Kriss Akabusi

Born
Nov 28, 1958 (67 years old)
Birthplace
Paddington, United Kingdom
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 m
Height
1.85 m
Weight
81 kg

Kriss Akabusi is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Kriss Akabusi established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Kriss Akabusi's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Kriss Akabusi's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Kriss Akabusi's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Kriss Akabusi's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles47.82
1999 season best11.20Jun 27, 1999 · Gateshead
Medals7Olympic Games: 1 silver, 2 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze
National record47.82400 m hurdles

As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 m hurdles 47.82 (#47 all-time), 400 m 44.93 (#349 all-time), 1999 season best 11.20 (Jun 27, 1999, Gateshead (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 2 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze · National record (400 m hurdles) · 67 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mGateshead 199911.20828 pts–
400mBirmingham 198844.931,185 pts#349
800mSouthampton 19851:49.5h1,041 pts–
400mHBarcelona 199247.821,241 pts#47
4x400mTokyo 19912:57.53–
400m-short-trackIndoorPiraeus 198547.581,069 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–123
World Championships1124
Total1247

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1999100m 11.20+0.9Jun 27, 1999Gateshead (GBR)
1993400mH 48.73–Jun 26, 1993Roma (ITA)
1992300m 32.80–Jul 17, 1992Gateshead (GBR)
1992400mH 47.82–Aug 6, 1992Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
19924x400m 2:59.73–Aug 8, 1992The XXV Olympic Games
1991300m 32.59–Jul 14, 1991London (GBR)
1991400mH 47.86–Aug 27, 1991IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
19914x400m 2:57.53–Sep 1, 1991IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
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Kriss Akabusi's 400 m hurdles personal best is 47.82, set on Aug 6, 1992 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP), #47 on the all-time list.

Kriss Akabusi competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

1999 season best: 11.20, set on Jun 27, 1999 in Gateshead (GBR).

Kriss Akabusi has won 3 Olympic Games medals and 4 World Championships medals.