Olusoji Adetokunbo Fasuba

Born
Jul 9, 1984 (42 years old)
Birthplace
Sapele, Nigeria
Events
100 m · 60 m
Height
1.75 m
Weight
74 kg

Olusoji Adetokunbo Fasuba (born 9 July 1984) is a Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.

He was the African record holder in the event with 9.85 seconds until Akani Simbine broke it in July 2021 with 9.84 seconds.

He was a member of the Nigerian bronze medal winning team in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2004 Olympic Games. The same year he won the African Championships in 100 metres. He won the silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games behind Asafa Powell and was the indoor world champion over 60 metres in 2008, becoming the first African to complete the feat.

Personal best · 100 m9.85
2016 season best11.04Jul 13, 2016 · Cosford
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · 60 m6.49

As of Nov 13, 2026: 100 m 9.85 (#29 all-time), 60 m 6.49, 2016 season best 11.04 (Jul 13, 2016, Cosford (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 42 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
200mBruxelles 2004Nigeria 200 m all-time list20.521,139 pts–
4x100mAthina 2004Nigeria 4 × 100 m all-time list38.23–
60mIndoorStuttgart 20076.491,215 pts–
60m20076.491,215 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorFrankfurt-Kalbach 200521.93997 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––11

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016100m 11.04–Jul 13, 2016Cosford (GBR)
201560m 6.76–Feb 8, 2015–
201560m Indoor6.76–Feb 8, 2015Eton (GBR) (i)
2015200m 21.9h–May 2, 2015Guildford (GBR)
2014100m 10.7h–Jul 12, 2014Yeovil (GBR)
2014200m 21.6h–Jul 9, 2014Portsmouth (GBR)
2013100m 10.98–Jul 3, 2013Cosford (GBR)
201260m Indoor6.95–Feb 15, 2012Sheffield (GBR) (i)

Media

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Olusoji Adetokunbo Fasuba's 100 m personal best is 9.85, set on May 12, 2006 in Doha (QAT), #29 on the all-time list.

Olusoji Adetokunbo Fasuba competes in the 100 m and 60 m.

2016 season best: 11.04, set on Jul 13, 2016 in Cosford (GBR).

Olusoji Adetokunbo Fasuba has won 1 Olympic Games medal.