Joseph Akoon

Birth dateFeb 2, 2002

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Joseph Akoon is a South Sudan sprinter, born on February 2, 2002. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 400mH.

His personal bests include 48.37 in the 400m, 1:53.49 in the 800m and 54.08 in the 400mH. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Sudan.

Key facts

400 m

48.37

400 m hurdles

54.08

2022 season best

55.60

Jun 4, 2022 · Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)

2022 season best

Last competition

Ugandan Championships

Jun 25, 2022 · 1:55.59

Ugandan Championships

Record

National record · 400 m hurdles 54.08

National record

Age

24 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 400 m 48.37, 400 m hurdles 54.08, 2022 season best 55.60 (Jun 4, 2022, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)) · Last competition: Ugandan Championships, Jun 25, 2022, 1:55.59 · National record (400 m hurdles) · 24 years old

Personal bests

400m

48.37

800m

1:53.49

400mH

54.08

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2022	400mH	55.60	-	Jun 4, 2022	↑	Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)
2022	800m	1:55.59	-	Jun 25, 2022	↑	Ugandan Championships
2021	400m	48.37	-	Jul 3, 2021	↑	Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi (JPN)
2021	400mH	54.26	-	Jun 6, 2021	↑	Denka Athletics Challenge Cup
2020	400m	48.89	-	Sep 22, 2020	↑	Athletic Park, Ageo (JPN)
2020	400mH	54.08	-	Jul 26, 2020	↑	Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi (JPN)
2019	400m	48.96	-	Apr 5, 2019	↑	Kigali (RWA)
2019	400mH	55.88	-	Aug 28, 2019	↑	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
2019	800m	1:55.56	-	Jul 26, 2019	↑	Ugandan Championships
2018	800m	1:53.49	-	Feb 3, 2018	↑	Kampala (UGA)
2017	800m	1:55.6h	-	Dec 14, 2017	↑	Kampala (UGA)
2015	800m	1:58.23	-	Sep 14, 2015	↑	Brazzaville (CGO)

2022

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:55.59	-	Jun 25	Ugandan Championships
400mH	55.60	-	Jun 4	Akii Bua Memorial, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala

2021

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	54.88	-	Jul 4	Gunma Prefectural Championships, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi
400m	48.37	-	Jul 3	Gunma Prefectural Championships, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi
400m	48.38	-	Jul 3	Gunma Prefectural Championships, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi
400mH	54.26	-	Jun 6	Denka Athletics Challenge Cup
400mH	55.34	-	May 3	Shizuoka International Athletics Meet, Prefectural Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi

2020

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	48.89	-	Sep 22	University vs. School Competition, Athletic Park, Ageo
400m	48.98	-	Aug 30	Summer meeting, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi
400mH	54.08	-	Jul 26	Gunma Prefectural Record Meeting, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi
400mH	55.00	-	Jul 19	Gunma Prefecture Championships, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi
400mH	54.83	-	Jul 19	Gunma Prefecture Championships, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi
400m	49.07	-	Jul 18	Gunma Prefecture Championships, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi
400m	49.77	-	Jul 18	Gunma Prefecture Championships, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi

2019

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	55.88	-	Aug 29	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	49.77	-	Aug 29	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400mH	55.88	-	Aug 28	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	49.77	-	Aug 26	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	50.12	-	Aug 3	3rd TBAC Invitational Meeting, Kampala
400m	49.41	-	Jul 26	Ugandan Championships
800m	1:55.56	-	Jul 26	Ugandan Championships
400mH	56.89	-	Jun 1	Akii Bua Memorial Meet, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
400m	49.62	-	May 11	5th UAF Trials, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
400m	48.96	-	Apr 5	Kigali

2018

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:54.54	-	Oct 13	Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires
800m	1:54.54	-	Oct 12	Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires
800m	DNS	-	Oct 12	Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires
800m	1:56.86	-	Jul 26	Algiers African Youth Games, Algiers
800m	1:53.58	-	Mar 3	Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala
800m	1:53.49	-	Feb 3	Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala
800m	1:54.47	-	Jan 20	Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala
800m	1:56.3HT	-	Jan 6	Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala

2017

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:55.6HT	-	Dec 14	Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala

2015

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:58.23	-	Sep 14	Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joseph Akoon's 400 m personal best?

Joseph Akoon's 400 m personal best is 48.37, set on Jul 3, 2021 in Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi (JPN).

Which events does Joseph Akoon compete in?

Joseph Akoon competes in the 400 m and 400 m hurdles.

How did Joseph Akoon perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 55.60, set on Jun 4, 2022 in Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA). Last competition: Ugandan Championships on Jun 25, 2022, 1:55.59.