Brian Onyari Tinega

Birth dateNov 24, 2002

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Brian Onyari Tinega is a Kenya sprinter, born on November 24, 2002. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 20.87 in the 200m, 44.67 in the 400m, 40.1h in the 4x100m, 3:00.87 in the 4x400m and 3:03.92 in the 4x400Metre. He has earned 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

400 m

44.67

#203 all-time

2026 season best

45.25

May 16, 2026 · Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA)

2026 season best

Last competition

Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

Jun 20, 2026 · 45.60

Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

Record

National record · 400 Metres Short Track 45.68

National record

Age

23 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 400 m 44.67 (#203 all-time), 2026 season best 45.25 (May 16, 2026, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Jun 20, 2026, 45.60 · National record (400 Metres Short Track) · 23 years old

Personal bests

200m

20.87

400m

44.67

#203 all-time

4x100m

40.1HT

4x400m

3:00.87

4x400Metre

3:03.92

400m-short-track

45.68

110MetresH

15.12

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	200m	20.87	-	Apr 30, 2026	↑	Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
2026	400m	45.25	-	May 16, 2026	↑	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
2026	400m-short-track	45.68	-	Feb 28, 2026	-	Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026	4x400m	3:02.44	-	May 29, 2026	↑	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
2026	4x400Metre	3:03.92	-	Feb 14, 2026	↑	Jarvis Scott, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
2025	4x100m	40.1h	-	Nov 22, 2025	-	4th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi
2025	400m	44.67	-	Jun 27, 2025	↑	Kenyan Championships
2025	4x400m	3:00.87	-	Apr 26, 2025	↑	5th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series
2025	4x400Metre	3:13.10	-	May 11, 2025	↑	World Athletics Relays, Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou
2024	200m	21.42	+1.8	Jan 5, 2024	↑	2nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series
2024	400m	45.32	-	May 22, 2024	↑	Kenyan Championships
2024	4x400m	3:02.34	-	Jun 26, 2024	↑	African Athletics Championships
2024	4x400Metre	3:18.76	-	May 5, 2024	↑	World Athletics Relays
2023	200m	21.40	-	Jun 8, 2023	↑	Kenya Police Championships
2023	400m	46.22	-	Jun 7, 2023	↑	Kenya Police Championships
2023	4x400m	3:09.59	-	Jun 8, 2023	↑	Kenya Police Championships
2022	200m	22.36	-	Apr 16, 2022	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2022	400m	47.88	-	Mar 4, 2022	↑	Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021	400m	47.92	-	Feb 27, 2021	↑	Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2019	110MetresH	15.12	-	Mar 21, 2019	-	Nairobi (KEN)
2019	400m	46.73	-	Apr 17, 2019	↑	African U18 Championships, Abidjan
2016	200m	22.8h	-	Apr 2, 2016	↑	Kisii (KEN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	45.60	-	Jun 20	Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
400m	45.94	-	Jun 19	Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
400m	47.72	-	Jun 18	Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
4x400m	3:03.15	-	Jun 10	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
400m	45.68	-	May 29	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
4x400m	3:02.44	-	May 29	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
400m	46.09	-	May 27	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
400m	45.68	-	May 27	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
400m	45.25	-	May 16	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
400m	46.01	-	May 15	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
400m	45.25	-	May 14	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
400m	46.01	-	May 14	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
200m	20.87	-	Apr 30	Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
4x400m	3:05.47	-	Apr 18	Tom Jones Memorial
400m	46.32	-	Apr 18	Tom Jones Memorial
4x400m	3:03.46	-	Apr 4	Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist
400m-short-track	46.62	-	Mar 21	World Athletics Indoor Championships
400m-short-track	46.21	-	Mar 20	World Athletics Indoor Championships
400m-short-track	46.62	-	Mar 20	World Athletics Indoor Championships
400m-short-track	45.75	-	Mar 20	World Athletics Indoor Championships
4x400Metre	3:09.51	-	Feb 28	Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
400m-short-track	45.68	-	Feb 28	Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
400m-short-track	45.95	-	Feb 27	Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
4x400Metre	3:03.92	-	Feb 14	Jarvis Scott, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
400m-short-track	46.44	-	Feb 7	New Mexico Collegiate Classic
4x400Metre	3:06.50	-	Jan 31	Razorback Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x100m	40.1HT	-	Nov 22	4th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi
4x400m	3:05.3HT	-	Nov 22	4th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi
400m	45.13	-	Sep 15	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m	45.13	-	Sep 14	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m	45.57	-	Jul 22	Trials for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025
400m	45.14	-	Jul 22	Trials for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025
400m	46.81	-	Jun 27	Kenyan Championships
400m	44.99	-	Jun 27	Kenyan Championships
400m	44.67	-	Jun 27	Kenyan Championships
400m	44.99	-	Jun 26	Kenyan Championships
400m	46.81	-	Jun 26	Kenyan Championships
400m	45.06	-	May 31	Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
4x400Metre	3:13.10	-	May 11	World Athletics Relays, Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou
4x400m	3:00.88	-	May 10	World Athletics Relays, Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou
4x400m	3:00.87	-	Apr 26	5th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series
400m	45.73	-	Apr 12	Sprints Build-up & Trials for World Athletics Relays Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
4x400m	3:06.84	-	Apr 12	Sprints Build-up & Trials for World Athletics Relays Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
400m	46.65	-	Apr 12	Sprints Build-up & Trials for World Athletics Relays Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x400m	3:02.34	-	Jun 26	African Athletics Championships
400m	46.23	-	Jun 15	National Trials for the XXXIII Olympics Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
4x400Metre	3:20.68	-	Jun 15	National Trials for the XXXIII Olympics Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
400m	47.38	-	Jun 15	National Trials for the XXXIII Olympics Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
400m	46.23	-	Jun 14	National Trials for the XXXIII Olympics Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
400m	46.54	-	May 22	Kenyan Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brian Onyari Tinega's 400 m personal best?

Brian Onyari Tinega's 400 m personal best is 44.67, set on Jun 27, 2025 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN), #203 on the all-time list.

Which events does Brian Onyari Tinega compete in?

Brian Onyari Tinega competes in the 400 m.

How did Brian Onyari Tinega perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 45.25, set on May 16, 2026 in Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA). Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Jun 20, 2026, 45.60.

Brian Onyari Tinega

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

Honours

Frequently asked questions