
John Clifford
John Clifford is a Nigeria sprinter, born on April 8, 2002. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 10.26 in the 100m, 20.85 in the 200m, 47.14 in the 400m, 15.30 in the 110mH and 39.22 in the 4x100m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.
As of Sep 13, 2026: 100 m 10.26, 200 m 20.85, 2025 season best 10.27 (May 16, 2025, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR, Jun 11, 2025, 39.48 · 24 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100m | 10.27 | +2.5 | May 16, 2025 | ↑ | The Big West Track and Field Championships, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA |
| 2025 | 200m | 20.85 | +2.5 | May 16, 2025 | ↑ | The Big West Track and Field Championships, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA |
| 2025 | 4x100m | 39.22 | - | Apr 19, 2025 | ↑ | Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | 400m | 50.29 | - | Mar 15, 2025 | ↓ | Challenge Cup, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:17.68 | - | Mar 15, 2025 | - | Challenge Cup, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
| 2024 | 60m | 6.81= | - | Feb 25, 2024 | ↑ | MPSF Indoor Track & Field Championship |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.41 | +2.9 | Mar 29, 2024 | ↑ | Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | 200m | 21.21 | +0.8 | Apr 19, 2024 | ↑ | Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event |
| 2023 | 100m | 10.26 | +2.4 | May 13, 2023 | ↑ | Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
| 2023 | 200m | 20.98 | +0.5 | May 13, 2023 | ↑ | Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
| 2022 | 60m | 6.81 | - | Feb 25, 2022 | ↑ | North Dakota-High Performance Center, Grand Forks, ND (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 100m | 10.35 | +2.1 | Apr 2, 2022 | ↑ | Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX (USA) |
| 2022 | 200m | 21.04 | +0.4 | Mar 25, 2022 | ↑ | Oral Roberts Oneok Sport Complex, Tulsa, OK (USA) |
| 2022 | 200m-short-track | 21.47 | - | Jan 14, 2022 | - | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 4x100m | 40.18 | - | Apr 2, 2022 | ↑ | Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX (USA) |
| 2021 | 60m | 6.92 | - | Dec 4, 2021 | ↑ | Anschutz Sports Pavillion, Lawrence, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 200m | 21.11 | -0.1 | Apr 12, 2021 | ↑ | Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR) |
| 2021 | 400m | 47.14 | - | Mar 31, 2021 | ↓ | Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos (NGR) |
| 2020 | 200m | 21.67 | +0.0 | Nov 6, 2020 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | 100m | 10.90 | +0.7 | Jun 25, 2019 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2019 | 110mH | 15.30 | +1.4 | Jun 16, 2019 | - | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2019 | 200m | 21.94 | +0.0 | Jun 26, 2019 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2019 | 400m | 48.8h | - | Mar 16, 2019 | ↓ | Ilaro (NGR) |
| 2018 | 200m | 22.69 | +0.1 | Jun 8, 2018 | ↑ | Ozoro (NGR) |
2025
18 performances2024
13 performances2023
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 10.40 | +1.2 | May 26 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
100m | 10.52 | +1.8 | May 26 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
100m | 10.40 | +1.2 | May 24 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
100m | 10.26 | +2.4 | May 13 | Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
200m | 20.98 | +0.5 | May 13 | Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
100m | 10.52 | +1.0 | May 12 | Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
200m | 21.45 | +0.0 | May 12 | Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
100m | 10.26 | +2.4 | May 12 | Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
200m | 20.98 | +0.5 | May 12 | Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
200m | 21.53 | +0.7 | Apr 7 | Challenge Cup Classic |
100m | 10.67 | +0.8 | Apr 7 | Challenge Cup Classic |
400m-short-track | DNF | - | Jan 21 | Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
2022
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 10.35 | +2.1 | Apr 2 | Masked Rider Open, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX |
4x100m | 40.18 | - | Apr 2 | Masked Rider Open, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX |
4x100m | 40.31 | - | Mar 26 | ORU Invite, Oral Roberts Oneok Sport Complex, Tulsa, OK |
100m | 10.61 | -1.1 | Mar 26 | ORU Invite, Oral Roberts Oneok Sport Complex, Tulsa, OK |
200m | 21.04 | +0.4 | Mar 25 | ORU Invite, Oral Roberts Oneok Sport Complex, Tulsa, OK |
200m | 21.67 | - | Feb 26 | Summit League Championships, North Dakota-High Performance Center, Grand Forks, ND (i) |
60m | 6.87 | - | Feb 26 | Summit League Championships, North Dakota-High Performance Center, Grand Forks, ND (i) |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is John Clifford's 100 m personal best?
John Clifford's 100 m personal best is 10.26, set on May 13, 2023 in CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA (USA).
Which events does John Clifford compete in?
John Clifford competes in the 100 m and 200 m.
How did John Clifford perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 10.27, set on May 16, 2025 in Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR on Jun 11, 2025, 39.48.