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Barbara Nwaba
- Born
- Jan 18, 1989 (37 years old)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, United States
- Events
- Heptathlon · Pentathlon Short Track
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.
As of Nov 4, 2026: Heptathlon 6500 (#84 all-time), Pentathlon Short Track 4415, 2021 season best 1.81 (Mar 25, 2021, Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA (USA)) · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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 | 1.81 | – | Mar 3, 2017 | – |
| 2017 | HJ Indoor | 1.82 | – | Jan 27, 2017 | Seattle UW Invitational |