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Catherine Obilor

Catherine Obilor

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Birth dateJul 17, 1985
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Catherine Obilor is a Nigeria sprinter, born on July 17, 1985. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400mH.

Her personal bests include 24.09 in the 200m, 53.01 in the 400m, 56.50 in the 400mH and 3:37.00 in the 4x400m. She has earned 1 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
56.50
#680 all-time
400 m
53.01
2007 season best
58.0h
May 5, 2007 · Lagos (NGR)
Last competition
Nigerian Championships
May 19, 2007 · 58.70
Nigerian Championships
Age
41 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 400 m hurdles 56.50 (#680 all-time), 400 m 53.01, 2007 season best 58.0h (May 5, 2007, Lagos (NGR)) · Last competition: Nigerian Championships, May 19, 2007, 58.70 · 41 years old

PB

Personal bests

24.09*
53.01
56.50
#680 all-time
4x400m
3:37.00

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
400mH
58.0h-May 5, 2007
↓
Lagos (NGR)
2006
400m
53.01-Feb 10, 2006
↑
Abuja (NGR)
2006
400mH
58.08-Aug 13, 2006
↓
Bambous African Championships
2006
4x400m
3:37.00-Aug 13, 2006-Bambous African Championships
2005
400m
53.44-Jul 8, 2005
↑
Abuja (NGR)
2004
400m
53.90-Jul 21, 2004
↑
Gent (BEL)
2003
200m
24.46-Jun 20, 2003
↓
Ibadan (NGR)
2003
400m
55.90-May 10, 2003
↑
Benin City (NGR)
2003
400mH
57.19-Jul 17, 2003
↓
Abuja (NGR)
2002
400mH
59.56-Jun 20, 2002
↓
Lagos (NGR)
2001
200m
24.09+3.2Aug 19, 2001
↓
Réduit (MRI)
2001
400mH
56.50-Jul 22, 2001
↓
Nigerian Championships

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
58.70-May 19Nigerian Championships
400mH
58.7HT-May 17Nigerian Championships, Lagos
400mH
58.0HT-May 5Abuja CAA Grand Prix, Abuja

2006

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:37.00-Aug 13Bambous African Championships
400mH
58.08-Aug 13Bambous African Championships
400mH
1:00.01-Aug 12Bambous African Championships, Bambous
400mH
58.14-Apr 17Ijebu Ode
400m
53.91-Feb 11Nigerian Championships
400m
53.01-Feb 10Nigerian Championships, Abuja
400m
54.42-Feb 9Nigerian Championships, Abuja

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
53.56-Jul 9Nigerian Championships
400m
53.44-Jul 8Nigerian Championships, Abuja
400m
53.74-Jul 8Nigerian Championships, Abuja

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
53.90-Jul 21Gent Nacht van de Gentse Feesten, Gent

2003

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
57.99-Oct 30Hyderabad Afro-Asian Games, Hyderabad
400mH
57.53-Oct 12Abuja All Africa Games, Abuja
400mH
57.19-Jul 17Nigerian Championships, Abuja
200m
24.46-Jun 20Ibadan 4th AFN Zonal Meet, Ibadan
200m
24.66-Jun 20Ibadan 4th AFN Zonal Meet, Ibadan
200m
24.73-Jun 20Ibadan 4th AFN Zonal Meet, Ibadan
400mH
58.47-Jun 19Ibadan 4th AFN Zonal Meet, Ibadan
400mH
1:00.54-May 24Enugu 3. AFN Zonal, Enugu
400mH
1:00.05-May 17Abuja
400m
56.07-May 10Kaduna 2nd AFN Zonal Meet, Kaduna
400m
55.90-May 10Kaduna 2nd AFN Zonal Meet, Kaduna
400m
55.90-May 1Benin City 1st AFN Zonal Meet, Benin City

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
59.56-Jun 20Nigerian Championships, Lagos
400mH
1:00.48-Mar 23Enugu

2001

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
24.09+3.2Aug 19Réduit African Junior Championships, Réduit
400mH
56.50-Jul 22Nigerian Championships
400mH
DNS-Jul 12Debrecen IAAF World Youth Championships, Debrecen
400mH
58.47-Jun 30Lagos AAC Region II Meet, Lagos

Honours

🥈

Bambous African Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2006
5

Bambous African Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2006
🥈

Bambous African Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2006
5

Bambous African Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2006
🥈

Abuja All Africa Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2003
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Nigerian Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Catherine Obilor's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Catherine Obilor's 400 m hurdles personal best is 56.50, set on Jul 22, 2001 in Lagos (NGR), #680 on the all-time list.

Which events does Catherine Obilor compete in?

Catherine Obilor competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

How did Catherine Obilor perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 58.0h, set on May 5, 2007 in Lagos (NGR). Last competition: Nigerian Championships on May 19, 2007, 58.70.