Richard Akinyebo

Richard Akinyebo

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Sep 8, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
100 m · 200 m

Richard Akinyebo is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on September 8, 2001. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.16 in the 100m, 20.62 in the 200m, 47.65 in the 400m, 6.73 in the 60m and 6.76 in the 60m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 100 m10.16
#894 all-time
2026 season best10.28Jul 12, 2026 · London Marathon Community Track, London
2026 season best
Personal best · 200 m20.62
Last competitionStratford Speed GPAug 31, 2026 · 10.55
Stratford Speed GP

As of Nov 6, 2026: 100 m 10.16 (#894 all-time), 200 m 20.62, 2026 season best 10.28 (Jul 12, 2026, London Marathon Community Track, London (GBR)) · Last competition: Stratford Speed GP, Aug 31, 2026, 10.55 · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mLondon 2025United Kingdom 100 m all-time list10.161,152 pts#894#962
200mBirmingham 2025United Kingdom 200 m all-time list20.621,124 pts–#936
400mLoughborough 2026United Kingdom 400 m all-time list47.651,003 pts––
60mIndoorLondon 20236.731,081 pts––
60m20226.761,064 pts––
200m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 202321.101,118 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 10.28+2.3Jul 12, 2026Stratford Speed GP3
2026200m 20.70+3.6Jul 12, 2026Stratford Speed GP3
2026400m 47.65–Apr 18, 2026Loughborough Open inc. BUCS 10,000m
2025100m 10.16+1.5Aug 30, 2025BFTTA Outdoor Series 5
2025200m 20.62+1.3Aug 3, 2025UK Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
202460m Indoor6.74–Jan 7, 2024BFTTA Indoor Series 2
2024100m 10.23+4.0May 26, 2024Newham & Essex Beagles - Stratford Speed, London Marathon Community Track, London
2024200m 20.95+2.6Jul 21, 2024England Athletics U20 & Senior track & field champs (inc U23), Senior Para Champs (U20 & over)
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Richard Akinyebo's 100 m personal best is 10.16, set on Aug 30, 2025 in Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London (GBR), #894 on the all-time list.

Richard Akinyebo competes in the 100 m and 200 m.

2026 season best: 10.28, set on Jul 12, 2026 in London Marathon Community Track, London (GBR). Last competition: Stratford Speed GP on Aug 31, 2026, 10.55.