Obichukwu Igbokwe (born January 28, 1997) is an American athlete.
He competed in the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, winning the gold medal.
Earlier in the season, running for the University of Houston he ran the second leg on what is recognized as the world record in the 4 × 400 meters relay, the team running a time of 3:01.51. In 2021, Igbokwe received a 30-month suspension from USADA for testing positive for a metabolite of dehydrochlormethyltestosterone. He stated his ingestion of the substance was unintentional.
Key facts
400 Metres Short Track
45.35
200 Metres Short Track
20.62
2023 season best
21.28
Feb 11, 2023 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
As of Sep 12, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 45.35, 200 Metres Short Track 20.62, 2023 season best 21.28 (Feb 11, 2023, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Open Event, Feb 11, 2023, 21.28 · World Championships: 1 gold · World record (4x400 Metres Relay Short Track) · 29 years old
What is Obi Igbokwe's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?
Obi Igbokwe's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 45.35, set on Feb 8, 2019 in Clemson, SC (USA) (i).
Which events does Obi Igbokwe compete in?
Obi Igbokwe competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 200 Metres Short Track.
How did Obi Igbokwe perform in 2023?
2023 season best: 21.28, set on Feb 11, 2023 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i). Last competition: Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Open Event on Feb 11, 2023, 21.28.
How many medals has Obi Igbokwe won?
Obi Igbokwe has won 1 World Championships medal.
Does Obi Igbokwe hold a world record?
Yes, Obi Igbokwe holds the 4x400 Metres Relay Short Track world record with 3:01.51.
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