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Best Nigeria Men's 800 m Athletes of All Time
All-time list of the top Nigeria men in the 800 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest Nigeria men in the 800 m. 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 | Michael Oduntan | 1:55.80 | Nov 7, 2026 | |
| 36 | Lucas David Dapdil | 1:55.88 | Mar 14, 2015 | |
| 37 | Tamunoiyowuna Asechemie | 1:55.94 | Jun 17, 2021 | |
| 38 | Samson Oghenewegba Nathaniel | 1:56.34 | Mar 25, 2023 | |
| 39 | Oyedele TESLIM | 1:56.37 | Feb 16, 2018 | |
| 40 | Gafari Badmus | 1:56.48 | Dec 27, 2024 | |
| 41 | Reuben John | 1:56.73 | Jun 27, 2021 | |
| 42 | Chibuzor Prior Ochonogor | 1:56.75 | Mar 22, 2025 | |
| 43 | Monday Akinyele | 1:56.77 | Mar 30, 2021 | |
| 44 | Ishaku Maidugu Mjigimtu | 1:56.82 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 45 | Sunday Usman | 1:57.19 | Mar 31, 2023 | |
| 46 | Samson TEIBOWEI | 1:57.29 | Sep 5, 2025 | |
| 47 | Azuwuike Augustine | 1:57.32 | Jul 14, 2023 | |
| 48 | Matthew Ogon | 1:57.40 | Feb 19, 2024 | |
| 49 | Jephthah ONISOYA | 1:57.64 | Jun 20, 2026 | |
| 50 | Victor Timileyin Owolabi | 1:57.71 | Feb 22, 2026 | |
| 51 | Abdulkarim Mohammed | 1:58.02 | Jun 14, 2023 | |
| 52 | Bathelomew Chung | 1:58.25 | Jun 21, 2014 | |
| 53 | Chinedu Amonu | 1:58.32 | Mar 18, 2017 | |
| 54 | Micheal Ighogboja | 1:58.44 | Mar 13, 2021 | |
| 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 |