John Oketcha
UgandaActive- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
John Oketcha is a Uganda middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000mSt.
His personal bests include 1:52.21 in the 800m, 3:55.98 in the 1500m and 10:07.76 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.
Personal best · 800 m1:52.21
2026 season best3:58.91Mar 29, 2026 · Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
Personal best · 1500 m3:55.98
Last competition2nd National TrialMar 29, 2026 · 3:58.91
As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 1:52.21, 1500 m 3:55.98, 2026 season best 3:58.91 (Mar 29, 2026, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)) · Last competition: 2nd National Trial, Mar 29, 2026, 3:58.91
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:58.91 | – | Mar 29, 2026 | 2nd National Trial |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:55.09 | – | May 10, 2025 | 6th National Trials, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:04.52 | – | Mar 1, 2025 | 1st National Trials, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 10:07.76 | – | Jul 24, 2025 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:58.7h | – | Jun 28, 2024 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:07.5h | – | Jun 27, 2024 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:55.55 | – | Jun 4, 2023 | Akii-Bua Memorial, Nelson Mandela Stadium - Warm Up Track, Namboole |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:58.1h | – | Jun 25, 2022 | Ugandan Championships |