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Ruth Kyalisima

Ruth Kyalisima

UGAUGAWomen
Birth dateNov 21, 1955
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Ruth Kyalisima is a Uganda hurdler, born on November 21, 1955. She competes primarily in the 400mH, 4x100m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 57.02 in the 400mH, 46.55 in the 4x100m and 3:36.3h in the 4x400m. She has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
57.02
#951 all-time
1988 season best
57.32
Aug 31, 1988 · Annaba (ALG)
Record
National record · 400 m hurdles 57.02
National record
Age
70 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 400 m hurdles 57.02 (#951 all-time), 1988 season best 57.32 (Aug 31, 1988, Annaba (ALG)) · National record (400 m hurdles) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

57.02
#951 all-time
4x100m
46.55
4x400m
3:36.3HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
4x100m
46.55-Sep 30, 1988-Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988
400mH
57.32-Aug 31, 1988
↑
Annaba (ALG)
1984
400mH
57.02-Aug 6, 1984
↑
The XXIII Olympic Games
1983
400mH
57.58-Aug 8, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1977
4x400m
3:36.3h-Sep 2, 1977-Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
46.55-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
400mH
59.62-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
400mH
57.32-Aug 31Annaba African Championships, Annaba

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
57.02-Aug 6The XXIII Olympic Games
400mH
57.38-Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
57.58-Aug 8IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
57.58-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:36.3HT-Sep 2Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf

Honours

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Annaba African Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1988
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Annaba African Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1988
7

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ruth Kyalisima's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Ruth Kyalisima's 400 m hurdles personal best is 57.02, set on Aug 6, 1984 in Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA), #951 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ruth Kyalisima compete in?

Ruth Kyalisima competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did Ruth Kyalisima perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 57.32, set on Aug 31, 1988 in Annaba (ALG).