Aderonke Akanbi
NigeriaActive- Born
- Nov 28, 2004 (21 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 3000 m steeplechase
Aderonke Akanbi is a Nigeria middle-distance runner, born on November 28, 2004. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 2:09.56 in the 800m, 4:19.00 in the 1500m, 9:17.01 in the 3000m, 16:36.00 in the 5000m and 10:17.01 in the 3000mSt. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.
Personal best · 1500 m4:19.00
2026 season best4:20.09Jun 20, 2026 · Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
National record9:17.013000 m
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:17.01
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 m 4:19.00, 3000 m steeplechase 10:17.01, 2026 season best 4:20.09 (Jun 20, 2026, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo (NGR)) · Last competition: Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials, Jun 20, 2026, 4:20.09 · National record (3000 m) · 21 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:20.09 | – | Jun 20, 2026 | Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:20.47 | – | Mar 14, 2025 | MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 10:17.01 | – | Jun 8, 2025 | Znamensky Brothers Memorial, Luzhniki, South Arena, Moskva |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:09.56 | – | Jan 27, 2024 | Dynamic Athletics Outdoor Meet |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:19.00 | – | Nov 29, 2024 | 1st Pre-NSF Athletics Meet |
| 2024 | 3000m | 9:17.01 | – | Dec 27, 2024 | 2nd Pre-NSF Athletics Athletics Meet |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 10:22.85 | – | Feb 18, 2024 | Africa Games National Trials, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:21.09 | – | Mar 25, 2023 | 2nd ACAN Meet, Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu |