Obi Akubude

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Events
100 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles

Obi Akubude is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 100mH.

Her personal bests include 24.51 in the 200m, 58.62 in the 400m, 13.77 in the 100mH, 1:02.46 in the 400mH and 48.47 in the 4x100m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 100 m hurdles13.77
2026 season best14.38Mar 20, 2026 · UCF Soccer and Track Complex, Orlando, FL
2026 season best
Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.84
Last competitionTennessee InviteApr 11, 2026 · DNS
Tennessee Invite

As of Nov 15, 2026: 100 m hurdles 13.77, 60 m hurdles 8.84, 2026 season best 14.38 (Mar 20, 2026, UCF Soccer and Track Complex, Orlando, FL (USA)) · Last competition: Tennessee Invite, Apr 11, 2026, DNS

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mNC 2025United States 200 m all-time list24.51987 pts––
400mIndoorSC 202558.62918 pts––
100mHSC 2025United States 100 m hurdles all-time list13.77*1,048 pts––
400mHFL 2026United States 400 m hurdles all-time list1:02.46951 pts––
4x100mFL 2025United States 4 × 100 m all-time list48.47––
4x400mNC 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:52.88––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660mH Indoor8.65–Feb 6, 2026Carolina Classic, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
202660mH 8.84–Jan 10, 2026Gamecock Opener
2026100mH 14.38+0.1Mar 20, 2026UCF Black & Gold Invite
2026200m Indoor28.65–Feb 21, 2026USC Invite, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
2026200m-short-track Indoor28.65–Feb 21, 2026USC Invite, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
2026300m-short-track Indoor40.99–Feb 7, 2026Carolina Classic, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
2026300m Indoor40.99–Feb 7, 2026Carolina Classic, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
2026400m Indoor58.83–Feb 6, 2026Carolina Classic, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Obi Akubude's 100 m hurdles personal best is 13.77, set on Apr 12, 2025 in Cregger Track, Columbia, SC (USA).

Obi Akubude competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 14.38, set on Mar 20, 2026 in UCF Soccer and Track Complex, Orlando, FL (USA). Last competition: Tennessee Invite on Apr 11, 2026, DNS.