Joan Uduak Ekah

Joan Uduak Ekah

NigeriaNigeria
Born
Nov 20, 1981 (44 years old)
Events
60 m · 100 m

Joan Uduak Ekah (born 16 December 1980 in Kaduna) is a retired Nigerian athlete specializing in the sprinting events.

She competed in the 100 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics reaching the second round.

With 7.09 she was the world junior record holder in the indoor 60 metres between 1999 and 2016 when the record was lowered to 7.07 by Ewa Swoboda. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Personal best · 60 m7.10
2008 season best7.78Feb 16, 2008
2008 season best
Personal best · 100 m11.11
#345 all-time

As of Nov 13, 2026: 60 m 7.10, 100 m 11.11 (#345 all-time), 2008 season best 7.78 (Feb 16, 2008) · 44 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
100mLausanne 1999Nigeria 100 m all-time list11.111,176 pts#345
200mLaguna 1999Nigeria 200 m all-time list22.91*1,144 pts–
60mIndoorMaebashi 19997.091,188 pts–
60m19997.101,185 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorValencia 199924.101,074 pts–
200m-short-track199924.101,074 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200860m 7.78–Feb 16, 2008–
200860m Indoor7.78–Feb 16, 2008Valencia (ESP) (i)
200660m Indoor7.94–Jan 28, 2006Valencia (ESP) (i)
200660m 7.94–Jan 28, 2006–
2006100m 11.81+5.1Jun 4, 2006Zaragoza (ESP)
2006200m 24.78+2.4Jun 17, 2006Gavá (ESP)
2004100m 11.48–Jul 11, 2004Nigerian Championships
2004200m 23.63-1.0Jul 17, 2004Madrid (ESP)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joan Uduak Ekah's 60 m personal best is 7.10, set on Feb 16, 1999.

Joan Uduak Ekah competes in the 60 m and 100 m.

2008 season best: 7.78, set on Feb 16, 2008.