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Best Nigeria 1500 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Nigeria athletes in the 1500 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 1500 m athletes in the history of Nigeria. Ado Maude tops the all-time national list with 3:42.85=, among 60 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ado Maude | 3:42.85= | Sep 9, 1992 | |
| 2 | Hamajam Soudi | 3:46.75 | Jun 13, 2014 | |
| 3 | Edose Ibadin | 3:47.57 | Mar 30, 2018 | |
| 4 | Jaiye Abidoye | 3:48.8 | Sep 8, 1972 | |
| 5 | Isamel Sadjo | 3:50.78 | Jul 31, 2015 | |
| 6 | Ronke Akanbi | 3:50.83 | Feb 17, 2024 | |
| 7 | Hamid Sambo | 3:51.49 | Jan 27, 2024 | |
| 8 | Shehu Muazu | 3:52.06 | Jun 19, 2014 | |
| 9 | Gang James | 3:52.25 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 10 | Lawrence OSHEKU | 3:54.56 | Jun 14, 2012 | |
| 11 | Gyang Sunday Davwi | 3:54.85 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 12 | Pam Paul James | 3:55.19 | Mar 26, 2026 | |
| 13 | Willams Kefas | 3:56.71 | Apr 12, 2014 | |
| 14 | Sange MAMNYER | 3:56.9HT | Jul 26, 2019 | |
| 15 | John Bulus | 3:57.54 | Apr 12, 2014 | |
| 16 | Salisu Habibu | 3:58.69 | Dec 7, 2022 | |
| 17 | Raymond Iliya Gyang | 3:59.24 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 18 | Ishaku Maidugu Mjigimtu | 3:59.96 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 19 | Sodiq Adebisi | 4:00.64 | Mar 13, 2022 | |
| 20 | Lucas David Dapdil | 4:01.21 | Mar 13, 2022 | |
| 21 | Edidiong Okon Udo | 4:01.45 | Jul 13, 2017 | |
| 22 | Augustine Azuwuike | 4:01.64 | Mar 2, 2026 | |
| 23 | Dare Shaba | 4:01.73 | Jul 11, 2015 | |
| 24 | Azuwuike Augustine | 4:01.78 | Dec 7, 2022 | |
| 25 | Matthew Ogon | 4:03.00 | Feb 17, 2024 | |
| 26 | Emmanuel Iliya | 4:03.16 | Feb 3, 2024 | |
| 27 | Ogunseye Adegoke | 4:04.09 | Jun 26, 2022 | |
| 28 | Oladele TOHEEB | 4:04.36 | Apr 15, 2026 | |
| 29 | Dagyang Daview | 4:04.45 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 30 | Jare Folarin | 4:05.64 | Dec 7, 2022 | |
| 31 | Sylvanus Seun | 4:08.50 | Mar 14, 2020 | |
| 32 | Kingsley Chinecherem ONYIA | 4:08.59 | Aug 15, 2026 | |
| 33 | Temitope Karounwi | 4:09.20 | Jul 7, 2023 | |
| 34 | Emmanuel CHINECHE | 4:11.17 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 35 | Amina OLOWORA | 4:24.05 | Apr 23, 2016 | |
| 36 | Esther Oluwatobiloba ASAMU | 4:31.89 | Jun 19, 2014 | |
| 37 | Melody Bassey | 4:36.63 | Jul 31, 2015 | |
| 38 | Temi Odugbola | 4:37.81 | May 6, 2023 | |
| 39 | Jeffrey Emeka Nmesirionye | 4:38.29 | Feb 19, 2024 | |
| 40 | Jami Schlueter | 4:38.38 | Jun 7, 2026 | |
| 41 | Bamtefa ADEYINKA | 4:38.80 | Mar 15, 2019 | |
| 42 | Pereira Oluwabukola | 4:39.57 | May 5, 2019 | |
| 43 | Mercy EBI | 4:40.05 | Jun 19, 2021 | |
| 44 | Emmanuel Munitikat | 4:45.79 | Apr 24, 2024 | |
| 45 | Christian Martins | 4:47.98 | Mar 17, 2018 | |
| 46 | Yusuf RASHEED | 4:48.78 | Dec 7, 2022 | |
| 47 | Samuel Osadolor | 4:49.70 | Jul 31, 2015 | |
| 48 | Emmanuel Jude Mary Ogbuagu | 4:50.51 | Dec 7, 2022 | |
| 49 | Nvou Gyang TANKO | 4:53.77 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 50 | Miracle Boluwatife ARINDE | 4:53.82 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 51 | Bitrus KAUNA | 4:54.59 | Jun 19, 2021 | |
| 52 | Omo-Ohimai Erhayanmen | 4:56.05 | Jul 31, 2015 | |
| 53 | Peter Moreno | 4:56.40 | Feb 15, 2018 | |
| 54 | Afiniki AUGUSTINE | 4:57.22 | Jun 20, 2013 | |
| 55 | Yusuf KABIRU | 4:57.52 | Dec 8, 2017 | |
| 56 | Emmanuel Blessing | 4:57.92 | Feb 19, 2024 | |
| 57 | Esther DIKE | 4:59.72 | Jun 19, 2021 | |
| 58 | Lukeman Oguntade | 5:02.07 | Jun 21, 2014 | |
| 59 | Tosin KALEJAYE | 5:03.03 | Mar 13, 2022 | |
| 60 | Victor AKINYEMI | 5:27.29 | Jun 21, 2014 |