James Godday

James Godday

NigeriaNigeria
Born
Jan 9, 1984 (42 years old)
Birthplace
Kaduna, Nigeria
Events
400 m · 300 Metres
Height
1.70 m

James Godday (born 9 January 1984) is a Nigerian athlete who specializes in 400 metres. He was born in Kaduna.

Godday was a part of the Nigerian team that won the bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics 4 x 400 metres relay. In the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki, he competed in 400 metres where he was knocked out in the semi-finals with 46.62.

He achieved a personal best in the heats with 45.30. He later improved this to 44.99 seconds, in February 2006 in Abuja. He finished fifth at the 2006 African Championships and fourth at the 2007 All-Africa Games.

Personal best · 400 m44.90
#331 all-time
2017 season best48.40Dec 2, 2017 · Kaduna
2017 season best
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · 300 Metres32.79

As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m 44.90 (#331 all-time), 300 Metres 32.79, 2017 season best 48.40 (Dec 2, 2017, Kaduna (NGR)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mRegensburg 201610.63999 pts–
200mPraha 200521.191,040 pts–
400mAbuja 200844.901,187 pts#331
4x400mAthina 20043:00.90–
4x800MetreIjebu Ode 20147:59.00–
300mPraha 200532.791,090 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––11

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017400m 48.40–Dec 2, 2017Kaduna (NGR)
2016100m 10.63+0.6Jun 5, 2016Regensburg (GER)
2016200m 21.39-0.8Jun 5, 2016Regensburg (GER)
2015400m 47.43–Mar 14, 2015Abuja (NGR)
2014400m 46.47–Jun 13, 2014Warri (NGR)
20144x800Metre 7:59.00–Feb 15, 2014Ijebu Ode (NGR)
2012200m 21.31-0.1May 12, 2012Atlanta, GA (USA)
2012400m 46.60–Jun 14, 2012Warri (NGR)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Godday's 400 m personal best is 44.90, set on Jun 23, 2008 in Abuja (NGR), #331 on the all-time list.

James Godday competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.

2017 season best: 48.40, set on Dec 2, 2017 in Kaduna (NGR).

James Godday has won 1 Olympic Games medal.