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Best Nigeria 800 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Nigeria athletes in the 800 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 800 m athletes in the history of Nigeria. Edose Ibadin tops the all-time national list with 1:44.65, among 88 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edose Ibadin | 1:44.65 | Jul 30, 2023 | |
| 2 | Ado Maude | 1:45.91 | Sep 9, 1992 | |
| 3 | Hamajam Soudi | 1:48.97 | Jul 15, 2017 | |
| 4 | Ronke Akanbi | 1:49.75 | Feb 19, 2024 | |
| 5 | Edidiong Okon Udo | 1:49.87 | Apr 12, 2021 | |
| 6 | Isamel Sadjo | 1:50.58 | Jul 24, 2015 | |
| 7 | Ezeoke Anayo | 1:50.79 | Jul 30, 2015 | |
| 8 | Sodiq Adebisi | 1:51.21 | Dec 15, 2018 | |
| 9 | Hamid Sambo | 1:51.26 | Dec 15, 2018 | |
| 10 | Lawrence OSHEKU | 1:51.31 | Jul 3, 2008 | |
| 11 | Ezekiel Nathaniel | 1:51.66 | Apr 12, 2021 | |
| 12 | Ogunseye Adegoke | 1:51.72 | Jun 15, 2019 | |
| 13 | Ayomide Olaitan | 1:51.91 | Dec 27, 2024 | |
| 14 | Jaiye Abidoye | 1:52.0 | Aug 31, 1972 | |
| 15 | Ayobami Adedokun | 1:52.12 | Mar 15, 2025 | |
| 16 | Musa AUDU | 1:52.19 | Apr 23, 2005 | |
| 17 | James HOWELL | 1:52.32 | Mar 15, 2014 | |
| 18 | Salisu Habibu | 1:52.36 | Jun 17, 2021 | |
| 19 | Okorie Henry | 1:52.47 | Jun 5, 2010 | |
| 20 | Akindunjoye JOHNSON | 1:52.52 | Jun 21, 2013 | |
| 21 | Temitope Karounwi | 1:52.73 | Mar 15, 2025 | |
| 22 | Ugochukwu OTTAH | 1:53.24 | Dec 13, 2018 | |
| 23 | Chibuzor Igiliegbe | 1:53.30 | Apr 17, 2010 | |
| 24 | Orukpe Erayokan | 1:54.31 | Apr 30, 2010 | |
| 25 | Abdulkarim Muhammed | 1:54.63 | Jul 5, 2023 | |
| 26 | Ohiafi Davidson | 1:55.02 | Jul 27, 2019 | |
| 27 | Sylvanus Seun | 1:55.09 | Dec 13, 2018 | |
| 28 | Hope Tomabari Nagbi | 1:55.13 | Jun 25, 2011 | |
| 29 | Moses Owoh Eze | 1:55.14 | Jul 5, 2023 | |
| 30 | Oluwatimilehin Olaniyi | 1:55.27 | Mar 25, 2023 | |
| 31 | Afeez Alao Abdulrahman | 1:55.33 | Feb 18, 2014 | |
| 32 | Dare Shaba | 1:55.36 | Jun 25, 2019 | |
| 33 | Chukwuwike Miracle Isaac | 1:55.47 | Mar 31, 2023 | |
| 34 | Omoyemi Taoheed Omoniyi | 1:55.52 | Dec 10, 2022 | |
| 35 | Lucas David Dapdil | 1:55.88 | Mar 14, 2015 | |
| 36 | Tamunoiyowuna Asechemie | 1:55.94 | Jun 17, 2021 | |
| 37 | Samson Oghenewegba Nathaniel | 1:56.34 | Mar 25, 2023 | |
| 38 | Oyedele TESLIM | 1:56.37 | Feb 16, 2018 | |
| 39 | Gafari Badmus | 1:56.48 | Dec 27, 2024 | |
| 40 | Reuben John | 1:56.73 | Jun 27, 2021 | |
| 41 | Chibuzor Prior Ochonogor | 1:56.75 | Mar 22, 2025 | |
| 42 | Monday Akinyele | 1:56.77 | Mar 30, 2021 | |
