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Barbara Nwaba
USAWomenBirth dateJan 18, 1989
BirthplaceLos Angeles, United States
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Barbara Udoezi Nwaba (born January 18, 1989) is an American track and field athlete who represents the Santa Barbara Track Club.
Nwaba is known for the pentathlon and heptathlon.
She is the 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field champion in the heptathlon. Their accomplishments on the track have contributed to the sport's history and inspired athletes in their discipline. Their dedication to training and competition exemplifies the commitment required to reach elite levels of athletics. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.
Key facts
Pentathlon Short Track
4661
2021 season best
1.81
Mar 25, 2021 · Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA (USA)
Age
37 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: Heptathlon 6500 (#84 all-time), Pentathlon Short Track 4661, 2021 season best 1.81 (Mar 25, 2021, Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA (USA)) · 37 years old
PB
Personal bests
23.76*
57.74
2:07.13
13.38
1:00.51
46.60
3:40.89
6.23
15.00
50.40
8.40
2:10.07
4661
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | HJ | 1.81 | - | Mar 25, 2021 | ↓ | Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | LJ | 5.89 | +1.6 | Apr 25, 2021 | ↓ | CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 100mH | 13.97 | +3.4 | Apr 24, 2021 | ↑ | CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | SP | 14.81 | - | Apr 24, 2021 | ↓ | CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 200m | 25.85 | -2.1 | Apr 24, 2021 | ↓ | CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | JT | 44.66 | - | Apr 25, 2021 | ↓ | CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | HJ | 1.82 | - | Jan 27, 2017 | ↓ | Seattle UW Invitational |
| 2017 | LJ | 5.38 | - | Jan 27, 2017 | ↓ | Seattle UW Invitational |
| 2017 | 60mH | 8.41 | - | Mar 3, 2017 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | SP | 13.99 | - | Feb 4, 2017 | ↓ | Santa Barbara, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:14.33 | - | Jan 27, 2017 | ↑ | Seattle UW Invitational |
| 2017 | Pentathlon | 4376 | - | Jan 27, 2017 | ↓ | Seattle UW Invitational |
| 2016 | HJ | 1.90 | - | Jul 9, 2016 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2016 | LJ | 6.17 | - | Jan 30, 2016 | ↓ | Seattle UW Invitational |
| 2016 | 60mH | 8.43 | - | Mar 18, 2016 | ↑ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR (i) |
| 2016 | 100mH | 13.57 | +0.6 | Jun 29, 2016 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2016 | SP | 15.00 | - | Mar 18, 2016 | ↓ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR (i) |
| 2016 | 200m | 24.01 | +1.9 | Apr 13, 2016 | ↓ | Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | JT | 50.40 | - | Apr 2, 2016 | ↓ | Santa Barbara, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | 800m | 2:08.65 | - | Jan 30, 2016 | ↑ | Seattle UW Invitational |
| 2016 | 800m-short-track | 2:10.07 | - | Mar 18, 2016 | ↑ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR (i) |
| 2016 | Pentathlon | 4661 | - | Mar 18, 2016 | ↓ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR (i) |
| 2016 | Hep | 6494 | - | Jul 10, 2016 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | HJ | 1.83 | - | Jan 31, 2015 | ↓ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | LJ | 6.23 | +1.5 | Jun 28, 2015 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | 60mH | 8.40 | - | Feb 27, 2015 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 100mH | 13.38 | +0.6 | Apr 3, 2015 | ↑ | Santa Barbara, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | SP | 14.64 | - | Aug 15, 2015 | ↓ | Chiba (JPN) |
| 2015 | 200m | 23.76 | +2.3 | Jun 27, 2015 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | JT | 46.59 | - | Aug 23, 2015 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2015 | 800m | 2:07.13 | - | Jun 28, 2015 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | 800m-short-track | 2:12.14 | - | Feb 27, 2015 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 4x400m | 3:41.14 | - | Mar 21, 2015 | ↑ | Santa Barbara, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | Pentathlon | 4389 | - | Feb 27, 2015 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | Hep | 6500 | - | Jun 28, 2015 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2014 | HJ | 1.85 | - | Feb 21, 2014 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | LJ | 6.02 | +0.6 | Jun 28, 2014 | ↓ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 60mH | 8.47 | - | Jan 31, 2014 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 100mH | 13.60 | +0.6 | Jun 14, 2014 | ↑ | Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | SP | 14.54 | - | Jun 27, 2014 | ↓ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 200m | 23.91 | +3.7 | Apr 16, 2014 | ↓ | Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | JT | 44.17 | - | Jul 27, 2014 | ↓ | Marburg (GER) |
