Benson Okot

Benson Okot

UgandaUgandaActive
Born
Dec 31, 1996 (29 years old)
Events
100 m · 200 m

Benson Okot is a Uganda sprinter, born on December 31, 1996. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.20 in the 100m, 20.8h in the 200m, 47.80 in the 400m, 39.58 in the 4x100m and 3:07.04 in the 4x400m. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Personal best · 100 m10.20
2026 season best22.30Apr 9, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
2026 season best
Personal best · 200 m20.8h
Last competitionTrials For World Athletics Relay ChampionshipsApr 9, 2026 · 22.30
Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships

As of Oct 27, 2026: 100 m 10.20, 200 m 20.8h, 2026 season best 22.30 (Apr 9, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships, Apr 9, 2026, 22.30 · 29 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mNairobi 202210.20*1,138 pts–
200mKampala 201920.8h1,097 pts–
400mKampala 201847.80994 pts–
4x100mNairobi 202439.58–
4x400mNairobi 20213:07.04–
60mHradec Králové 20247.00939 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Benson Okot's 100 m personal best is 10.20, set on Feb 4, 2022 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).

Benson Okot competes in the 100 m and 200 m.

2026 season best: 22.30, set on Apr 9, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships on Apr 9, 2026, 22.30.