Surprise Emmanuel Babalola

NigeriaNigeriaActive
Born
Apr 16, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
60 m · 100 m

Surprise Emmanuel Babalola is a Nigeria sprinter, born on April 16, 2003. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.47 in the 100m, 21.78 in the 200m, 40.14 in the 4x100m, 6.73 in the LJ and 6.67 in the 60m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · 60 m6.67
2026 season best6.67Mar 7, 2026 · Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
Personal best · 100 m10.47
Last competitionNAIA Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 22, 2026 · 40.80

As of Nov 13, 2026: 60 m 6.67, 100 m 10.47, 2026 season best 6.67 (Mar 7, 2026, Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 22, 2026, 40.80 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mLagos 2025Nigeria 100 m all-time list10.471,050 pts–#358
200mLagos 2022Nigeria 200 m all-time list21.78956 pts––
4x100mNC 2026Nigeria 4 × 100 m all-time list40.14––
LJLagos 2023Nigeria Long Jump all-time list6.73864 pts––
60mIndoorFL 20266.671,114 pts–#270

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m Indoor6.67–Mar 7, 2026NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
2026100m 10.26+1.1Mar 27, 2026Lee Hedges Stadium, Shreveport, LA (USA)
2026200m-short-track Indoor21.21+1.7Jan 9, 2026–
2026200m 22.47–Apr 4, 2026Southern Miss Invitational
20264x100m 40.14–May 20, 2026NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2025100m 10.47+0.7Jul 10, 2025AFN/DYNAMIC Athletics Meet
2025200m 21.83+0.6Mar 15, 2025MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics
20254x100Metre 44.69–Apr 12, 2025MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Surprise Emmanuel Babalola's 60 m personal best is 6.67, set on Mar 7, 2026 in Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i).

Surprise Emmanuel Babalola competes in the 60 m and 100 m.

2026 season best: 6.67, set on Mar 7, 2026 in Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i). Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 22, 2026, 40.80.