Waqas Akbar
- Born
- Aug 20, 1994 (32 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
Waqas Akbar is a Pakistan middle-distance runner, born on August 20, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.
His personal bests include 1:52.0h in the 800m, 3:51.90 in the 1500m and 3:10.08 in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Pakistan.
Personal best · 800 m1:52.0h
2023 season best1:52.99Oct 2, 2023 · HOC Stadium, Hangzhou
Personal best · 1500 m3:51.90
Last competition19th Asian GamesOct 2, 2023 · 1:52.99
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:52.0h, 1500 m 3:51.90, 2023 season best 1:52.99 (Oct 2, 2023, HOC Stadium, Hangzhou (CHN)) · Last competition: 19th Asian Games, Oct 2, 2023, 1:52.99 · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 800m | 1:52.99 | – | Oct 2, 2023 | 19th Asian Games |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:58.10 | – | Sep 30, 2023 | 19th Asian Games |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:52.0h | – | Apr 28, 2022 | Lahore (PAK) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:56.67 | – | Nov 27, 2022 | Pakistani Championships, Lahore |
| 2019 | 800m | 1:52.19 | – | Nov 12, 2019 | Peshawar (PAK) |
| 2019 | 4x400m | 3:11.94 | – | Nov 14, 2019 | Peshawar (PAK) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:51.90 | – | Nov 14, 2019 | Peshawar (PAK) |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:52.31 | – | Nov 16, 2018 | Islamabad Pakistani Championships, Islamabad |