Olabisi Afolabi

Olabisi Afolabi

NigeriaNigeria
Born
Oct 31, 1975 (51 years old)
Birthplace
Ilorin, Nigeria
Events
400 m · 300 Metres

Olabisi ("Bisi") Afolabi (born 31st October 1975 in Ilorin, Kwara State) is a retired female track and field athlete from Nigeria, who specialized in the 400 metres during her career.

She was a member of the Nigerian team that won the silver medal in the 1996 Olympics 4 x 400 metres relay. She won the World Junior Championships in 1994.

She also has a silver medal from the 1999 All-Africa Games and a bronze medal from the 1995 All-Africa Games. She is now married and has children.

Personal best · 400 m50.30
#165 all-time
2007 season best53.57May 18, 2007 · Lagos
2007 season best
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Area record3:21.044 × 400 m
Area record

As of Nov 4, 2026: 400 m 50.30 (#165 all-time), 300 Metres 37.07, 2007 season best 53.57 (May 18, 2007, Lagos (NGR)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · Area record (4 × 400 m) · 51 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mTrento 199611.681,056 pts–
200mNitra 199823.361,099 pts–
400mLagos 200050.301,194 pts#165
800mSt-Denis 19962:07.661,030 pts–
4x100mAlgiers 199446.15–
4x400mGA 19963:21.04–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2007200m 24.40-1.2Aug 19, 2007Tarvisio (ITA)
2007400m 53.57–May 18, 2007Lagos (NGR)
2006200m 24.84–May 21, 2006Firenze (ITA)
2006300m 39.14–May 1, 2006Mondovi (ITA)
2006400m 52.74–Jul 15, 2006Pergine Valsugana (ITA)
2005100m 12.18+0.5Jun 15, 2005Avellino (ITA)
2005200m 24.23-0.6Jun 12, 2005Fabriano (ITA)
2005400m 52.87–Jul 9, 2005Nigerian Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Olabisi Afolabi's 400 m personal best is 50.30, set on Jul 22, 2000 in Lagos (NGR), #165 on the all-time list.

Olabisi Afolabi competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.

2007 season best: 53.57, set on May 18, 2007 in Lagos (NGR).

Olabisi Afolabi has won 1 Olympic Games medal.