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Edith Nakiyngi

Edith Nakiyngi

UGAUGAWomen
Birth dateOct 15, 1968
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Edith Nakiyngi is a Uganda sprinter, born on October 15, 1968. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 54.47 in the 400m, 2:00.88 in the 800m, 4:16.58 in the 1500m, 2:04.88 in the 800m-short-track and 54.47 in the 400m-short-track. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Key facts
800 m
2:00.88
#864 all-time
1500 m
4:16.58
1993 season best
2:07.81
Aug 14, 1993 · The Sky Dome, Toronto (CAN) (i)
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
Aug 14, 1993 · 2:07.81
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
Age
57 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 2:00.88 (#864 all-time), 1500 m 4:16.58, 1993 season best 2:07.81 (Aug 14, 1993, The Sky Dome, Toronto (CAN) (i)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart, Aug 14, 1993, 2:07.81 · 57 years old

PB

Personal bests

54.47
2:00.88
#864 all-time
4:16.58
800m-short-track
2:04.88
400m-short-track
54.47

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1993
800m-short-track
2:04.88-Mar 12, 1993
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1993
800m
2:07.81-Aug 14, 1993
↓
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
800m
2:03.55-Jul 31, 1992
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1991
800m
2:01.74-Jul 17, 1991
↓
Roma (ITA)
1991
1500m
4:25.43-Aug 29, 1991
↓
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1990
800m
2:00.88-Jul 7, 1990
↓
Formia (ITA)
1990
1500m
4:16.58-Jul 18, 1990
↓
Bologna (ITA)
1989
400m
54.47-Feb 11, 1989-Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
1989
400m-short-track
54.47-Feb 11, 1989-Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
1989
800m
2:03.76-May 20, 1989
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1989
800m-short-track
2:06.28-Mar 11, 1989
↑
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
1988
800m
2:03.18-Apr 30, 1988
↓
Des Moines, IA (USA)

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:07.81-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
800m-short-track
2:04.88-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:03.55-Jul 31The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1991

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:25.43-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
800m
2:05.19-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1500m
4:25.43-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
800m
2:01.74-Jul 17Roma Golden Gala, Roma

1990

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:01.71-Aug 21Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
800m
2:03.62-Aug 13Grosseto
1500m
4:16.58-Jul 18Bologna Golden Gala, Bologna
800m
2:01.39-Jul 16Barcelona
800m
2:00.88-Jul 7Formia World Formia Meeting, Formia

1989

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:05.82-Jun 2Provo NCAA Championships, Provo, UT
800m
2:03.76-May 20Knoxville, TN
800m
2:04.52-May 14Lincoln, NE
800m-short-track
2:06.28-Mar 11NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
400m-short-track
54.47-Feb 11Lincoln, NE (i)

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:03.18-Apr 30Des Moines, IA

Honours

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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1989
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Edith Nakiyngi's 800 m personal best?

Edith Nakiyngi's 800 m personal best is 2:00.88, set on Jul 7, 1990 in Formia (ITA), #864 on the all-time list.

Which events does Edith Nakiyngi compete in?

Edith Nakiyngi competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Edith Nakiyngi perform in 1993?

1993 season best: 2:07.81, set on Aug 14, 1993 in The Sky Dome, Toronto (CAN) (i). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart on Aug 14, 1993, 2:07.81.