Sylvain Azonhin
BeninActive- Born
- Nov 5, 1988 (37 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
Sylvain Azonhin is a Benin middle-distance runner, born on November 5, 1988. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 1:52.36 in the 800m, 3:49.57 in the 1500m, 33:07.5h in the 10000m and 3:19.83 in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Benin.
Personal best · 800 m1:52.36
2026 season best3:51.09May 16, 2026 · University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra
National record3:49.571500 m
Personal best · 1500 m3:49.57
As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 1:52.36, 1500 m 3:49.57, 2026 season best 3:51.09 (May 16, 2026, University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 16, 2026, 3:51.09 · National record (1500 m) · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:51.09 | – | May 16, 2026 | African Athletics Championships |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:52.36 | – | Aug 19, 2025 | CAA Region II Seniors Athletics Championship |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:49.57 | – | Aug 18, 2025 | CAA Region II Seniors Athletics Championship |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:57.21 | – | Jun 22, 2024 | African Athletics Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:04.00 | – | Jun 5, 2024 | CAA Region II Championships, University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:57.22 | – | Jun 1, 2023 | Lagos Athletics Series League, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:52.5h | – | Jul 10, 2022 | Benin Championships, Porto Novo |
| 2022 | 4x400m | 3:19.83 | – | Jun 26, 2022 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |