Sophia Akpan

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100 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles

Sophia Akpan is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 100mH.

Her personal bests include 24.79 in the 200m, 59.92 in the 400m, 13.66 in the 100mH, 1:01.88 in the 400mH and 44.30 in the 4x100m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 100 m hurdles13.66
2026 season best14.12Apr 17, 2026 · UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
2026 season best
Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.59
Last competitionVirginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VAApr 17, 2026 · 14.12
Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA

As of Nov 14, 2026: 100 m hurdles 13.66, 60 m hurdles 8.59, 2026 season best 14.12 (Apr 17, 2026, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA, Apr 17, 2026, 14.12

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mVA 2025United States 200 m all-time list24.79*961 pts––
400mNC 2023United States 400 m all-time list59.92840 pts––
100mHNC 2025United States 100 m hurdles all-time list13.661,062 pts––
400mHTX 2021United States 400 m hurdles all-time list1:01.88968 pts––
4x100mNC 2025United States 4 × 100 m all-time list44.30––
4x400mNC 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:43.32––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m 7.80–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
202660m Indoor7.80–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
202660mH 8.59–Jan 16, 2026Virginia Tech Invitational
202660mH Indoor8.66–Feb 15, 2026Virginia Tech Challenge, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) - College Events
2026100mH 14.12+1.0Apr 17, 2026Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
2026200m-short-track Indoor24.98–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
2026200m Indoor24.98–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
2026200m-short-track 24.98–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sophia Akpan's 100 m hurdles personal best is 13.66, set on May 16, 2025 in Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (USA).

Sophia Akpan competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 14.12, set on Apr 17, 2026 in UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA). Last competition: Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA on Apr 17, 2026, 14.12.