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Faith Idehen

Faith Idehen

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Birth dateFeb 5, 1973
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Faith Idehen is a Nigeria sprinter, born on February 5, 1973. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

Her personal bests include 11.27 in the 100m, 23.32 in the 200m, 42.39 in the 4x100m, 7.39 in the 60m and 7.39 in the 60m. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
100 m
11.27
#819 all-time
55 Metres
6.82
1998 season best
11.87
May 3, 1998 · Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
53 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 100 m 11.27 (#819 all-time), 55 Metres 6.82, 1998 season best 11.87 (May 3, 1998, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 53 years old

PB

Personal bests

11.27
#819 all-time
23.32
4x100m
42.39
60m
7.39
60mi
7.39
200m-short-tracki
24.27
200m-short-track
24.27
55m
6.82
55mi
6.82
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
100m
11.87+1.8May 3, 1998
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1998
200m
24.64+2.8Apr 19, 1998
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1997
100m
11.47-1.2Jun 27, 1997
↓
Lagos (NGR)
1997
200m
24.27+0.0Jul 11, 1997
↓
Betzdorf (GER)
1996
60mi
7.39-Jan 27, 1996
→
Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1996
60m
7.39-Jan 27, 1996
→
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1996
100m
11.4h-Jun 22, 1996
↓
Nigerian Championships
1996
200m-short-track
24.27-Feb 9, 1996
→
-
1996
200mi
24.27-Feb 9, 1996
↓
Dortmund (GER) (i)
1996
200m-short-tracki
24.27-Feb 9, 1996
→
Dortmund (GER) (i)
1994
4x100m
42.92-Sep 11, 1994
↓
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1993
55m
6.82-Feb 28, 1993
→
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1993
55mi
6.82-Feb 28, 1993
→
Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
1993
100m
11.27-0.6Jun 16, 1993
↓
Lagos (NGR)
1993
4x100m
44.25-Jul 18, 1993
↓
Buffalo, NY (USA)
1992
4x100m
42.39-Aug 7, 1992
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1990
200m
23.32-Jan 2, 1990
↓
Bauchi (NGR)

1998

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.87+1.8May 3Tuscaloosa Tide Classic, Tuscaloosa, AL
200m
24.64+2.8Apr 19Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA
100m
12.14-5.4Apr 11Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ

1997

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.60+0.0Aug 22Bitburg
100m
11.84+0.0Aug 20Leverkusen
100m
11.72+0.0Aug 20Leverkusen
100m
11.76+0.0Jul 23Hamburg
100m
11.85+0.5Jul 13Stuttgart Leichtathletik der Weltklasse, Stuttgart
100m
11.94+0.0Jul 11Betzdorf
200m
24.27+0.0Jul 11Betzdorf
100m
11.59+0.0Jun 27Nigerian Championships, Lagos
100m
11.47-1.2Jun 27Nigerian Championships, Lagos
100m
11.58+2.1May 29Villach
200m
24.44+0.0May 1Albershausen
100m
11.74+0.0May 1Albershausen

1996

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.4HT-Jun 22Nigerian Championships
100m
11.4HT-Jun 20Nigerian Championships, Lagos
100m
11.60+1.2May 18Los Angeles, CA
60m
7.40-Feb 9Dortmund Sparkassen Indoor, Dortmund (i)
200m-short-track
24.27-Feb 9Dortmund Sparkassen Indoor, Dortmund (i)
60m
7.43-Feb 7Gent Coke Indoor, Gent (i)
60m
7.39-Jan 27Sindelfingen IHS, Sindelfingen (i)

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
42.92-Sep 11London IAAF World Cup, Crystal Palace, London

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
44.25-Jul 18Buffalo Universiade, Buffalo, NY
100m
11.27-0.6Jun 16Lagos
55m
6.82-Feb 28Baton Rouge, LA (i)

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
44.21-Sep 27La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
4x100m
42.81-Aug 8The XXV Olympic Games
4x100m
42.39-Aug 7The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
23.32-Jan 2Bauchi

Honours

🥇

London IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1994
🥈

Buffalo Universiade

4x100 Metres Relay

1993
🥉

The XXV Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1992
🥉

La Habana IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Faith Idehen's 100 m personal best?

Faith Idehen's 100 m personal best is 11.27, set on Jun 16, 1993 in Lagos (NGR), #819 on the all-time list.

Which events does Faith Idehen compete in?

Faith Idehen competes in the 100 m and 55 Metres.

How did Faith Idehen perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 11.87, set on May 3, 1998 in Tuscaloosa, AL (USA).

How many medals has Faith Idehen won?

Faith Idehen has won 1 Olympic Games medal.