Jerome Kounou
BeninActive- Born
- Sep 17, 1998 (28 years old)
- Events
- 200 m · 100 m
Jerome Kounou is a Benin sprinter, born on September 17, 1998. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 10.54 in the 100m, 21.38 in the 200m, 49.74 in the 400m, 40.78 in the 4x100m and 3:14.36 in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Benin.
Personal best · 200 m21.38
2026 season best21.38Apr 16, 2026 · Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan
Personal best · 100 m10.54
Last competitionNigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games TrialsJun 21, 2026 · 10.54
As of Oct 28, 2026: 200 m 21.38, 100 m 10.54, 2026 season best 21.38 (Apr 16, 2026, Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan (NGR)) · Last competition: Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials, Jun 21, 2026, 10.54 · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100m | 10.54 | +1.6 | Jun 21, 2026 | Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials |
| 2026 | 200m | 21.38 | +1.5 | Apr 16, 2026 | MTN CHAMPS Grand Final |
| 2025 | 100m | 10.70 | -1.5 | Aug 9, 2025 | Beninese Championships, Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou |
| 2025 | 200m | 22.13 | +0.0 | Apr 10, 2025 | MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos |
| 2025 | 4x100m | 41.96 | – | Apr 12, 2025 | MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos |
| 2025 | 400m | 49.74 | – | Apr 9, 2025 | MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.75 | +0.2 | Jun 4, 2024 | CAA Region II Championships, University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra |
| 2024 | 200m | 21.48 | +0.7 | Jun 5, 2024 | CAA Region II Championships, University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra |