Francis Obikwelu
PORMenFrancis Obikwelu is a Portugal sprinter, born on November 22, 1978. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 9.84 in the 100m, 19.84 in the 200m, 46.29 in the 400m, 37.94 in the 4x100m and 3:08.14 in the 4x400m. He has earned 33 gold, 10 silver and 7 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.
As of Sep 18, 2026: 100 m 9.84 (#33 all-time), 200 m 19.84 (#49 all-time), 2022 season best 10.93 (May 1, 2022, Lisboa (POR)) · Last competition: Portuguese Championships, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria, Jun 25, 2022, 11.01 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze · National record (4 × 100 m) · 47 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| World Championships | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60m | 6.94 | - | Jan 16, 2022 | ↓ | Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (POR) (i) |
| 2022 | 100m | 10.93 | +3.2 | May 1, 2022 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2021 | 60m | 7.01 | - | Jan 16, 2021 | ↓ | Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (POR) (i) |
| 2021 | 100m | 10.89 | +1.5 | May 15, 2021 | ↓ | Estádio 1o de Maio, Lisboa (POR) |
| 2020 | 60m | 7.01 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↓ | Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (POR) (i) |
| 2019 | 60m | 6.98 | - | Feb 20, 2019 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) (i) |
| 2019 | 100m | 10.92 | +0.8 | Jun 1, 2019 | ↓ | Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto, Maia |
| 2018 | 60m | 6.99 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↓ | Pombal (POR) (i) |
| 2018 | 100m | 10.60 | +1.0 | Jun 20, 2018 | ↓ | Braga (POR) |
| 2018 | 200m | 22.12 | +1.0 | Jun 22, 2018 | ↓ | Guarda (POR) |
| 2018 | 4x100m | 40.29 | - | Jul 21, 2018 | ↑ | Braga (POR) |
| 2017 | 60m | 6.83 | - | Jan 25, 2017 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) (i) |
| 2017 | 100m | 10.45 | +4.1 | Jun 10, 2017 | ↓ | Vagos (POR) |
| 2017 | 4x100m | 40.08 | - | Jul 22, 2017 | ↑ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2016 | 100m | 10.42 | +1.7 | Jun 25, 2016 | ↓ | Maia (POR) |
| 2016 | 4x100m | 39.51 | - | Jul 9, 2016 | ↑ | European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam |
| 2015 | 100m | 10.34 | +1.1 | Jul 11, 2015 | ↓ | Moratalaz, Madrid (ESP) |
| 2015 | 200m | 21.83 | - | Jul 26, 2015 | ↓ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2015 | 4x100m | 38.65 | - | Aug 1, 2015 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2014 | 60m | 6.68 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↓ | Wien (AUT) (i) |
| 2014 | 100m | 10.28 | +3.8 | Aug 23, 2014 | ↓ | Uppsala (SWE) |
| 2014 | 200m | 21.87 | -1.9 | May 18, 2014 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2014 | 4x100m | 38.79 | - | Aug 16, 2014 | ↑ | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
| 2013 | 100m | 10.42 | +0.9 | Aug 1, 2013 | ↓ | København (DEN) |
| 2013 | 4x100m | 39.23 | - | Jul 17, 2013 | ↑ | Luzern (SUI) |
| 2012 | 60m | 6.80 | - | Feb 11, 2012 | ↓ | Pombal (POR) (i) |
| 2012 | 100m | 10.47 | +1.2 | May 13, 2012 | ↓ | Montgeron (FRA) |
| 2012 | 150MetresS | 15.70 | -0.1 | May 20, 2012 | ↓ | - |
| 2011 | 60m | 6.53 | - | Mar 6, 2011 | ↓ | European Indoor Championships |
| 2011 | 100m | 10.18 | +1.2 | Jun 12, 2011 | ↓ | Kraków (POL) |
| 2011 | 200m | 20.82 | +0.0 | Jun 26, 2011 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2011 | 4x100m | 39.43 | - | Jun 18, 2011 | ↑ | European Team Championships, Olympiastadion, Stockholm |
| 2010 | 100m | 10.18 | -1.0 | Jul 28, 2010 | ↓ | Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
| 2010 | 150MetresS | 15.34 | -1.1 | May 16, 2010 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | 200m | 21.00 | -0.6 | May 30, 2010 | ↓ | Vila Real de Santo António (POR) |
| 2010 | 4x100m | 38.88 | - | Aug 1, 2010 | ↑ | Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
| 2009 | 100m | 10.06 | +3.0 | Jul 25, 2009 | ↓ | Seixal (POR) |
