Saul Welgopwa
NGRMenSaul Weigopwa (born 14 June 1984 in Song) is a Nigerian athlete, who specializes in the 400 m, where his personal best is 45.00s (a result he has achieved twice). At the 2004 Summer Olympic Games Weigopwa competed in 400 m, where he was knocked out in the semi-finals with 45.67s. He was also part of the Nigerian team that won the bronze medal in 4 × 400 m relay.
As of Sep 21, 2026: 400 m 45.00 (#404 all-time), 2014 season best 47.90 (Jun 19, 2014, Calabar (NGR)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 42 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 400m | 47.90 | - | Jun 19, 2014 | ↓ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2012 | 400m | 46.22 | - | Jul 6, 2012 | ↓ | Kumasi (GHA) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:02.39 | - | Jul 1, 2012 | ↓ | Porto Novo (BEN) |
| 2011 | 200m | 21.25 | -0.4 | Aug 21, 2011 | ↑ | Forst (GER) |
| 2011 | 400m | 46.32 | - | May 21, 2011 | ↓ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2011 | 4x400m | 3:04.99 | - | Jun 25, 2011 | ↓ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2010 | 200m | 21.51 | +1.1 | Apr 30, 2010 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2010 | 400m | 45.93 | - | Jul 30, 2010 | ↓ | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2010 | 4x400m | 3:06.53 | - | Aug 1, 2010 | ↓ | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2009 | 400m | 46.01 | - | Jul 24, 2009 | ↓ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2009 | 4x400m | 3:02.36 | - | Aug 22, 2009 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2008 | 400m | 45.02 | - | Aug 19, 2008 | ↓ | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2007 | 400m | 45.62 | - | May 27, 2007 | ↓ | Brazzaville (CGO) |
| 2007 | 4x400m | 3:06.04 | - | Sep 1, 2007 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2006 | 400m | 45.51 | - | May 6, 2006 | ↓ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2006 | 4x400m | 3:02.16 | - | Mar 25, 2006 | ↓ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2005 | 300m | 33.29 | - | Jun 13, 2005 | - | Praha (CZE) |
| 2005 | 400m | 45.99 | - | Jun 27, 2005 | ↓ | Stadion Juliska, Praha (CZE) |
| 2005 | 4x400m | 3:07.91 | - | Aug 13, 2005 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 2004 | 100m | 10.81 | -1.1 | Jun 8, 2004 | - | Zaragoza (ESP) |
| 2004 | 200m | 21.13 | -0.9 | Jun 20, 2004 | ↑ | Rheinau-Freistett (GER) |
| 2004 | 400m | 45.00 | - | Jul 10, 2004 | ↓ | Ratingen (GER) |
| 2004 | 4x400m | 3:00.90 | - | Aug 28, 2004 | ↓ | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2003 | 400m | 46.12 | - | Jul 19, 2003 | ↓ | Nigerian Championships |
| 2002 | 400m | 47.18 | - | Jun 21, 2002 | ↓ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2001 | 200m | 22.02 | +0.4 | Jul 14, 2001 | ↑ | Debrecen IAAF World Youth Championships, Debrecen |
2014
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 47.90 | - | Jun 19 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
2012
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 46.22 | - | Jul 6 | Kumasi Ghana Grand Prix, Kumasi |
4x400m | 3:02.39 | - | Jul 1 | Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo |
400m | 46.71 | - | Jun 23 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
400m | 46.80 | - | Jun 14 | Warri Relays, Warri |
400m | 47.18 | - | May 12 | Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA |
4x400m | 3:09.01 | - | Apr 28 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - International Events |
400m | 47.28 | - | Apr 20 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA |
2011
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 21.25 | -0.4 | Aug 21 | Forst Regional Championships, Forst |
4x400m | 3:05.15 | - | Aug 21 | Forst Regional Championships, Forst |
4x400m | 3:04.99 | - | Jun 25 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
400m | 46.57 | - | Jun 25 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
400m | 47.25 | - | Jun 23 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
400m | 46.32 | - | May 21 | Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja |
2010
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:06.53 | - | Aug 1 | Nairobi African Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
4x400m | 3:08.06 | - | Jul 31 | Nairobi African Championships |
400m | 45.93 | - | Jul 30 | Nairobi African Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
400m | 46.21 | - | Jul 29 | Nairobi African Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
400m | 46.94 | - | Jul 28 | Nairobi African Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
400m | 46.57 | - | Jun 26 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
400m | 46.26 | - | Jun 25 | Nigerian Championships |
400m | 46.37 | - | May 30 | Brazzaville CAA Meeting, Brazzaville |
400m | 46.30 | - | May 24 | Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen |
200m | 21.51 | +1.1 | Apr 30 | Lagos AFN Golden League, Lagos |
400m | 47.88 | - | Apr 24 | Dakar Meeting Grand Prix IAAF, Dakar |
200m | 21.80 | - | Apr 16 | Ibadan AFN Golden League, Ibadan |
2009
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:02.73 | - | Aug 23 | IAAF World Championships |
4x400m | 3:02.36 | - | Aug 22 | IAAF World Championships |
400m | 46.42 | - | Aug 18 | IAAF World Championships |
400m | 46.42 | - | Aug 15 | IAAF World Championships |
4x400m | 3:02.73 | - | Aug 15 | IAAF World Championships |
4x400m | 3:02.36 | - | Aug 15 | IAAF World Championships |
400m | 46.01 | - | Jul 24 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
400m | 46.24 | - | Jul 24 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
400m | 48.16 | - | Jul 23 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
400m | 46.22 | - | Jul 18 | Abuja CAA Super Grand Prix, Abuja |
400m | 46.82 | - | Jun 25 | Milano Notturna di Milano, Milano |
400m | 46.95 | - | Jun 12 | Lugano Gran Premio Casinò, Lugano |
400m | 46.99 | - | May 29 | Beograd Artur Takač Memorial, Beograd |
400m | 47.35 | - | May 23 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat |
2008
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 45.02 | - | Aug 19 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
400m | 45.19 | - | Aug 18 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
400m | 45.19 | - | Aug 15 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
400m | 45.02 | - | Aug 15 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
400m | 45.80 | - | Jul 3 | Nigerian Championships |
400m | 46.56 | - | Jul 2 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
400m | 47.79 | - | Jul 1 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
400m | 45.18 | - | Jun 23 | Abuja CAA Super Grand Prix, Abuja |
400m | 46.21 | - | Jun 15 | Sotteville-les-Rouen Meeting Lagardere Athle Tour, Sotteville-lès-Rouen |
400m | 47.94 | - | Apr 30 | Addis Abeba African Championships, Addis Abeba |
Honours
Porto Novo African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Porto Novo African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Nigerian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Nairobi African Championships
400 Metres
Nairobi African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Nairobi African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Nairobi African Championships
400 Metres
IAAF World Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Nigerian Championships
400 Metres
Nigerian Championships
400 Metres
Melbourne Commonwealth Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Melbourne Commonwealth Games
4x400 Metres Relay
The XXVIII Olympic Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Nigerian Championships
400 Metres
Nigerian Championships
400 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Saul Welgopwa's 400 m personal best?
Saul Welgopwa's 400 m personal best is 45.00, set on Jun 27, 2004 in Ratingen (GER), #404 on the all-time list.
Which events does Saul Welgopwa compete in?
Saul Welgopwa competes in the 400 m.
How did Saul Welgopwa perform in 2014?
2014 season best: 47.90, set on Jun 19, 2014 in Calabar (NGR).
How many medals has Saul Welgopwa won?
Saul Welgopwa has won 1 Olympic Games medal.