Obakeng Ngwigwa

Obakeng Ngwigwa

BotswanaBotswana
Born
May 9, 1985 (41 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 m

Obakeng Ngwigwa is a Botswana sprinter, born on May 9, 1985. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.43 in the 100m, 20.56 in the 200m, 45.50 in the 400m, 39.07 in the 4x100m and 3:02.88 in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 silver and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Botswana.

Personal best · 400 m45.50
#981 all-time
2013 season best47.07Jul 14, 2013 · Kortrijk
2013 season best
Personal best · 200 m20.56
Last competitionIAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, MoskvaAug 15, 2013 · 3:05.74
IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva

As of Nov 7, 2026: 400 m 45.50 (#981 all-time), 200 m 20.56, 2013 season best 47.07 (Jul 14, 2013, Kortrijk (BEL)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva, Aug 15, 2013, 3:05.74 · 41 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mTX 2008Botswana 100 m all-time list10.431,063 pts–
200mNC 2010Botswana 200 m all-time list20.56*1,133 pts–
400mNairobi 2010Botswana 400 m all-time list45.501,145 pts#981
4x100mOR 2010Botswana 4 × 100 m all-time list39.07–
4x400mAR 2009Botswana 4 × 400 m all-time list3:02.88–
4x400MetreIndoorTX 20093:07.83–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2013200m 20.85+0.9Jun 2, 2013Gaborone (BOT)
2013400m 47.07–Jul 14, 2013Kortrijk (BEL)
20134x400m 3:05.74–Aug 15, 2013IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
2012100m 10.80+0.6Jun 20, 2012Grefrath-Oedt (GER)
2012200m 20.81-0.1Jun 7, 2012Rhede (GER)
2012300m 32.52–Jul 5, 2012Liège (BEL)
20124x100m 40.42–Jun 29, 2012Porto Novo (BEN)
2012400m 47.15–Jul 8, 2012Recklinghausen (GER)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Obakeng Ngwigwa's 400 m personal best is 45.50, set on Jul 30, 2010 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN), #981 on the all-time list.

Obakeng Ngwigwa competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

2013 season best: 47.07, set on Jul 14, 2013 in Kortrijk (BEL). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva on Aug 15, 2013, 3:05.74.