| 2014 | 800m | 2:11.42 | - | Apr 17, 2014 | ↑ | Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 800m-short-track | 2:19.75 | - | Feb 21, 2014 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | Pentathlon | 4406 | - | Feb 21, 2014 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | Hep | 6307 | - | Jun 28, 2014 | ↓ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | LJ | 5.26 | +0.0 | May 4, 2013 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | 100mH | 14.15 | +2.1 | May 4, 2013 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | SP | 14.17 | - | Apr 5, 2013 | ↓ | Santa Barbara, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | 200m | 24.97 | +2.4 | Apr 17, 2013 | ↓ | Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | JT | 42.54 | - | Mar 30, 2013 | ↓ | Santa Barbara, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | 800m | 2:18.03 | - | Apr 6, 2013 | ↑ | Santa Barbara, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | HJ | 1.87 | - | Jun 29, 2012 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2012 | LJ | 5.63 | +1.2 | Jun 30, 2012 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2012 | 60mH | 8.59 | - | Jan 27, 2012 | ↑ | Seattle UW Invitational |
| 2012 | SP | 13.50 | - | Mar 10, 2012 | ↓ | Nampa, ID (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 100mH | 13.59 | +0.4 | May 12, 2012 | ↑ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 200m | 24.33 | +2.2 | Jun 29, 2012 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2012 | JT | 44.47 | - | Jun 8, 2012 | ↓ | Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2012 | 800m | 2:14.31 | - | Jul 22, 2012 | ↑ | Marburg (GER) |
| 2012 | 800m-short-track | 2:17.94 | - | Mar 10, 2012 | ↑ | Nampa, ID (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:40.89 | - | May 12, 2012 | ↑ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | Pentathlon | 4244 | - | Jan 27, 2012 | ↓ | Seattle UW Invitational |
| 2012 | Hep | 5986 | - | Apr 3, 2012 | ↓ | Santa Barbara, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | HJ | 1.82 | - | Apr 13, 2011 | ↓ | Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | LJ | 5.66 | +1.8 | Jun 26, 2011 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2011 | 60mH | 8.69 | - | Jan 28, 2011 | ↑ | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2011 | SP | 13.60 | - | Feb 5, 2011 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 100mH | 13.98 | +1.6 | Apr 13, 2011 | ↑ | Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 200m | 24.54 | +2.4 | May 12, 2011 | ↓ | Claremont, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | JT | 46.60 | - | Aug 14, 2011 | ↓ | Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:17.20 | - | Aug 14, 2011 | ↑ | Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 800m-short-track | 2:21.84 | - | Mar 11, 2011 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | Pentathlon | 4140 | - | Jan 28, 2011 | ↓ | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2011 | Hep | 5733 | - | Jun 26, 2011 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2010 | HJ | 1.79 | - | Jan 29, 2010 | ↓ | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2010 | LJ | 5.32 | +1.2 | Jun 10, 2010 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2010 | 60mH | 8.83 | - | Jan 29, 2010 | ↑ | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2010 | SP | 12.85 | - | Jun 25, 2010 | ↓ | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2010 | 100mH | 14.30 | -0.5 | May 1, 2010 | ↑ | San Luis Obispo, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 200m | 24.79 | +0.4 | Jun 25, 2010 | ↓ | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2010 | JT | 37.79 | - | Jun 26, 2010 | ↓ | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2010 | 4x100m | 46.60 | - | May 15, 2010 | - | Northridge, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 400mH | 1:00.51 | - | May 15, 2010 | ↑ | Northridge, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 800m | 2:22.12 | - | Jun 10, 2010 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2010 | 4x400m | 3:43.59 | - | May 14, 2010 | ↑ | Northridge, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | Pentathlon | 3931 | - | Jan 29, 2010 | ↓ | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2010 | Hep | 5552 | - | May 8, 2010 | ↓ | Northridge, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | HJ | 1.75 | - | May 16, 2009 | ↓ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | LJ | 4.97 | +0.9 | May 9, 2009 | ↓ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | SP | 10.49 | - | May 8, 2009 | ↓ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | 100mH | 14.47 | - | May 16, 2009 | ↑ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | 200m | 24.87 | +0.4 | May 8, 2009 | ↓ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | JT | 28.46 | - | May 9, 2009 | ↓ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | 400m | 57.74 | - | Mar 28, 2009 | - | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | 400mH | 1:02.01 | - | Apr 24, 2009 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2009 | 800m | 2:25.35 | - | May 9, 2009 | ↑ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | Hep | 5000 | - | May 9, 2009 | ↓ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | 400mH | 1:02.79 | - | Apr 4, 2008 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
2021
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 5.89 | +1.6 | Apr 25 | High Performance #2, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA - Combined Events |
