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Ada Benjamin
NGRWomenBirth dateMay 18, 1994
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Ada Benjamin is a Nigeria sprinter, born on May 18, 1994. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.
Her personal bests include 24.02 in the 200m, 51.68 in the 400m, 3:24.71 in the 4x400m, 3:34.03 in the 4x400Metre and 53.73 in the 400m-short-track. She has earned 4 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.
Key facts
200 Metres Short Track
24.30
Age
32 years old
As of Sep 24, 2026: 400 m 51.68 (#785 all-time), 200 Metres Short Track 24.30, 2017 season best 52.76 (May 14, 2017, El Paso, TX (USA)) · 32 years old
PB
Personal bests
24.02
4x400m
3:24.71
4x400Metre
3:34.03
400m-short-track
53.73
200m-short-track
24.30
300m
38.6HT
600m
1:29.93
600m-short-track
1:31.71
SprintMedl
2:06.26
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 200m | 24.02 | -0.9 | Mar 25, 2017 | ↑ | El Paso, TX (USA) |
| 2017 | 200m-short-track | 24.43 | - | Jan 20, 2017 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 400m | 52.76 | - | May 14, 2017 | ↑ | El Paso, TX (USA) |
| 2017 | 400m-short-track | 54.30 | - | Feb 19, 2017 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 600m | 1:33.24 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 600m-short-track | 1:33.24 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 4x400m | 3:37.70 | - | May 14, 2017 | ↑ | El Paso, TX (USA) |
| 2017 | 4x400Metre | 3:39.87 | - | Feb 19, 2017 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 400m | 53.73 | - | Feb 25, 2016 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 400m-short-track | 53.73 | - | Feb 25, 2016 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 4x400Metre | 3:34.03 | - | Mar 20, 2016 | ↓ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR (i) |
| 2016 | 4x400m | 3:39.08 | - | May 15, 2016 | ↑ | Murfreesboro, TN (USA) |
| 2015 | 200m | 24.23 | -0.5 | Mar 21, 2015 | ↑ | El Paso, TX (USA) |
| 2015 | 200m-short-track | 24.30 | - | Feb 26, 2015 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 400m-short-track | 53.95 | - | Feb 26, 2015 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 400m | 53.95 | - | Feb 26, 2015 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 600m-short-track | 1:31.71 | - | Jan 24, 2015 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 600m | 1:31.71 | - | Jan 24, 2015 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 4x400Metre | 3:38.28 | - | Feb 26, 2015 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 400m | 51.68 | - | Aug 11, 2014 | ↑ | Le Grand Stade, Marrakech (MAR) |
| 2014 | 600m | 1:29.93 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↓ | Ijebu Ode (NGR) |
| 2014 | 4x400m | 3:24.71 | - | Aug 2, 2014 | ↑ | Hampden Park, Glasgow (GBR) |
| 2013 | 300m | 38.6h | - | Mar 23, 2013 | ↑ | Warri (NGR) |
| 2013 | 400m | 52.87 | - | Aug 30, 2013 | ↑ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2013 | 4x400m | 3:37.9h | - | Aug 31, 2013 | ↑ | Réduit (MRI) |
| 2012 | 400m | 53.48 | - | Apr 21, 2012 | ↑ | Nsukka (NGR) |
| 2011 | 200m | 25.50 | -0.9 | Jul 8, 2011 | ↑ | IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille |
| 2011 | 300m | 39.74 | - | Mar 18, 2011 | ↑ | Shagamu (NGR) |
| 2011 | 400m | 55.62 | - | May 21, 2011 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2011 | SprintMedl | 2:06.26 | - | Jul 10, 2011 | - | IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille |
2017
20 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:45.16 | - | May 27 | Austin NCAA West Preliminary Round, Austin, TX |
400m | 54.48 | - | May 26 | Austin NCAA West Preliminary Round, Austin, TX |
400m | 53.46 | - | May 25 | Austin NCAA West Preliminary Round, Austin, TX |
4x400m | 3:37.70 | - | May 14 | El Paso Conference USA Ch., El Paso, TX |
400m | 52.76 | - | May 14 | El Paso Conference USA Ch., El Paso, TX |
400m | 54.17 | - | May 13 | El Paso Conference USA Ch., El Paso, TX |
400m | 53.39 | - | Apr 22 | El Paso UTEP Invitational, El Paso, TX |
400m | 53.88 | - | Apr 15 | Los Angeles Jim Bush Collegiate Invitational, Los Angeles, CA |
4x400m | 3:40.95 | - | Apr 1 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX |
4x400m | 3:41.28 | - | Mar 30 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX |
200m | 24.02 | -0.9 | Mar 25 | El Paso UTEP Springtime, El Paso, TX |
400m | 53.16 | - | Mar 25 | El Paso UTEP Springtime, El Paso, TX |
400m-short-track | 54.30 | - | Feb 19 | Birmingham Conference USA Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
4x400Metre | 3:39.87 | - | Feb 19 | Birmingham Conference USA Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
400m-short-track | 54.77 | - | Feb 18 | Birmingham Conference USA Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
600m-short-track | 1:33.24 | - | Feb 10 | Albuquerque Don Kirby Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