| 2009 | 200m | 20.90 | +0.7 | May 31, 2009 | ↓ | Castellón (ESP) |
| 2009 | 4x100m | 39.02 | - | Jun 20, 2009 | ↑ | SPAR European Team Championships, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria |
| 2008 | 60m | 6.66 | - | Feb 23, 2008 | ↓ | Pombal (POR) (i) |
| 2008 | 100m | 10.04 | +0.2 | Jul 11, 2008 | ↓ | Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA) |
| 2008 | 200m | 20.46 | -0.9 | Jul 19, 2008 | ↓ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2007 | 60m | 6.61 | - | Feb 17, 2007 | ↓ | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2007 | 100m | 9.99 | +3.7 | Jul 28, 2007 | ↓ | Zaragoza (ESP) |
| 2007 | 200m | 20.38 | +0.9 | Aug 28, 2007 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2006 | 60m | 6.68 | - | Feb 11, 2006 | ↓ | Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (ESP) (i) |
| 2006 | 100m | 9.84 | +5.4 | Jun 3, 2006 | ↓ | Zaragoza (ESP) |
| 2006 | 200m | 20.01 | +1.6 | Aug 10, 2006 | ↓ | Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
| 2005 | 60m | 6.54 | - | Feb 24, 2005 | ↓ | Madrid (ESP) (i) |
| 2005 | 100m | 10.04 | +1.6 | Jun 14, 2005 | ↓ | Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE) |
| 2005 | 200m | 20.48 | +0.0 | Jun 19, 2005 | ↓ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2005 | 4x400m | 3:08.14 | - | Jun 19, 2005 | ↑ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2004 | 50Metres | 5.79 | - | Feb 28, 2004 | - | Liévin (FRA) (i) |
| 2004 | 60m | 6.56 | - | Feb 22, 2004 | ↓ | Peania (GRE) (i) |
| 2004 | 100m | 9.86 | +0.6 | Aug 22, 2004 | ↓ | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2004 | 200m | 20.12 | +0.1 | Jul 23, 2004 | ↓ | Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA) |
| 2003 | 100m | 10.11 | +1.5 | Aug 15, 2003 | ↓ | Zürich (SUI) |
| 2003 | 200m | 20.41 | +1.5 | Jun 22, 2003 | ↓ | Velenje (SLO) |
| 2002 | 100m | 10.01 | +0.3 | Aug 30, 2002 | ↓ | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 2002 | 200m | 20.18 | -0.6 | Sep 21, 2002 | ↓ | Madrid IAAF World Cup |
| 2001 | 100m | 9.98 | +0.6 | Aug 31, 2001 | ↓ | Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER) |
| 2001 | 200m | 20.33 | +0.1 | Aug 24, 2001 | ↓ | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 2000 | 100m | 9.97 | +1.0 | Jul 5, 2000 | ↓ | Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI) |
| 2000 | 200m | 20.01 | +0.3 | Jul 5, 2000 | ↓ | Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1999 | 60m | 6.75 | - | Jan 30, 1999 | ↓ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 1999 | 100m | 10.01= | +0.0 | Sep 15, 1999 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 1999 | 200m | 19.84 | +1.7 | Aug 25, 1999 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla |
| 1999 | 200m-short-track | 20.46 | - | Feb 21, 1999 | ↑ | Liévin (FRA) (i) |
| 1998 | 60m | 6.71 | - | Jan 17, 1998 | ↓ | Valencia (ESP) (i) |
| 1998 | 100m | 10.01 | +0.2 | Jul 9, 1998 | ↓ | Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR) |
| 1998 | 200m | 20.17 | +0.3 | Aug 28, 1998 | ↓ | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 1998 | 200m-short-track | 21.08 | - | Jan 17, 1998 | ↑ | Valencia (ESP) (i) |
| 1998 | 4x100m | 38.92 | - | Sep 1, 1998 | ↑ | Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER) |
| 1998 | 400m | 46.29 | - | Jun 3, 1998 | ↑ | Granada (ESP) |
| 1997 | 100m | 10.10 | -1.2 | Jun 20, 1997 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 1997 | 200m | 20.27 | +4.1 | Jul 9, 1997 | ↓ | Sierra Nevada (ESP) |
| 1997 | 200m-short-track | 20.57 | - | Feb 23, 1997 | ↑ | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 1997 | 4x100m | 37.94 | - | Aug 9, 1997 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 1996 | 100m | 10.12 | +0.4 | May 29, 1996 | ↓ | Granada (ESP) |
| 1996 | 200m | 20.24 | +0.2 | May 29, 1996 | ↓ | Granada (ESP) |
| 1996 | 4x100m | 39.47 | - | Aug 2, 1996 | ↑ | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| 1995 | 100m | 10.31 | +1.3 | Jul 3, 1995 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | 4x100m | 41.84 | - | Jul 23, 1994 | ↑ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | 400m | 46.79 | - | Jul 21, 1994 | ↑ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | 4x400m | 3:09.68 | - | Jul 24, 1994 | ↑ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