JT | 44.66 | - | Apr 25 | High Performance #2, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA - Combined Events |
SP | 14.81 | - | Apr 24 | High Performance #2, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA - Combined Events |
200m | 25.85 | -2.1 | Apr 24 | High Performance #2, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA - Combined Events |
HJ | 1.74 | - | Apr 24 | High Performance #2, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA - Combined Events |
100mH | 13.97 | +3.4 | Apr 24 | High Performance #2, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA - Combined Events |
SP | 13.26 | - | Mar 25 | Adams-Klein Combined Events Invitational, Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA - Combined Events |
HJ | 1.81 | - | Mar 25 | Adams-Klein Combined Events Invitational, Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA - Combined Events |
100mH | 14.12 | +0.2 | Mar 25 | Adams-Klein Combined Events Invitational, Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA - Combined Events |
SP | 14.46 | - | Feb 20 | GSAC Indoor Invitational, Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA |
SP | 14.07 | - | Feb 13 | Westmont Sunshine Collegiate Open, Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA |
SP | 14.34 | - | Jan 30 | On Your Marks Collegiate Opener, Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA |
2017
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.81 | - | Mar 3 | US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i) - Combined Events |
60mH | 8.41 | - | Mar 3 | US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i) - Combined Events |
SP | 13.15 | - | Mar 3 | US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i) - Combined Events |
SP | 13.99 | - | Feb 4 | Santa Barbara Westmont Sunshine Open, Santa Barbara, CA |
HJ | 1.82 | - | Jan 28 | Seattle UW Invitational |
SP | 13.93 | - | Jan 28 | Seattle UW Invitational |
800m | 2:14.33 | - | Jan 28 | Seattle UW Invitational |
LJ | 5.38 | - | Jan 28 | Seattle UW Invitational |
60mH | 8.50 | - | Jan 28 | Seattle UW Invitational |
Pentathlon | 4376 | - | Jan 28 | Seattle UW Invitational |
HJ | 1.82 | - | Jan 27 | Seattle UW Invitational |
Pentathlon | 4376 | - | Jan 27 | Seattle UW Invitational |
LJ | 5.38 | - | Jan 27 | Seattle UW Invitational |
60mH | 8.50 | - | Jan 27 | Seattle UW Invitational |
SP | 13.93 | - | Jan 27 | Seattle UW Invitational |
800m | 2:14.33 | - | Jan 27 | Seattle UW Invitational |
2016
22 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 14.81 | - | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
HJ | 1.83 | - | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
800m | 2:11.61 | - | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
200m | 24.77 | - | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
LJ | 5.81 | -0.7 | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
Heptathlon | 6309 | - | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
JT | 46.85 | - | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
100mH | 13.81 | +0.3 | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
Hep | 6309 | - | Aug 13 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
LJ | 5.81 | -0.7 | Aug 13 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
800m | 2:11.61 | - | Aug 13 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
JT | 46.85 | - | Aug 13 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
200m | 24.77 | +0.0 | Aug 12 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
100mH | 13.81 | +0.3 | Aug 12 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
HJ | 1.83 | - | Aug 12 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
SP | 14.81 | - | Aug 12 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
800m | 2:11.71 | - | Jul 10 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Combined Events |
LJ | 5.86 | +2.0 | Jul 10 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Combined Events |
JT | 49.19 | - | Jul 10 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Combined Events |
Hep | 6494 | - | Jul 10 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
100mH | 13.65 | -0.2 | Jul 9 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Combined Events |
200m | 24.17 | -1.6 | Jul 9 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Combined Events |
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Honours
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2016IAAF World Indoor Championships
Pentathlon Short Track
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2016Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials
Heptathlon
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2016USA Indoor Combined Events Championships
Pentathlon Short Track
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2015Eugene USA Championships
Heptathlon
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Barbara Nwaba's Heptathlon personal best?
Barbara Nwaba's Heptathlon personal best is 6500, set on Jun 28, 2015 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #84 on the all-time list.
Which events does Barbara Nwaba compete in?
Barbara Nwaba competes in the Heptathlon and Pentathlon Short Track.
How did Barbara Nwaba perform in 2021?
2021 season best: 1.81, set on Mar 25, 2021 in Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA (USA).