Nijel Amos
- Born
- Mar 15, 1994 (32 years old)
- Birthplace
- Marobela, Botswana
- Events
- 800 m · 400 m
- Height
- 1.79 m
- Weight
- 62 kg
Nijel Amos is a Botswana sprinter, born on March 15, 1994 in Marobela, Botswana. Standing 1.79 m and weighing 62 kg, He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.
His personal bests include 21.34 in the 200m, 44.99 in the 400m, 1:41.73 in the 800m, 3:44.04 in the 1500m and 8:33.93 in the 3000m. He has earned 32 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Botswana.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:41.73 (#8 all-time), 400 m 44.99 (#395 all-time), 2022 season best 1:44.92 (May 31, 2022, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)) · Last competition: Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline, Jun 5, 2022, DQ · Olympic Games: 1 silver · National record (800 m) · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 800m | 1:44.92 | – | May 31, 2022 | 61st Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava |
| 2021 | 400m | 45.69 | – | Apr 24, 2021 | GCU Track & Field, Phoenix, AZ (USA) |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:42.91 | – | Jul 9, 2021 | Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:44.04 | – | May 15, 2021 | Track Meet |
| 2020 | 600m | 1:15.86 | – | Jul 17, 2020 | McKenzie High School Track, Finn Rock, Oregon (USA) |
| 2020 | 800m | 1:49.23 | – | Aug 8, 2020 | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2020 | 4x400Metre | 3:46.15 | – | Jul 17, 2020 | McKenzie High School Track, Finn Rock, Oregon (USA) |
| 2020 | 4x400m | 3:46.15 | – | Jul 17, 2020 | McKenzie High School Track, Finn Rock, Oregon (USA) |