Okwu Backari
IrelandActive- Born
- Mar 25, 2006 (20 years old)
- Events
- 60 m hurdles · 100 m hurdles
Okwu Backari is a Ireland sprinter, born on March 25, 2006. She competes primarily in the 100m, 100mH and 4x100m.
Her personal bests include 12.31 in the 100m, 14.09 in the 100mH, 47.60 in the 4x100m, 5.73 in the LJ and 8.88 in the 60mH. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.88
2026 season best8.61Feb 28, 2026 · National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i)
Personal best · 100 m hurdles14.09
Last competitionIrish U23 ChampionshipsJul 4, 2026 · 15.34
As of Nov 7, 2026: 60 m hurdles 8.88, 100 m hurdles 14.09, 2026 season best 8.61 (Feb 28, 2026, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i)) · Last competition: Irish U23 Championships, Jul 4, 2026, 15.34 · 20 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
60mH20228.88969 pts–
60mHIndoorAthlone 20248.591,030 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60mH Indoor | 8.61 | – | Feb 28, 2026 | Irish Senior Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 100m | 12.44 | -0.4 | Jul 4, 2026 | Irish U23 Championships |
| 2026 | 100mH | 14.74 | -4.5 | Apr 17, 2026 | Irish Universities Athletics Association OutdoorTrack & Field |
| 2026 | 4x100m | 47.80 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | Irish Universities Athletics Association OutdoorTrack & Field |
| 2025 | 60m Indoor | 7.90 | – | Jan 19, 2025 | National Indoor League R2 |
| 2025 | 100m | 12.54 | -1.4 | Jul 5, 2025 | Irish U20 Outdoor Championships |
| 2025 | 100mH | 14.35 | -0.2 | Jul 5, 2025 | Irish U20 Outdoor Championships |
| 2025 | 4x200Metre Indoor | 1:40.99 | – | Feb 22, 2025 | Irish Indoor Championships |