Babacar Niang

Babacar Niang

SenegalSenegal
Born
Sep 9, 1958 (68 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

Babacar Niang is a Senegal middle-distance runner, born on September 9, 1958. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 1:44.70 in the 800m, 3:40.9h in the 1500m, 3:06.93 in the 4x400m, 1:48.33 in the 800m-short-track and 2:18.06 in the 1000m. He has earned 2 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Senegal.

Personal best · 800 m1:44.70
#338 all-time
1996 season best1:47.75Aug 18, 1996 · Nivelles
National record1:48.33800 Metres Short Track
National record
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:18.06

As of Nov 7, 2026: 800 m 1:44.70 (#338 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:18.06, 1996 season best 1:47.75 (Aug 18, 1996, Nivelles (BEL)) · National record (800 Metres Short Track) · 68 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mParis 1986Senegal 800 m all-time list1:44.701,183 pts#338
1500mSt-Maur 1985Senegal 1500 m all-time list3:40.9h1,095 pts–
4x400mSeoul 1988Senegal 4 × 400 m all-time list3:06.93–
800m-short-trackIndoorIN 19871:48.331,130 pts–
1000mGrosseto 19832:18.061,110 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1996800m 1:47.75–Aug 18, 1996Nivelles (BEL)
19961000m 2:21.16–Sep 10, 1996Nancy (FRA)
1995800m 1:46.88–Jul 8, 1995Limoges (FRA)
1993800m 1:46.82–Jul 31, 1993Hechtel (BEL)
1992800m 1:46.22–Jul 14, 1992La Roche-sur-Yon (FRA)
1991800m 1:46.91–Jul 14, 1991La Roche-sur-Yon (FRA)
1990800m 1:46.52–Aug 13, 1990Grosseto (ITA)
1989800m 1:45.07–Aug 29, 1989Bern (SUI)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Babacar Niang's 800 m personal best is 1:44.70, set on Jul 22, 1986 in Paris (FRA), #338 on the all-time list.

Babacar Niang competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

1996 season best: 1:47.75, set on Aug 18, 1996 in Nivelles (BEL).