Florence Uwakwe

Florence Uwakwe

Born
Jul 28, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 Metres Short Track

Florence Uwakwe is a Nigeria sprinter, born on July 28, 1994. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.67 in the 100m, 23.46 in the 200m, 51.94 in the 400m, 44.69 in the 4x100m and 3:31.84 in the 4x400m. She has earned 4 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · 400 m51.94
2017 season best53.18May 14, 2017 · El Paso, TX
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track23.83

As of Nov 4, 2026: 400 m 51.94, 200 Metres Short Track 23.83, 2017 season best 53.18 (May 14, 2017, El Paso, TX (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mTN 201611.671,058 pts–
200mSingapore 201023.461,089 pts–
400mNM 201451.941,129 pts–
4x100mTX 201744.69–
4x400mMoncton 20103:31.84–
4x400MetreIndoorAL 20153:38.28–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games11–2

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201760m 7.51–Feb 10, 2017–
201760m Indoor7.51–Feb 10, 2017Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2017200m-short-track Indoor23.92–Feb 3, 2017Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2017200m Indoor23.92–Feb 3, 2017Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2017200m-short-track 23.92–Feb 3, 2017–
2017200m 24.52–Jan 13, 2017–
20174x100m 44.69–May 14, 2017El Paso, TX (USA)
2017400m 53.18–May 14, 2017El Paso, TX (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Florence Uwakwe's 400 m personal best is 51.94, set on May 2, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM (USA).

Florence Uwakwe competes in the 400 m and 200 Metres Short Track.

2017 season best: 53.18, set on May 14, 2017 in El Paso, TX (USA).

Florence Uwakwe has won 2 Olympic Games medals.