Maria Benedicta Chigbolu
ITAWomenMaria Benedicta Chigbolu is a Italy sprinter, born on July 27, 1989. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
Her personal bests include 11.67 in the 100m, 23.37 in the 200m, 51.67 in the 400m, 45.07 in the 4x100m and 3:25.16 in the 4x400m. She has earned 13 gold and 5 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Italy.
As of Sep 25, 2026: 400 m 51.67 (#775 all-time), 300 Metres 37.21, 2024 season best 52.90 (Jun 29, 2024, Centro Sportivo A. Montagna, La Spezia (ITA)) · Last competition: Italian Championships, Centro Sportivo A. Montagna, La Spezia, Jun 30, 2024, 52.90 · 37 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 200m | 24.47 | -0.5 | Jun 2, 2024 | ↑ | Campionati Regionali Individuali Assoluti |
| 2024 | 400m | 52.90 | - | Jun 29, 2024 | ↑ | Italian Championships, Centro Sportivo A. Montagna, La Spezia |
| 2022 | 200m | 24.16 | +0.3 | May 15, 2022 | ↑ | Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA) |
| 2022 | 300m | 37.93 | - | Apr 23, 2022 | ↓ | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli (ITA) |
| 2022 | 400m | 52.19 | - | Jul 3, 2022 | ↑ | Résisprint International |
| 2021 | 200m | 23.99 | +0.6 | Aug 29, 2021 | ↑ | Stadio Crestella, Donnas (ITA) |
| 2021 | 300m | 38.32 | - | Apr 23, 2021 | ↓ | Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA) |
| 2021 | 400m | 52.60 | - | Jun 12, 2021 | ↑ | ATLETICAGENEVE, Centre sportif Bout-du-Monde, Genève |
| 2021 | 4x400m | 3:27.74 | - | Aug 5, 2021 | ↑ | The XXXII Olympic Games |
| 2020 | 200m | 23.53 | +0.8 | Jul 23, 2020 | ↑ | Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA) |
| 2020 | 400m | 53.49 | - | Jul 16, 2020 | ↑ | 9th Meeting International Citta di Savona |
| 2020 | 4x400m | 3:34.80 | - | Aug 30, 2020 | ↑ | Italian Championships |
| 2020 | 4x400Metre | 3:40.81 | - | Feb 23, 2020 | ↓ | Italian Indoor Championships, Palaindoor Ancona, Ancona (i) |
| 2019 | 100m | 11.87 | -1.4 | Jun 1, 2019 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2019 | 150m | 17.81 | -0.4 | Apr 15, 2019 | ↓ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2019 | 200m | 23.62 | +1.5 | Jun 2, 2019 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2019 | 4x100m | 45.77 | - | Jun 15, 2019 | ↓ | Firenze (ITA) |
| 2019 | 400m | 51.69 | - | Jun 30, 2019 | ↑ | Résisprint International, La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| 2019 | 4x400m | 3:27.32 | - | Aug 11, 2019 | ↑ | European Athletics Team Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz |
| 2018 | 150m | 17.34 | +0.3 | Apr 24, 2018 | ↓ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2018 | 200m | 23.37 | +1.9 | Jun 24, 2018 | ↑ | Modena (ITA) |
| 2018 | 300m | 37.21 | - | Apr 24, 2018 | ↓ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2018 | 4x100m | 45.07 | - | Jun 23, 2018 | ↓ | Modena (ITA) |
| 2018 | 400m | 51.76 | - | Aug 8, 2018 | ↑ | European Athletics Championships |
| 2018 | 4x400m | 3:27.63 | - | Aug 10, 2018 | ↑ | European Athletics Championships |
| 2017 | 200m | 23.37 | +2.3 | May 21, 2017 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2017 | 200m-short-track | 24.24 | - | Jan 29, 2017 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2017 | 400m | 51.87 | - | May 28, 2017 | ↑ | Orvieto (ITA) |
| 2017 | 400m-short-track | 53.88 | - | Feb 19, 2017 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2017 | 4x400m | 3:27.81 | - | Aug 12, 2017 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2017 | 4x400Metre | 3:32.87 | - | Mar 5, 2017 | ↓ | European Indoor Championships, Kombank Arena, Beograd (i) |
| 2016 | 200m | 23.41 | +1.4 | Jun 26, 2016 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2016 | 400m | 52.01 | - | Jul 17, 2016 | ↑ | Padova (ITA) |
