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Leni Shida
UgandaActive- Born
- May 22, 1994 (32 years old)
- Birthplace
- Arua, Uganda
- Events
- 400 m · 300 Metres
Shida Leni is a Ugandan sprinter born on May 22, 1994, in Arua. She represents Uganda in sprint events, contributing to her country's athletics program on the African and international stage.
As a Ugandan sprinter, Leni has developed her abilities in a nation known primarily for distance running. Her focus on sprint events helps diversify Uganda's athletics achievements beyond their traditional strength in middle and long distances.
Leni continues to represent Uganda in international competitions, working to improve her performances and contribute to the development of sprinting in East African athletics. Her participation highlights the growing diversity of events in African athletics.
As of Nov 12, 2026: 400 m 50.93 (#355 all-time), 300 Metres 37.19, 2026 season best 52.85 (Apr 24, 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 12, 2026, 54.00 · National record (200 m) · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 52.85 | – | Apr 24, 2026 | Kip Keino Classic |
| 2026 | 800m | 2:07.00 | – | Mar 29, 2026 | 2nd National Trial |
| 2026 | 4x400Metre | 3:15.45 | – | May 3, 2026 | World Athletics Relays |
| 2025 | 300m | 37.19 | – | Aug 16, 2025 | Meeting voor Mon, AtletiekArena Gaston Roelants Kessel-Lo / Hal 5, Leuven |
| 2025 | 400m | 50.93 | – | May 31, 2025 | Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi |
| 2025 | 800m | 2:04.04 | – | Apr 26, 2025 | 5th National Trials |
| 2025 | 4x400Metre | 3:15.26 | – | May 11, 2025 | World Athletics Relays, Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:40.68 | – | Jul 22, 2025 | Trials for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 |