Praise Akinyele

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Events
400 m hurdles

Praise Akinyele is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 200m, 100mH and 400mH.

Her personal bests include 28.73 in the 200m, 15.09 in the 100mH, 1:07.34 in the 400mH, 47.56 in the 4x100m and 9.75 in the 60mH. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles1:07.34
2026 season best1:07.34May 2, 2026 · George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA
2026 season best
Last competitionAtlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VAMay 2, 2026 · 1:07.34
Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m hurdles 1:07.34, 2026 season best 1:07.34 (May 2, 2026, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA, May 2, 2026, 1:07.34

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mIndoorVA 202628.73691 pts–
100mHVA 2026United States 100 m hurdles all-time list15.09*884 pts–
400mHVA 2026United States 400 m hurdles all-time list1:07.34819 pts–
4x100mVA 2026United States 4 × 100 m all-time list47.56–
60mHIndoorVA 20269.75796 pts–
60mHVA 20269.75796 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m 8.51–Jan 31, 2026Patriot Games
202660m Indoor8.53–Feb 20, 2026Philadelphia Metro
202660mH 9.75–Jan 31, 2026Patriot Games
202660mH Indoor9.81–Feb 20, 2026Philadelphia Metro
2026100mH 15.09+2.9May 2, 2026Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA
2026200m Indoor28.73–Jan 31, 2026Patriot Games
2026200m-short-track 28.73–Jan 31, 2026Patriot Games
2026200m-short-track Indoor28.73–Jan 31, 2026Patriot Games
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Praise Akinyele's 400 m hurdles personal best is 1:07.34, set on May 2, 2026 in George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA (USA).

Praise Akinyele competes in the 400 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 1:07.34, set on May 2, 2026 in George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA (USA). Last competition: Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA on May 2, 2026, 1:07.34.