| 2016 | 4x400m | 3:25.16 | - | Aug 19, 2016 | ↑ | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2015 | 100m | 11.67 | +3.7 | May 9, 2015 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2015 | 200m | 23.68 | -1.2 | Jun 28, 2015 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2015 | 200m-short-track | 24.53 | - | Feb 1, 2015 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2015 | 400m | 51.67 | - | Jul 5, 2015 | ↑ | La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI) |
| 2015 | 400m-short-track | 53.84 | - | Feb 14, 2015 | ↑ | Wien (AUT) (i) |
| 2015 | 4x200Metre | 1:37.80 | - | Feb 22, 2015 | - | Padova (ITA) (i) |
| 2015 | 4x400m | 3:27.07 | - | Aug 29, 2015 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2014 | 200m | 23.45= | +0.6 | Aug 30, 2014 | ↑ | Montecassiano (ITA) |
| 2014 | 400m | 52.39 | - | Sep 7, 2014 | ↑ | Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA) |
| 2014 | 400m-short-track | 54.25 | - | Feb 2, 2014 | ↑ | Padova (ITA) (i) |
| 2014 | 4x400m | 3:31.31 | - | Aug 16, 2014 | ↑ | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
| 2013 | 200m | 23.45 | +1.8 | Jul 17, 2013 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2013 | 300m | 37.56 | - | Apr 24, 2013 | ↓ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2013 | 400m | 52.66 | - | Jun 28, 2013 | ↑ | Mersin (TUR) |
| 2013 | 400m-short-track | 53.86 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2013 | 4x400m | 3:29.62 | - | Aug 16, 2013 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
| 2012 | 200m | 23.98 | +1.5 | May 23, 2012 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2012 | 400m | 53.43 | - | Jul 15, 2012 | ↑ | Pescara (ITA) |
| 2012 | 400m-short-track | 54.73 | - | Feb 15, 2012 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:39.94 | - | Jul 8, 2012 | ↑ | Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige (ITA) |
| 2011 | 200m | 24.59 | +4.3 | Jul 10, 2011 | ↑ | Roma (ITA) |
| 2011 | 400m | 54.72 | - | Jul 3, 2011 | ↑ | Tivoli (ITA) |
| 2011 | 400m-short-track | 57.05 | - | Feb 12, 2011 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2011 | 4x400m | 3:38.86 | - | Jun 26, 2011 | ↑ | Torino (ITA) |
| 2010 | 200m | 24.73 | +1.4 | Jun 13, 2010 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2010 | 200m-short-track | 25.69 | - | Jan 10, 2010 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2010 | 400m | 54.17 | - | Jun 30, 2010 | ↑ | Grosseto (ITA) |
| 2010 | 400m-short-track | 55.90 | - | Feb 13, 2010 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2009 | 100m | 12.60 | -0.8 | Jun 6, 2009 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2009 | 200m | 25.45 | +0.9 | Jun 7, 2009 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2009 | 400m | 56.42 | - | Jun 13, 2009 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
2024
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 52.90 | - | Jun 30 | Italian Championships, Centro Sportivo A. Montagna, La Spezia |
400m | 52.90 | - | Jun 29 | Italian Championships, Centro Sportivo A. Montagna, La Spezia |
400m | 53.45 | - | Jun 16 | Challenge Assoluto su Pista |
200m | 24.47 | -0.5 | Jun 2 | Campionati Regionali Individuali Assoluti |
400m | 54.05 | - | May 18 | Roma Sprintfestival, Stadio dei Marmi, Roma |
400m | 53.97 | - | May 11 | C.D.S. Regionale su Pista Assoluto, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
2022
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 53.22 | - | Aug 2 | XXV Meeting Internazionale Città di Nembro, Centro Sportivo Saletti, Nembro |
400m | 52.19 | - | Jul 3 | Résisprint International |
400m | 52.98 | - | Jun 26 | Italian Championships |
400m | 52.98 | - | Jun 25 | Italian Championships |
400m | 52.97 | - | Jun 25 | Italian Championships |
400m | 53.94 | - | Jun 14 | 33° Arcobaleno Atletica Europa, Centro Sportivo G. Olmo-P. Ferro, Celle Ligure |
400m | 52.77 | - | Jun 11 | ATLETICAGENEVE - EAP, Centre sportif Bout-du-Monde, Genève |
400m | 52.58 | - | Jun 4 | Sparkassen Gala, Universitätsstadion Am Biopark, Regensburg |
400m | 52.58 | - | Jun 3 | Sparkassen Gala, Universitätsstadion Am Biopark, Regensburg |