2022
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 11.01 | +0.3 | Jun 25 | Portuguese Championships, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria |
100m | 10.97 | +0.1 | Jun 10 | Memorial Moniz Pereira, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa |
100m | 11.15 | -3.0 | May 28 | Campeonato Nacional de Clubes, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa - Extra Race |
100m | 11.03 | -2.3 | May 21 | Meeting António Fortunato, Pista Carlos Lopes, Torres Vedras |
100m | 10.93 | +3.2 | May 1 | Meeting do Trabalhador, Lisboa |
60m | 6.95 | - | Feb 5 | Meeting Cidade de Pombal, Expocentro, Pombal (i) |
60m | 6.98 | - | Feb 5 | Meeting Cidade de Pombal, Expocentro, Pombal (i) |
60m | 7.13 | - | Jan 29 | Indoor Meeting, Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 6.94 | - | Jan 16 | Meeting Mário Moniz Pereira, Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 7.06 | - | Jan 16 | Meeting Mário Moniz Pereira, Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (i) |
2021
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 11.08 | +0.4 | Jun 23 | Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto |
100m | 10.89 | +1.5 | May 15 | Meeting da Inclusao, Estádio 1o de Maio, Lisboa |
100m | 11.11 | -1.6 | Apr 17 | Provas de Preparação, Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa |
60m | 7.01 | - | Jan 16 | Provas de Preparação, Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 7.06 | - | Jan 16 | Provas de Preparação, Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 7.12 | - | Jan 10 | Meeting Mário Moniz Pereira, Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (i) |
2020
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60m | 7.10 | - | Feb 8 | Meeting Cidade de Pombal, Estádio Municipal de Leiria, Pombal (i) |
60m | 7.01 | - | Jan 25 | Meeting Mário Moniz Pereira, Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 7.04 | - | Jan 25 | Meeting Mário Moniz Pereira, Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Lisboa (i) |
2019
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 10.92 | +0.8 | Jun 1 | Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto, Maia |
100m | 10.95 | +1.0 | Jun 1 | Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto, Maia |
100m | 11.08 | -0.1 | May 18 | Memorial Ricardo Ribeiro, Évora |
100m | 10.95 | +3.2 | May 18 | Memorial Ricardo Ribeiro, Évora |
60m | 7.02 | - | Feb 20 | Indoor Meeting, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 6.98 | - | Feb 20 | Indoor Meeting, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 7.13 | - | Feb 10 | Portuguese Indoor Championships |
60m | 7.13 | - | Feb 9 | Portuguese Indoor Championships |
60m | 7.07 | - | Jan 13 | AAL Indoor Meeting, Lisboa (i) |
2018
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x100m | 40.29 | - | Jul 21 | Braga Portuguese Club Championships, Braga |
100m | 10.91 | +0.3 | Jul 15 | Avila |
100m | 10.81 | +1.5 | Jul 4 | Maia |
200m | 22.12 | +1.0 | Jun 22 | Guarda |
100m | 10.70 | -0.4 | Jun 20 | Braga Meeting de São João, Braga |
100m | 10.60 | +1.0 | Jun 20 | Braga Meeting de São João, Braga |
4x100m | 40.99 | - | Jun 16 | Setúbal Portuguese Club Championships, Setúbal |
100m | 10.80 | -0.7 | May 5 | Faro Meeting Vitor Tavares, Faro |
100m | 10.92 | +0.9 | May 5 | Faro Meeting Vitor Tavares, Faro |
4x100m | 40.55 | - | May 5 | Faro Meeting Vitor Tavares, Faro |
60m | 7.05 | - | Feb 11 | Portuguese Indoor Championships, Pombal (i) |
60m | 7.05 | - | Feb 10 | Portuguese Indoor Championships, Pombal (i) |
60m | 7.03 | - | Feb 3 | Pombal (i) |
60m | 6.99 | - | Feb 3 | Pombal (i) |
60m | 7.18 | - | Jan 20 | Lisboa (i) |
2017
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x100m | 40.08 | - | Jul 22 | Leiria Portuguese Club Ch. Div. 1, Leiria |
100m | 10.77 | +1.7 | Jul 8 | Maia |
