Nnenna Okpara

United StatesUnited States
Events
200 Metres Short Track · 400 m

Nnenna Okpara is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.97 in the 100m, 23.63 in the 200m, 55.04 in the 400m, 45.97 in the 4x100m and 3:40.12 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track24.17
2025 season best24.76Apr 26, 2025 · Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL
2025 season best
Personal best · 400 m55.04
Last competitionFighting Illini TwilightApr 26, 2025 · 24.76
Fighting Illini Twilight

As of Nov 14, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 24.17, 400 m 55.04, 2025 season best 24.76 (Apr 26, 2025, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA)) · Last competition: Fighting Illini Twilight, Apr 26, 2025, 24.76

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mIN 2024United States 100 m all-time list11.97997 pts–
200mLA 2024United States 200 m all-time list23.63*1,072 pts–
400mIL 2023United States 400 m all-time list55.041,012 pts–
4x100mMS 2024United States 4 × 100 m all-time list45.97–
4x400mMS 2023United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:40.12–
4x400MetreIndoorIL 20243:50.49–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025200m 24.76+3.5Apr 26, 2025Fighting Illini Twilight
2025400m Indoor58.78–Feb 15, 2025Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
2025400m-short-track Indoor61.39–Jan 25, 2025Larry Wieczorek Invitational
2024100m 11.97+0.5May 11, 2024Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
2024200m 23.63+2.7Apr 20, 2024LSU Alumni Gold
2024200m-short-track Indoor24.17–Feb 26, 2024Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship
20244x100m 45.97–Apr 6, 2024Joe Walker Invitational, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS
2024400m 55.40–Apr 6, 2024Joe Walker Invitational, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nnenna Okpara's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 24.17, set on Feb 26, 2024 in Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i).

Nnenna Okpara competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 400 m.

2025 season best: 24.76, set on Apr 26, 2025 in Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA). Last competition: Fighting Illini Twilight on Apr 26, 2025, 24.76.