Melissa Bishop-Nriagu, née Melissa Bishop, (born August 5, 1988) is a Canadian runner who specializes in the 800 metres. She competed at the 2012, 2016 Olympics and 2020 Olympics.
She won a silver medal at the 2015 World Athletics Championships. Her World Championship medal was a Canadian woman's first-ever medal in the 800 m.
Bishop-Nriagu graduated from University of Windsor and was only the third Canadian woman to achieve a time under 2:00 minutes in the 800 m. She is currently the national record holder for this distance.
As of Sep 21, 2026: 800 m 1:57.01 (#90 all-time), 1500 m 4:04.42 (#448 all-time), 2021 season best 1:58.36 (Jul 10, 2021, Hughes Stadium, Sacramento, CA (USA)) · Last competition: The XXXII Olympic Games, Jul 30, 2021, 2:02.11 · World Championships: 1 silver · National record (800 m) · 38 years old
What is Melissa Bishop-Nriagu's 800 m personal best?
Melissa Bishop-Nriagu's 800 m personal best is 1:57.01, set on Jul 21, 2017 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #90 on the all-time list.
Which events does Melissa Bishop-Nriagu compete in?
Melissa Bishop-Nriagu competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.
How did Melissa Bishop-Nriagu perform in 2021?
2021 season best: 1:58.36, set on Jul 10, 2021 in Hughes Stadium, Sacramento, CA (USA). Last competition: The XXXII Olympic Games on Jul 30, 2021, 2:02.11.
How many medals has Melissa Bishop-Nriagu won?
Melissa Bishop-Nriagu has won 1 World Championships medal.
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