| 43 | Ishaku Maidugu Mjigimtu | 1:56.82 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 44 | Sunday Usman | 1:57.19 | Mar 31, 2023 | |
| 45 | Samson TEIBOWEI | 1:57.29 | Sep 5, 2025 | |
| 46 | Azuwuike Augustine | 1:57.32 | Jul 14, 2023 | |
| 47 | Matthew Ogon | 1:57.40 | Feb 19, 2024 | |
| 48 | Jephthah ONISOYA | 1:57.64 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 49 | Victor Timileyin Owolabi | 1:57.71 | Feb 22, 2026 | |
| 50 | Abdulkarim Mohammed | 1:58.02 | Jun 14, 2023 | |
| 51 | Bathelomew Chung | 1:58.25 | Jun 21, 2014 | |
| 52 | Chinedu Amonu | 1:58.32 | Mar 18, 2017 | |
| 53 | Micheal Ighogboja | 1:58.44 | Mar 13, 2021 | |
| 54 | Michael Oduntan | 1:58.46 | Apr 12, 2025 | |
| 55 | Ibrahim Shittu | 1:58.69 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 56 | Gyang Sunday Davwi | 1:58.69 | Sep 5, 2025 | |
| 57 | Deji Sholotan | 1:58.76 | Feb 19, 2024 | |
| 58 | Emmanuel CHINECHE | 1:58.86 | Jun 22, 2026 | |
| 59 | Isaac Itoro Bishop | 1:59.04 | Feb 28, 2025 | |
| 60 | Olowu Rilwan | 1:59.20 | May 24, 2014 | |
| 61 | Gbenga Busayo Bakre | 1:59.29 | Jul 26, 2019 | |
| 62 | Abiola EMMANUEL | 1:59.35 | Aug 15, 2026 | |
| 63 | Tanimu Abubakar RABIU | 1:59.45 | Aug 15, 2026 | |
| 64 | Wilson Onyibor | 1:59.62 | Mar 16, 2019 | |
| 65 | Tamunotonye Prince Abagwo | 1:59.68 | Jul 31, 2025 | |
| 66 | Abdullahi Lawal HABEEB | 1:59.91 | Mar 26, 2026 | |
| 67 | Ifiok Andrew UMOH | 1:59.95 | Apr 1, 2017 | |
| 68 | Augustine Azuwuike | 2:00.08 | Jul 31, 2025 | |
| 69 | Inimfon Akaso | 2:01.12 | Feb 22, 2026 | |
| 70 | Oluome NWOKE | 2:03.75 | Jun 22, 2002 | |
| 71 | Solomon Josiah | 2:04.94 | May 9, 2025 | |
| 72 | Edidiong Udotong | 2:06.46 | May 9, 2025 | |
| 73 | Esther Oluwatobiloba ASAMU | 2:06.59 | Mar 29, 2013 | |
| 74 | Bamtefa ADEYINKA | 2:08.84 | Jun 13, 2018 | |
| 75 | Amina OLOWORA | 2:12.19 | Mar 21, 2015 | |
| 76 | Pereira Oluwabukola | 2:12.68 | May 5, 2019 | |
| 77 | Mercy EBI | 2:13.56 | Jun 19, 2021 | |
| 78 | Mary OSAGIE | 2:15.12 | May 22, 2021 | |
| 79 | Queensly ASEDO | 2:19.50 | Jun 15, 2023 | |
| 80 | Esther DIKE | 2:20.01 | Jan 30, 2021 | |
| 81 | Tosin KALEJAYE | 2:20.97 | Jul 27, 2019 | |
| 82 | Moe Sasegbon | 2:21.35 | Apr 17, 2014 | |
| 83 | Obilor Lorine | 2:25.21 | Nov 26, 2017 | |
| 84 | Temidayo OSIBANJO | 2:25.76 | May 10, 2019 | |
| 85 | Nwichi NGOZI BLESSING | 2:25.95 | Jul 31, 2015 | |
| 86 | Hope IDEH | 2:28.2HT | Jul 27, 2019 | |
| 87 | Lechi MADUBUEZI | 2:31.2HT | Jul 27, 2019 | |
| 88 | Irene AKWITTI | 2:33.09 | May 13, 2017 |