Blessing Joy Akintoye
- Born
- Feb 13, 2004 (22 years old)
- Events
- 400 Metres Short Track · 200 Metres Short Track
Blessing Joy Akintoye is a Nigeria sprinter, born on February 13, 2004. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
Her personal bests include 11.96 in the 100m, 22.95 in the 200m, 51.66 in the 400m, 44.48 in the 4x100m and 3:32.18 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track53.22
2026 season best53.22Jan 17, 2026 · Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track23.61
Last competitionNCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 23, 2026 · 3:32.18
As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 53.22, 200 Metres Short Track 23.61, 2026 season best 53.22 (Jan 17, 2026, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 23, 2026, 3:32.18 · 22 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
4x400MetreIndoorVA 20263:37.44–#363
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 200m | 22.95 | +1.7 | Apr 9, 2026 | WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi |
| 2026 | 200m-short-track Indoor | 23.59 | – | Feb 27, 2026 | Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 200m-short-track | 23.61 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | New Mexico Team Open |
| 2026 | 4x100m | 44.94 | – | May 9, 2026 | Lone Star Conference Outdoor Championships |
| 2026 | 400m | 51.66 | – | May 9, 2026 | Lone Star Conference Outdoor Championships |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 52.28 | – | Feb 28, 2026 | Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track | 53.22 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | Texas Tech Corky Classic |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:32.18 | – | May 23, 2026 | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships |