James Onwuka

James Onwuka

NigeriaNigeria
Born
Jul 21, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
400 Metres Short Track · 300 Metres Short Track

James Onwuka is a Nigeria sprinter, born on July 21, 2003. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 21.42 in the 200m, 46.70 in the 400m, 3:03.39 in the 4x400m, 3:05.24 in the 4x400Metre and 3:15.58 in the 4x400Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track48.06
2025 season best46.88Feb 28, 2025 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track34.40
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, ORJun 13, 2025 · 3:03.85
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 48.06, 300 Metres Short Track 34.40, 2025 season best 46.88 (Feb 28, 2025, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR, Jun 13, 2025, 3:03.85 · 23 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mFL 202421.42*1,007 pts–
400mVA 202546.701,065 pts–
4x400mOR 20253:03.39–
4x400MetreIndoorSC 20253:05.24–
4x400Metre20223:15.58–
DistanceMeIndoorOH 20249:44.32–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025200m-short-track Indoor21.68–Feb 21, 2025Penn State Tune Up
2025200m Indoor21.68–Feb 21, 2025Penn State Tune Up
2025200m 21.75+1.2May 3, 2025Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
2025300m-short-track Indoor34.00–Jan 18, 2025Nittany Lion Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)
2025300m Indoor34.00–Jan 18, 2025Nittany Lion Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)
2025400m 46.70–Apr 19, 2025Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
2025400m-short-track Indoor46.88–Feb 28, 2025Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20254x400m 3:03.39–Jun 11, 2025NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
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James Onwuka's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 48.06, set on Jan 29, 2022.

James Onwuka competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 300 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 46.88, set on Feb 28, 2025 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR on Jun 13, 2025, 3:03.85.