Rita Ossai

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Birth dateOct 12, 1994

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Rita Ossai is a Nigeria sprinter, born on October 12, 1994. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400mH.

Her personal bests include 24.13 in the 200m, 52.43 in the 400m, 57.31 in the 400mH, 46.20 in the 4x100m and 3:28.78 in the 4x400m. She has earned 3 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts

400 m

52.43

400 m hurdles

57.31

2019 season best

54.56

Jul 27, 2019 · Kaduna (NGR)

2019 season best

Last competition

African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat

Aug 30, 2019 · 3:30.32

African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat

Age

31 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 400 m 52.43, 400 m hurdles 57.31, 2019 season best 54.56 (Jul 27, 2019, Kaduna (NGR)) · Last competition: African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat, Aug 30, 2019, 3:30.32 · 31 years old

Personal bests

24.13

52.43

57.31

46.20

3:28.78

37.8HT

1:29.54

2:06.26

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2019	200m	25.89	-0.2	Apr 6, 2019	↓	Auburn, AL (USA)
2019	400m	54.56	-	Jul 27, 2019	↑	Nigerian Championships, Kaduna
2019	400mH	1:00.36	-	Aug 29, 2019	↓	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
2019	4x400m	3:30.32	-	Aug 30, 2019	↑	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
2018	400m	53.02	-	Feb 14, 2018	↑	Abuja (NGR)
2018	400mH	57.50	-	Feb 15, 2018	↓	Abuja (NGR)
2017	4x100m	46.20	-	May 19, 2017	-	Baku (AZE)
2017	400m	53.85	-	Jun 3, 2017	↑	Abuja (NGR)
2017	400mH	58.27	-	Jul 18, 2017	↓	Ozoro (NGR)
2017	4x400m	3:34.47	-	May 20, 2017	↑	Baku (AZE)
2016	400m	52.57	-	May 31, 2016	↑	Shagamu (NGR)
2016	400mH	57.31	-	Jun 16, 2016	↓	Sofia (BUL)
2016	4x400m	3:32.37	-	Apr 30, 2016	↑	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2015	200m	24.13	-0.9	Jun 27, 2015	↓	Kaduna (NGR)
2015	400m	52.51	-	Jul 11, 2015	↑	Akure (NGR)
2015	400mH	58.56	-	Jul 24, 2015	↓	Warri (NGR)
2015	4x400m	3:32.16	-	May 2, 2015	↑	IAAF World Relays
2014	200m	24.50	+0.2	Apr 26, 2014	↓	Houston, TX (USA)
2014	400m	52.77	-	Jun 13, 2014	↑	Warri (NGR)
2014	600m	1:29.54	-	Feb 15, 2014	-	Ijebu Ode (NGR)
2014	4x400m	3:28.78	-	Apr 19, 2014	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2013	300m	37.8h	-	Mar 23, 2013	↑	Warri (NGR)
2013	400m	52.43	-	Jun 20, 2013	↑	Calabar (NGR)
2013	4x400m	3:37.9h	-	Aug 31, 2013	↑	Réduit (MRI)
2012	300m	38.17	-	Feb 28, 2012	↑	Shagamu (NGR)
2012	400m	53.51	-	Jun 6, 2012	↑	Warri (NGR)
2011	400m	53.67	-	Jun 25, 2011	↑	Calabar (NGR)
2011	SprintMedl	2:06.26	-	Jul 10, 2011	-	IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
2010	400m	55.14	-	Jun 25, 2010	↑	Calabar (NGR)