400m-short-track | 54.72 | - | Feb 4 | Albuquerque New Mexico Classic, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
4x400Metre | 3:42.25 | - | Jan 21 | Albuquerque Cherry and Silver Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
200m-short-track | 24.43 | - | Jan 20 | Albuquerque Cherry and Silver Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
400m | 54.26 | - | Jan 14 | Nashville Commodore Invitational, Nashville, TN (i) |
2016
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 56.25 | - | May 27 | Lawrence NCAA West Preliminary Round, Lawrence, KS |
4x400m | 3:39.08 | - | May 15 | Murfreesboro Conference USA Championships, Murfreesboro, TN |
400m | 54.54 | - | May 15 | Murfreesboro Conference USA Championships, Murfreesboro, TN |
400m | 54.37 | - | May 14 | Murfreesboro Conference USA Championships, Murfreesboro, TN |
4x400m | 3:44.57 | - | Apr 2 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX - Elite Event |
4x400Metre | 3:34.03 | - | Mar 20 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR (i) |
400m-short-track | 53.73 | - | Feb 25 | Birmingham Conference USA Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
4x400Metre | 3:40.06 | - | Feb 25 | Birmingham Conference USA Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
400m-short-track | 53.93 | - | Feb 24 | Birmingham Conference USA Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
4x400Metre | 3:40.73 | - | Feb 13 | Albuquerque Don Kirby Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
400m-short-track | 54.03 | - | Feb 12 | Albuquerque Don Kirby Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
400m-short-track | 55.11 | - | Feb 6 | College Station Charlie Thomas Invitational, College Station, TX (i) |
4x400Metre | 3:45.74 | - | Feb 6 | College Station Charlie Thomas Invitational, College Station, TX (i) |
400m | 54.43 | - | Jan 16 | Flagstaff Lumberjack Team Challenge, Flagstaff, AZ (i) |
2015
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 24.23 | -0.5 | Mar 21 | El Paso UTEP Springtime, El Paso, TX |
4x400Metre | 3:38.28 | - | Feb 26 | Birmingham Conference USA, Birmingham, AL (i) |
200m-short-track | 24.30 | - | Feb 26 | Birmingham Conference USA, Birmingham, AL (i) |
400m-short-track | 53.95 | - | Feb 26 | Birmingham Conference USA, Birmingham, AL (i) |
200m-short-track | 24.39 | - | Feb 13 | Albuquerque Don Kirby Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
400m-short-track | 54.51 | - | Feb 7 | College Station Aggie Invitational, College Station, TX (i) |
4x400Metre | 3:42.15 | - | Feb 7 | College Station Aggie Invitational, College Station, TX (i) |
4x400Metre | 3:40.43 | - | Jan 31 | Albuquerque New Mexico Team Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
400m-short-track | 54.30 | - | Jan 31 | Albuquerque New Mexico Team Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
600m-short-track | 1:31.71 | - | Jan 24 | Albuquerque Lobo Collegiate Open, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
2014
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:25.51 | - | Sep 14 | IAAF Continental Cup, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech |
4x400m | 3:28.87 | - | Aug 14 | Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech |
400m | 52.59 | - | Aug 12 | Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech |
400m | 51.68 | - | Aug 11 | Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech |
4x400m | 3:24.71 | - | Aug 2 | Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow |
4x400m | 3:28.28 | - | Aug 1 | Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow |
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Honours
4
2016IAAF World Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
4
2014Marrakesh African Championships
400 Metres
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2014Glasgow Commonwealth Games
4x400 Metres Relay
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2014Glasgow Commonwealth Games
4x400 Metres Relay
4
2014Marrakesh African Championships
400 Metres
🥇
2014Marrakesh African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
🥉
2014IAAF Continental Cup
4x400 Metres Relay
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2014Marrakesh African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
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2013Réduit African Junior Championships
400 Metres
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2013Réduit African Junior Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Ada Benjamin's 400 m personal best?
Ada Benjamin's 400 m personal best is 51.68, set on Aug 11, 2014 in Le Grand Stade, Marrakech (MAR), #785 on the all-time list.
Which events does Ada Benjamin compete in?
Ada Benjamin competes in the 400 m and 200 Metres Short Track.
How did Ada Benjamin perform in 2017?
2017 season best: 52.76, set on May 14, 2017 in El Paso, TX (USA).