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Babacar Niang

Babacar Niang

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Birth dateSep 9, 1958
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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.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.70
#338 all-time
1000 Metres
2:18.06
1996 season best
1:47.75
Aug 18, 1996 · Nivelles (BEL)
1996 season best
Record
National record · 800 Metres Short Track 1:48.33
National record
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 16, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
800m
1:47.75-Aug 18, 1996
↓
Nivelles (BEL)
1996
1000m
2:21.16-Sep 10, 1996
↓
Nancy (FRA)
1995
800m
1:46.88-Jul 8, 1995
↓
Limoges (FRA)
1993
800m
1:46.82-Jul 31, 1993
↓
Hechtel (BEL)
1992
800m
1:46.22-Jul 14, 1992
↓
La Roche-sur-Yon (FRA)
1991
800m
1:46.91-Jul 14, 1991
↓
La Roche-sur-Yon (FRA)
1990
800m
1:46.52-Aug 13, 1990
↓
Grosseto (ITA)
1989
800m
1:45.07-Aug 29, 1989
↓
Bern (SUI)
1988
800m
1:45.09-Sep 25, 1988
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988
4x400m
3:06.93-Sep 30, 1988
↑
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1987
800m
1:44.93-Sep 15, 1987
↓
Lausanne (SUI)
1987
800m-short-track
1:48.33-Mar 8, 1987-IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
1986
800m
1:44.70-Jul 22, 1986
↓
Paris (FRA)
1985
800m
1:45.38-Sep 1, 1985
↓
Rovereto (ITA)
1985
1500m
3:40.9h-Sep 18, 1985
↑
St-Maur (FRA)
1984
800m
1:45.71-Aug 4, 1984
↓
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
800m
1:45.30-Jul 18, 1983
↓
Nice (FRA)
1983
1000m
2:18.06-Aug 18, 1983
↓
Grosseto (ITA)
1983
4x400m
3:09.63-Aug 13, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1983
1500m
3:47.06-Sep 4, 1983
↑
Rieti (ITA)
1982
800m
1:47.23-Aug 14, 1982
↓
Nice (FRA)

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:21.16-Sep 10Nancy
800m
1:47.75-Aug 18Nivelles
800m
1:49.16-Jul 14La Roche-sur-Yon

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.74-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
800m
1:46.88-Jul 8Limoges

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.82-Jul 31Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.95-Aug 2The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m
1:46.79-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m
1:46.22-Jul 14La Roche-sur-Yon

1991

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.75-Aug 25IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
800m
1:47.75-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
800m
1:46.91-Jul 14La Roche-sur-Yon

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.52-Aug 13Grosseto
800m
1:47.97-Jun 24Dijon

1989

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.9HT-Sep 27St-Maur
800m
1:47.75-Sep 17Avignon
800m
1:46.68-Sep 12Verona
800m
1:45.26-Sep 3Rieti
800m
1:45.07-Aug 29Bern
800m
1:46.09-Aug 5Lagos African Championships, Lagos
800m
1:46.38-Jun 27Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
800m
1:47.12-Jun 23Paris-St-Denis
800m
1:47.21-May 7Les Abymes

1988

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:06.93-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
4x400m
3:07.19-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:45.09-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:45.38-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:47.65-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:46.99-Sep 2Annaba African Championships
800m
1:45.39-Aug 23Bern
800m
1:46.97-Aug 2Monaco
800m
1:46.68-Jul 10Nice
800m
1:46.71-Jun 24Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
800m
1:46.76-Jun 7Paris-St-Denis

1987

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.05-Sep 19Monaco
800m
1:44.93-Sep 15Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
800m
1:45.83-Sep 13London
800m
1:45.10-Sep 8Rieti
800m
1:46.23-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
800m
1:45.81-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
800m
1:46.23-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
800m
1:47.46-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
800m
1:45.81-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
800m
1:46.84-Aug 9Nairobi All-Africa Games, Nairobi
800m
1:45.76-Jul 22Roma Golden Gala, Roma
800m
1:46.52-Jul 16Paris
800m
1:46.40-Jul 11Formia
800m
1:45.73-Jul 9Caorle
800m
1:46.98-Jun 11Paris-St-Denis
800m-short-track
1:48.33-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
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Honours

🥉

Lagos African Championships

800 Metres

1989
🥉

Lagos African Championships

800 Metres

1989
🥇

Annaba African Championships

800 Metres

1988
🥇

Annaba African Championships

800 Metres

1988
4

Nairobi All-Africa Games

800 Metres

1987
7

IAAF World Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Babacar Niang's 800 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Babacar Niang compete in?

Babacar Niang competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Babacar Niang perform in 1996?

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