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Michael Obasuyi
BelgiumActive- Born
- Aug 12, 1999 (27 years old)
- Birthplace
- Bruges, Belgium
- Events
- 110 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles
Michael Obasuyi is a Belgian hurdler born on August 12, 1999, in Bruges. He was born to a Nigerian father and Belgian mother, both of whom sprinted in their youth, giving him a strong athletic heritage.
Obasuyi has competed at both the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics, demonstrating his consistency at the highest level of the sport. In November 2024, he publicly shared his lifelong struggle with autism in an interview with De Standaard newspaper, bringing attention to the challenges athletes can face while competing at elite levels.
As a two-time Olympian who has openly discussed his autism, Obasuyi serves as both an elite athlete and an advocate for neurodiversity in sport. His willingness to share his experiences helps raise awareness while inspiring others facing similar challenges.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 110 m hurdles 13.10 (#98 all-time), 60 m hurdles 7.58, 2026 season best 13.10 (Jun 28, 2026, Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA)) · Last competition: Meeting International d'Athlétisme de la Province de Liège, Jul 15, 2026, 13.14 · National record (110 m hurdles) · 27 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60mH Indoor | 7.57 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | Belgian Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 60mH | 7.58 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | IFAM Gent Indoor |
| 2026 | 110mH | 13.10 | +0.8 | Jun 28, 2026 | Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline |
| 2025 | 60mH Indoor | 7.55 | – | Mar 7, 2025 | European Athletics Indoor Championships |
| 2025 | 100m | 10.67 | +0.7 | May 4, 2025 | Grand Slam Track Miami, Ansin Sports Complex, Miramar, FL |
| 2025 | 110mH | 13.19 | -0.8 | Aug 9, 2025 | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme |
| 2024 | 60mH Indoor | 7.54 | – | Feb 18, 2024 | Belgian Indoor Championships, Complexe Sportif de Blocry, Louvain-La-Neuve (i) |
| 2024 | 110mH | 13.20 | +1.7 | May 19, 2024 | 38ème Meeting International Montgeron-Essonne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Montgeron |