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Omolara Omotosho
NGRWomenOmolara Omotosho is a Nigeria sprinter, born on May 25, 1993. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.
Her personal bests include 23.50 in the 200m, 51.28 in the 400m, 3:23.41 in the 4x400m, 3:13.26 in the 4x400Metre and 8:59.72 in the 4x800Metre. She has earned 7 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.
As of Sep 16, 2026: 400 m 51.28 (#533 all-time), 600 Metres 1:27.56, 2026 season best 56.67 (May 8, 2026, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: Arkansas Twilight, May 8, 2026, 56.67 · 33 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 56.67 | - | May 8, 2026 | ↓ | Arkansas Twilight |
| 2025 | 400m | 52.65 | - | May 9, 2025 | ↓ | Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:39.87 | - | May 9, 2025 | ↓ | Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
| 2025 | 4x800Metre | 8:59.72 | - | Mar 29, 2025 | - | Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist |
| 2024 | 400m | 51.90 | - | Apr 19, 2024 | ↓ | John McDonnell Invitational |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:13.26 | - | Mar 19, 2024 | ↑ | African Games |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:27.29 | - | Mar 22, 2024 | ↓ | African Games |
| 2023 | 400m | 52.83 | - | Jul 6, 2023 | ↓ | Nigerian Championships |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:27.60 | - | Jul 14, 2023 | ↓ | Lagos Athletics Series League Finals |
| 2022 | 200m | 25.59 | -0.5 | May 13, 2022 | ↓ | MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja (NGR) |
| 2022 | 400m | 55.00 | - | Jun 25, 2022 | ↓ | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
| 2016 | 400m | 51.88 | - | Jul 7, 2016 | ↓ | Sapele (NGR) |
| 2016 | 4x400m | 3:29.94 | - | Jun 26, 2016 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2015 | 200m | 24.45 | -0.8 | Jul 9, 2015 | ↓ | Main Stadium, Gwangju (KOR) |
| 2015 | 4x400m | 3:33.86 | - | Apr 25, 2015 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2014 | 200m | 23.50 | +2.2 | Apr 12, 2014 | ↓ | Lake Charles, LA (USA) |
| 2014 | 400m | 51.56 | - | Jun 19, 2014 | ↓ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2014 | 600m | 1:27.56 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | - | Ijebu Ode (NGR) |
| 2014 | 4x400m | 3:23.41 | - | May 25, 2014 | ↓ | IAAF World Relays |
| 2014 | 4x400Metre | 3:29.67 | - | Mar 8, 2014 | ↑ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ergo Arena, Sopot (i) |
| 2013 | 400m | 51.67 | - | May 12, 2013 | ↓ | Mangueirão, Belém (BRA) |
| 2013 | 4x400m | 3:27.39 | - | Aug 16, 2013 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
| 2012 | 200m | 23.80 | +1.9 | Apr 7, 2012 | ↓ | Auburn, AL (USA) |
| 2012 | 400m | 51.28 | - | Jun 23, 2012 | ↓ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:26.29 | - | Aug 10, 2012 | ↓ | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2011 | 400m | 52.74 | - | Jun 25, 2011 | ↓ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2011 | 4x400m | 3:25.59 | - | Sep 2, 2011 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
| 2008 | 400m | 54.97 | - | Apr 6, 2008 | ↓ | Lagos (NGR) |
2026
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 56.67 | - | May 8 | Arkansas Twilight |
2025
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 56.61 | - | May 22 | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
4x400m | 3:39.87 | - | May 9 | Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
400m | 52.65 | - | May 9 | Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
4x800Metre | 8:59.72 | - | Mar 29 | Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist |
4x400m | 3:44.64 | - | Mar 28 | Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist |
2024
14 performances2023
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:27.60 | - | Jul 14 | Lagos Athletics Series League Finals |
400m | 53.05 | - | Jul 6 | Nigerian Championships |
400m | 52.83 | - | Jul 6 | Nigerian Championships |
400m | 53.05 | - | Jul 5 | Nigerian Championships |
400m | 54.08 | - | Jun 15 | 2nd AFN Golden League, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
400m | 53.79 | - | Jun 14 | 2nd AFN Golden League, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
400m | 54.08 | - | Jun 14 | 2nd AFN Golden League, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
400m | 54.72 | - | Apr 15 | Lagos Athletics Series League, Navy New Sport Center, Lagos |
400m | 54.42 | - | Mar 25 | 2nd ACAN Meet, Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu |
2022
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 55.00 | - | Jun 25 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
400m | 55.00 | - | Jun 24 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
400m | 56.23 | - | Jun 10 | ACAN Pre-National Trials Competition, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja |
200m | 25.59 | -0.5 | May 13 | 3rd AFN All Comers, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja |
400m | 56.25 | - | May 12 | 3rd AFN All Comers, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja |
2016
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 53.22 | - | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
400m | 53.22 | - | Aug 13 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
400m | 51.97 | - | Jul 8 | Nigerian Championships, Sapele |
400m | 51.88 | - | Jul 7 | Nigerian Championships, Sapele |
4x400m | 3:29.94 | - | Jun 26 | Durban African Championships, Durban |
400m | 52.61 | - | Jun 6 | Akure AFN Golden League, Akure |
400m | 52.61 | - | May 31 | Shagamu AFN Golden League, Shagamu |
400m | 52.44 | - | May 31 | Shagamu AFN Golden League, Shagamu |
2015
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 24.45 | -0.8 | Jul 9 | Universiade, Main Stadium, Gwangju |
4x400m | 3:33.86 | - | Apr 25 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Invitational Events |
2014
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:28.28 | - | Aug 1 | Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow |
400m | 52.34 | - | Jul 28 | Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow |
400m | 53.02 | - | Jul 27 | Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow |
400m | 51.56 | - | Jun 19 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
400m | 52.13 | - | Jun 19 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
400m | 51.61 | - | Jun 13 | Warri Relays, Warri |
Honours
African Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
African Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
African Games
4x400 Metres Relay
African Games
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
Durban African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Durban African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
IAAF World Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
IAAF World Relays
4x400 Metres Relay
Glasgow Commonwealth Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Glasgow Commonwealth Games
4x400 Metres Relay
IAAF World Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Porto Novo African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Porto Novo African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Nigerian Championships
400 Metres
Maputo All-Africa Games
400 Metres
IAAF World Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Frequently asked questions
What is Omolara Omotosho's 400 m personal best?
Omolara Omotosho's 400 m personal best is 51.28, set on Jun 23, 2012 in Calabar (NGR), #533 on the all-time list.
Which events does Omolara Omotosho compete in?
Omolara Omotosho competes in the 400 m and 600 Metres.
How did Omolara Omotosho perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 56.67, set on May 8, 2026 in John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: Arkansas Twilight on May 8, 2026, 56.67.