JS
Joyce Sakari

Joyce Sakari

KENKENWomen
Birth dateJun 6, 1986
Height1.70 m
Weight60 kg

Joy Nakhumicha Sakari (born 6 June 1986 in Chepkoya, Kenya) is a Kenyan sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. She represented Kenya at the 2012 Summer Olympics. One day after improving the Kenyan record at the 2015 World Championships, she failed a doping test.

Key facts
400 m
51.14
#444 all-time
200 m
22.4h
2015 season best
51.14
Jul 11, 2015 · Nairobi (KEN)
2015 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
Aug 22, 2015 · DQ
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
Record
Area record · Distance Medley Short Track 10:43.35
Area record
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 400 m 51.14 (#444 all-time), 200 m 22.4h, 2015 season best 51.14 (Jul 11, 2015, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing, Aug 22, 2015, DQ · Area record (Distance Medley Short Track) · 40 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
200m
22.4h-Jul 11, 2015
↑
Kenyan Championships
2015
400m
51.14-Jul 11, 2015
↑
Kenyan Championships
2015
DistanceMe
10:43.35-May 2, 2015-IAAF World Relays
2013
100m
11.7h-May 25, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2013
200m
23.0h-May 25, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2013
400m
54.1h-May 25, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2012
100m
12.4h-Mar 10, 2012
↑
Bondo (KEN)
2012
200m
25.1h-Mar 10, 2012
↑
Bondo (KEN)
2012
400m
51.85-Aug 3, 2012
↑
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2012
4x400m
3:35.06-Jul 1, 2012-Porto Novo (BEN)
2011
200m
24.29-Jun 4, 2011
↑
Mombasa (KEN)
2011
400m
51.73-Jul 16, 2011
↑
Kenyan Championships
2010
400m
57.37-Aug 28, 2010
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2009
100m
11.9h-Apr 18, 2009
↑
Kakamega (KEN)
2009
200m
23.74-May 21, 2009
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2009
400m
51.56-Jul 18, 2009
↑
Abuja (NGR)
2008
100m
11.74+0.0May 31, 2008
↑
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2008
200m
23.78+1.5May 4, 2008
↑
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2008
400m
52.41-Jul 5, 2008
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2007
100m
11.89+1.0Jul 18, 2007
↑
Algiers (ALG)
2007
200m
23.60-Jun 16, 2007
↑
Kenyan Championships

2015

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
DQ-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
400m
51.16-Aug 1Nairobi Kenyan World Championship Trials, Nairobi
200m
22.4HT-Jul 11Kenyan Championships
400m
51.14-Jul 11Kenyan Championships
400m
53.25-May 23Eldoret
DistanceMe
10:43.35-May 2IAAF World Relays
400m
53.8HT-Mar 21Nairobi AK Relays Meeting, Nairobi
400m
55.2HT-Mar 21Nairobi AK Relays Meeting, Nairobi

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.7HT-May 25Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi
200m
23.0HT-May 25Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi
400m
54.1HT-May 25Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi

2012

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
52.95-Aug 4The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
400m
51.85-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
400m
52.95-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
400m
53.71-Jul 18Cardiff International, Cardiff
4x400m
3:35.06-Jul 1Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
400m
52.28-Jun 29Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
400m
52.36-Jun 28Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
400m
52.38-Jun 27Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
400m
52.0HT-Jun 15Kenyan Championships
400m
53.71-Jun 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
400m
53.5HT-May 18Nairobi Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
200m
25.1HT-Mar 10Bondo
100m
12.4HT-Mar 10Bondo

2011

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
52.18-Sep 13Maputo All-Africa Games, Maputo
400m
52.63-Sep 12Maputo All-Africa Games
400m
53.22-Sep 11Maputo All-Africa Games, Maputo
400m
51.73-Jul 16Kenyan Championships
400m
52.10-Jul 15Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
400m
52.70-Jul 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
400m
53.89-Jun 4Nairobi Keny Police Ch., Nairobi
200m
24.29-Jun 4Nairobi Keny Police Ch., Nairobi
200m
25.6HT-May 14Mombasa 4th NBK/AK Track & Field Meeting, Mombasa

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
57.37-Aug 28Nairobi Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi

2009

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
52.69-Aug 16IAAF World Championships
400m
52.69-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
400m
52.88-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
400m
52.43-Jul 25Nairobi Kenyan Trials, Nairobi
400m
51.56-Jul 18Abuja CAA Super Grand Prix, Abuja
200m
23.84-Jun 27Kenyan Championships
400m
53.06-Jun 27Kenyan Championships
400m
54.27-May 21Khartoum CAA Grand Prix, Khartoum
200m
23.74-May 21Khartoum CAA Grand Prix, Khartoum
200m
24.7HT-Apr 18Kakamega KCC Meeting, Kakamega
100m
11.9HT-Apr 18Kakamega KCC Meeting, Kakamega

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
52.41-Jul 5Nairobi Kenyan Olympic Trials, Nairobi
200m
24.12+0.0Jun 27Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
400m
52.9HT-Jun 26Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
100m
11.74+0.0May 31Addis Abeba
400m
53.12-May 31Addis Abeba
Showing 1 - 50 of 64

Honours

🥈

IAAF World Relays

Distance Medley

2015
🥇

Kenyan Championships

200 Metres

2015
🥇

Kenyan Championships

400 Metres

2015
6

Porto Novo African Championships

400 Metres

2012
6

Porto Novo African Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2012
6

Porto Novo African Championships

400 Metres

2012
🥇

Kenyan Championships

400 Metres

2012
6

Porto Novo African Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2012
🥇

Kenyan Championships

400 Metres

2011
5

Maputo All-Africa Games

400 Metres

2011
🥇

Kenyan Championships

200 Metres

2009
🥇

Kenyan Championships

400 Metres

2009
🥇

Kenyan Championships

200 Metres

2008
6

Addis Abeba African Championships

200 Metres

2008
6

Addis Abeba African Championships

200 Metres

2008
🥇

Kenyan Championships

100 Metres

2007
🥇

Kenyan Championships

200 Metres

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joyce Sakari's 400 m personal best?

Joyce Sakari's 400 m personal best is 51.14, set on Jul 11, 2015 in Nairobi (KEN), #444 on the all-time list.

Which events does Joyce Sakari compete in?

Joyce Sakari competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

How did Joyce Sakari perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 51.14, set on Jul 11, 2015 in Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing on Aug 22, 2015, DQ.