100m | 10.79 | +0.8 | Jul 8 | Maia |
100m | 10.76 | -2.0 | Jun 28 | Plasenica, Plasencia |
100m | 10.45 | +4.1 | Jun 10 | Portuguese Championships, Vagos |
100m | 10.57 | +2.9 | Jun 10 | Portuguese Championships, Vagos |
100m | 10.68 | +1.2 | May 27 | Vendas Novas Portuguese Club Championships, Vendas Novas - Extra Race |
Honours
European Athletics Team Championships First League
4x100 Metres Relay
Portuguese Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
European Indoor Championships
60 Metres
European Team Championships
100 Metres
Barcelona European Championships
100 Metres
Portuguese Championships
100 Metres
Barcelona European Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
Barcelona European Championships
100 Metres
Barcelona European Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
European Athletics Team Championships First League
4x100 Metres Relay
SPAR European Team Championships
100 Metres
Portuguese Championships
100 Metres
Portuguese Indoor Championships
60 Metres
Roma Golden Gala
100 Metres
Weltklasse Zürich
100 Metres
Lisbon Portuguese Championships
200 Metres
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
100 Metres
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
200 Metres
Göteborg European Championships
200 Metres
Göteborg European Championships
100 Metres
Göteborg European Championships
200 Metres
Göteborg European Championships
100 Metres
Athina IAAF World Cup
100 Metres
Athina IAAF World Cup
200 Metres
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
100 Metres
Portuguese Championships
100 Metres
Portuguese Championships
100 Metres
Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
100 Metres
IAAF World Championships
100 Metres
Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
100 Metres
Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships
60 Metres
The XXVIII Olympic Games
200 Metres
Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
200 Metres
Portuguese Championships
100 Metres
The XXVIII Olympic Games
100 Metres
Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
200 Metres
Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
100 Metres
Portuguese Championships
200 Metres
Lisbon Portuguese Championships
200 Metres
Madrid IAAF World Cup
200 Metres
Paris IAAF Grand Prix Final
100 Metres
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
100 Metres
München European Championships
200 Metres
München European Championships
100 Metres
Madrid IAAF World Cup
100 Metres
München European Championships
200 Metres
München European Championships
100 Metres
Berlin ISTAF
100 Metres
Melbourne IAAF Grand Prix Final
200 Metres
Nigerian Championships
100 Metres
Nigerian Championships
100 Metres
Nigerian Championships
200 Metres
IAAF World Indoor Championships
200 Metres Short Track
IAAF World Championships
200 Metres
Johannesburg All-Africa Games
100 Metres
Johannesburg All-Africa Games
200 Metres
München IAAF Grand Prix Final
200 Metres
IAAF World Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
Nigerian Championships
200 Metres
IAAF World Indoor Championships
200 Metres Short Track
Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships
200 Metres
Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships
100 Metres
Algiers African Junior Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Algiers African Junior Championships
400 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Francis Obikwelu's 100 m personal best?
Francis Obikwelu's 100 m personal best is 9.84, set on Jun 3, 2006 in Zaragoza (ESP), #33 on the all-time list.
Which events does Francis Obikwelu compete in?
Francis Obikwelu competes in the 100 m and 200 m.
How did Francis Obikwelu perform in 2022?
2022 season best: 10.93, set on May 1, 2022 in Lisboa (POR). Last competition: Portuguese Championships, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria on Jun 25, 2022, 11.01.
How many medals has Francis Obikwelu won?
Francis Obikwelu has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 2 World Championships medals.