36 (800 m) | 9.46 (60 m hurdles), 1.66 m (high jump), 12.16 m (shot put), 5.25 m (long jump), 2:52.36 (800 m) | 9.46 (60 m hurdles), 1.66 m (high jump), 12.16 m (shot put), 5.25 m (long jump), 2:52.36 (800 m) |
| 3000 m walk | | | | | |
| 4 × 400 m relay | | | | | |