Purpose Akinpelu

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Events
400 m · 200 m

Purpose Akinpelu is a Nigeria sprinter. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.77 in the 100m, 24.43 in the 200m and 56.44 in the 400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · 400 m56.44
2026 season best11.77Apr 15, 2026 · Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan
2026 season best
Personal best · 200 m24.43
Last competitionNigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games TrialsJun 21, 2026 · 12.12
Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m 56.44, 200 m 24.43, 2026 season best 11.77 (Apr 15, 2026, Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan (NGR)) · Last competition: Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials, Jun 21, 2026, 12.12

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mIbadan 2026Nigeria 100 m all-time list11.771,038 pts–
200mIbadan 2026Nigeria 200 m all-time list24.43995 pts–
400mAbeokuta 2025Nigeria 400 m all-time list56.44961 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 11.77-0.3Apr 15, 2026MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
2026200m 24.43+0.7Apr 16, 2026MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
20264x100Metre 43.90–Apr 18, 2026MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
2025100m 12.31+2.2Jul 31, 2025Nigerian Championships
2025200m 25.00+3.5Aug 2, 2025Nigerian Championships
2025400m 56.44–Jul 31, 2025Nigerian Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Purpose Akinpelu's 400 m personal best is 56.44, set on Jul 31, 2025 in MKO Abiola International Stadium Stadium, Abeokuta (NGR).

Purpose Akinpelu competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

2026 season best: 11.77, set on Apr 15, 2026 in Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan (NGR). Last competition: Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials on Jun 21, 2026, 12.12.