Benjamin Onyekwelu

Birth dateDec 6, 2001

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Benjamin Onyekwelu is a Nigeria sprinter, born on December 6, 2001. He competes primarily in the 200m, 4x100m and LJ.

His personal bests include 22.41 in the 200m, 41.04 in the 4x100m, 7.71 in the LJ, 15.36 in the TJ and 6.84 in the 60m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts

Long Jump

7.71

60 m

6.84

2023 season best

7.50

Jan 27, 2023 · Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)

2023 season best

Last competition

2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships

Feb 19, 2023 · 7.43

2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships

Age

24 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Long Jump 7.71, 60 m 6.84, 2023 season best 7.50 (Jan 27, 2023, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)) · Last competition: 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Feb 19, 2023, 7.43 · 24 years old

Personal bests

200m

22.41

4x100m

41.04

7.71

15.36

60m

6.84

200m-short-track

22.58

55m

6.48

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2023	60m	6.95	-	Jan 28, 2023	↓	New Mexico Team Open, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2023	LJ	7.50	-	Jan 27, 2023	↓	New Mexico Team Open, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2023	TJ	15.11	-	Feb 19, 2023	↓	2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2022	LJ	7.71	-	Jan 21, 2022	↓	Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i)
2022	TJ	15.36	-	Feb 20, 2022	↓	CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2022	200m	22.41	-	Jan 14, 2022	↑	Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i)
2022	4x100m	41.04	-	May 15, 2022	-	Park West Ath. Complex, San Antonio, TX (USA)
2021	60m	6.84=	-	Feb 20, 2021	↓	CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2021	LJ	7.37	+1.7	Apr 23, 2021	↓	Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY (USA)
2021	TJ	14.79	-	Feb 21, 2021	↓	CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2020	60m	6.84	-	Jan 24, 2020	↓	CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2019	55m	6.48	-	Feb 2, 2019	-	Murfreesboro, TN (USA) (i)
2019	60m	6.86	-	Feb 16, 2019	↓	Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2019	LJ	7.44	+0.0	Apr 6, 2019	↓	Auburn, AL (USA)
2019	200m	22.58	-	Dec 6, 2019	↑	CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2019	200m-short-track	22.58	-	Dec 6, 2019	-	CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2018	LJ	7.41	+2.5	Aug 2, 2018	↓	African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba

2023

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.43	-	Feb 19	2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
TJ	15.11	-	Feb 19	2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
LJ	7.43	-	Feb 18	2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
60m	6.95	-	Jan 28	New Mexico Team Open, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
LJ	7.50	-	Jan 28	New Mexico Team Open, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
LJ	7.50	-	Jan 27	New Mexico Team Open, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)

2022

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.25	-2.3	May 25	NCAA East Preliminary Round, Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN
4x100m	41.04	-	May 15	Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Park West Ath. Complex, San Antonio, TX
LJ	6.84	-3.5	May 14	Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Park West Ath. Complex, San Antonio, TX
LJ	7.82	+2.9	May 14	Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Park West Ath. Complex, San Antonio, TX
LJ	7.15	+0.9	Apr 29	The Penn Relays Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
LJ	7.15	+0.9	Apr 28	The Penn Relays Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
LJ	7.53	+3.6	Apr 8	Tennessee Relays, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN - Invitational Events
LJ	7.19	+1.7	Apr 8	Tennessee Relays, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN - Invitational Events
LJ	7.56	-	Feb 27	Boston University Last Chance Meet, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
TJ	15.36	-	Feb 20	Conference USA, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
LJ	7.69	-	Feb 19	Conference USA, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
LJ	7.71	-	Jan 21	Vanderbilt Invitational, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i)
200m	22.41	-	Jan 14	Commodore Indoor, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i)

2021

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	6.64	+0.0	May 15	Conference USA Ch., Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN
LJ	7.37	+1.7	Apr 23	Clark Wood Invitational, Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY
TJ	14.30	+0.0	Apr 9	Tennessee Relays, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
TJ	14.79	-	Feb 21	Conference USA Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
60m	7.56	-	Feb 21	Conference USA Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
60m	6.84	-	Feb 20	Conference USA Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
LJ	7.27	-	Feb 20	Conference USA Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
LJ	7.34	-	Feb 12	Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i)

2020

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
60m	6.94	-	Jan 25	UAB Green and Gold Invitational, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
60m	6.86	-	Jan 25	UAB Green and Gold Invitational, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
60m	6.84	-	Jan 24	UAB Green and Gold Invitational, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)

2019

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m-short-track	22.58	-	Dec 6	BSC Panther Icebreaker, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
LJ	7.24	+1.6	May 11	Conference USA Ch., Charlotte, NC
LJ	7.44	+0.0	Apr 6	Tiger Track Classic, Auburn, AL
LJ	7.08	+1.5	Mar 29	Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX
LJ	7.42	+2.2	Mar 29	Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX
LJ	7.14	-1.0	Mar 16	Yellow Jacket Invitational, Atlanta, GA
60m	6.86	-	Feb 16	Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Birmingham, AL (i)
LJ	7.14	-	Feb 16	Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Birmingham, AL (i)
60m	6.92	-	Feb 9	Music City Challenge, Nashville, TN (i)
LJ	7.35	-	Feb 8	Music City Challenge, Nashville, TN (i)
55m	6.48	-	Feb 2	MTSU Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)
LJ	7.29	-	Feb 2	MTSU Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)

2018

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.41	+2.5	Aug 4	African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
LJ	7.41	+2.5	Aug 2	African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Benjamin Onyekwelu's Long Jump personal best?

Benjamin Onyekwelu's Long Jump personal best is 7.71, set on Jan 21, 2022 in Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i).

Which events does Benjamin Onyekwelu compete in?

Benjamin Onyekwelu competes in the Long Jump and 60 m.

How did Benjamin Onyekwelu perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 7.50, set on Jan 27, 2023 in Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i). Last competition: 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships on Feb 19, 2023, 7.43.