2019

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x400m	3:30.32	-	Aug 30	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400mH	1:00.36	-	Aug 29	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
400m	54.56	-	Jul 27	Nigerian Championships, Kaduna
400m	54.9HT	-	Jul 25	Nigerian Championships, Kaduna
400m	54.56	-	Jul 25	Nigerian Championships, Kaduna
400mH	1:02.31	-	Jun 26	African Games Trials, Abuja
400mH	1:01.65	-	Jun 25	African Games Trials, Abuja
400mH	1:01.89	-	Jun 1	Sunset Summer Classic, Marietta, GA
400mH	1:02.80	-	May 17	Georgia HS Meet of Champions, Marietta, GA - Invitational Events
200m	26.29	+0.2	Apr 20	Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
400m	57.40	-	Apr 20	Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
400m	56.84	-	Apr 6	Tiger Track Classic, Auburn, AL
200m	25.89	-0.2	Apr 6	Tiger Track Classic, Auburn, AL

2018

18 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	59.31	-	Dec 12	Abuja Nigeria Sports Festival, Abuja
400mH	1:00.32	-	Dec 11	Abuja Nigeria Sports Festival, Abuja
400mH	59.11	-	Aug 5	African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
400mH	59.11	-	Aug 4	African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
400mH	58.22	-	Aug 4	African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
400mH	59.64	-	Jun 23	AFN Golden League, Ozoro
400m	54.40	-	Jun 14	AFN Grand Prix, Lagos
400mH	1:01.40	-	Jun 13	AFN Grand Prix, Lagos
400m	54.37	-	Jun 12	AFN Grand Prix, Lagos
400mH	DNF	-	Apr 10	Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
400mH	58.79	-	Mar 17	Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja
400m	53.76	-	Mar 17	Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja
400m	53.33	-	Feb 16	Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja
400mH	57.50	-	Feb 15	Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja
400m	53.02	-	Feb 14	Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja
400m	53.36	-	Jan 28	Port Harcourt AFN Golden League Meeting, Port Harcourt
400mH	1:01.76	-	Jan 28	Port Harcourt AFN Golden League Meeting, Port Harcourt
400mH	59.10	-	Jan 28	Port Harcourt AFN Golden League Meeting, Port Harcourt

2017

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	56.89	-	Dec 1	Kaduna AFN Golden League, Kaduna
400m	55.26	-	Dec 1	Kaduna AFN Golden League, Kaduna
400mH	58.27	-	Jul 18	Ozoro Warri Relays, Ozoro
400mH	58.83	-	Jul 15	Nigerian Championships, Abuja
400m	54.48	-	Jul 13	Nigerian Championships, Abuja
400mH	58.61	-	Jun 3	Abuja AFN/Dynamic Sporting Solutions Meet, Abuja
400m	53.85	-	Jun 3	Abuja AFN/Dynamic Sporting Solutions Meet, Abuja
4x400m	3:34.47	-	May 20	Baku Islamic Solidarity Games, Baku
4x100m	46.20	-	May 19	Baku Islamic Solidarity Games, Baku
400mH	58.65	-	May 17	Baku Islamic Solidarity Games, Baku
400mH	59.02	-	May 16	Baku Islamic Solidarity Games, Baku

2016

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	53.32	-	Jul 9	Sapele CAA Grand Prix, Sapele
400m	53.57	-	Jul 8	Nigerian Championships, Sapele
400m	52.61	-	Jul 7	Nigerian Championships, Sapele
400m	53.52	-	Jun 18	Sofia Bulgarian U20 Championships, Sofia
400mH	57.31	-	Jun 16	Bulgarian Championships, Sofia
400m	53.14	-	Jun 15	Bulgarian Championships, Sofia
400mH	57.36	-	Jun 6	Akure AFN Golden League, Akure
400m	52.57	-	May 31	Shagamu AFN Golden League, Shagamu

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rita Ossai's 400 m personal best?

Rita Ossai's 400 m personal best is 52.43, set on Jun 20, 2013 in Calabar (NGR).

Which events does Rita Ossai compete in?

Rita Ossai competes in the 400 m and 400 m hurdles.

How did Rita Ossai perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 54.56, set on Jul 27, 2019 in Kaduna (NGR). Last competition: African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat on Aug 30, 2019, 3:30.32.