200m | 24.16 | +0.3 | May 15 | Regional Club Championships, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
300m | 37.93 | - | Apr 23 | Interregional Meeting, Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli |
2021
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:42.76 | - | Sep 19 | Italian Club Ch. - Final Gold, Giovanni Chiggiato Stadium, Caorle |
400m | 54.08 | - | Sep 18 | Italian Club Ch. - Final Gold, Giovanni Chiggiato Stadium, Caorle |
200m | 23.99 | +0.6 | Aug 29 | Trofeo Sandro Calvesi, Stadio Crestella, Donnas |
4x400m | 3:27.74 | - | Aug 5 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
400m | 53.74 | - | Jun 26 | Italian Championships |
400m | 52.90 | - | Jun 26 | Italian Championships |
400m | 53.74 | - | Jun 25 | Italian Championships |
400m | 52.60 | - | Jun 12 | ATLETICAGENEVE, Centre sportif Bout-du-Monde, Genève |
400m | 53.06 | - | Jun 2 | National Meeting, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
200m | 24.09 | -0.6 | May 23 | National Meeting, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
300m | 38.32 | - | Apr 23 | Trofeo Perseo, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
2020
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:34.80 | - | Aug 30 | Italian Championships |
400m | 54.25 | - | Aug 19 | Irena Szewińska Memorial, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz |
200m | 23.53 | +0.8 | Jul 23 | Trofeo Citta' di Rieti, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
400m | 53.49 | - | Jul 16 | 9th Meeting International Citta di Savona |
200m | 23.88 | +0.6 | Jul 4 | Trofeo Citta' di Rieti, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti - Invitational Events |
4x400Metre | 3:40.81 | - | Feb 23 | Italian Indoor Championships, Palaindoor Ancona, Ancona (i) |
2019
16 performancesHonours
Italian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Italian Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
European Athletics Team Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
IAAF World Relays
4x400 Metres Relay
European Athletics Team Championships
400 Metres
European Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
European Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Tarragona Mediterran Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Italian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
European Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
Italian Championships
400 Metres
Italian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
European Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
The XXXI Olympic Games
4x400 Metres Relay
European Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Italian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Italian Indoor Championships
4x200 Metres Relay Short Track
Zürich European Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Zürich European Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Italian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Mersin Mediterranean Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Italian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Italian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Italian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Frequently asked questions
What is Maria Benedicta Chigbolu's 400 m personal best?
Maria Benedicta Chigbolu's 400 m personal best is 51.67, set on Jul 5, 2015 in La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI), #775 on the all-time list.
Which events does Maria Benedicta Chigbolu compete in?
Maria Benedicta Chigbolu competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.
How did Maria Benedicta Chigbolu perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 52.90, set on Jun 29, 2024 in Centro Sportivo A. Montagna, La Spezia (ITA). Last competition: Italian Championships, Centro Sportivo A. Montagna, La Spezia on Jun 30, 2024, 52.90.