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Best Benin 400 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Benin athletes in the 400 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 400 m athletes in the history of Benin. Mathieu GNANLIGO tops the all-time national list with 45.82, among 17 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathieu GNANLIGO | 45.82 | Jun 29, 2012 | |
| 2 | Jean Claude Yekpe | 46.49 | Jul 24, 1993 | |
| 3 | Pascal Dangbo | 46.7HT | May 13, 2001 | |
| 4 | Godwin Edmond Hounthon | 47.20 | Jun 21, 2026 | |
| 5 | Jules Waiga | 47.23 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 6 | Yaovi Michael Gougou | 48.08 | Jun 27, 2012 | |
| 7 | Ibrahima Idrissou | 48.50 | Sep 3, 1972 | |
| 8 | Geraud Houessou | 49.66 | May 18, 2025 | |
| 9 | Jerome Kounou | 49.74 | Apr 9, 2025 | |
| 10 | Gaston Vigninou Hinwa | 49.8HT | Jul 9, 2022 | |
| 11 | Daniel Akpa | 50.00 | Jul 4, 2026 | |
| 12 | Richard Kangan | 50.09 | Aug 10, 2025 | |
| 13 | Léopold Hounkanrin | 51.04 | Jul 27, 1980 | |
| 14 | Aichatou Aboudou | 57.7HT | Jul 9, 2022 | |
| 15 | Patricia Ahomakpo | 59.38 | Feb 24, 2022 | |
| 16 | Delphine KITCHO | 61.21 | Apr 14, 2026 | |
| 17 | Rachelle GODONOU | 63.39 | Aug 15, 1993 |