Faith Okwose (born 27 May 2006) is a Nigerian sprinter. She became the Nigerian national champion over 200 metres in 2023.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Born | 27 May 2006 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Sprinter |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 60m 7.56 (Albuquerque, 2024) 100m 11.26 (Port of Spain, 2023) 200m 23.31 (Ndola, 2023) |
Medal record | |
Early life
From Delta State in Nigeria. She earned a scholarship to University of Alabama in the United States.[2]
Career
2022
In 2022, she was runner-up in the 100 metres at the Asaba 2022 Sports Festival, running 11.50 seconds.[3] She also won the silver medal at the same event in the 200 metres.[4]
2023
In April 2023, she won double gold at the African U18 Championships in the 100m and 200m, in Ndola, Zambia.[5]
In June 2023, she set a new 100m personal best of 11.35 seconds in Uya Oro, Akwa Ibom State.[6] In July 2023, she won the 200 metres at the Nigerian National Champiosnhips in Benin City.[7]
In August 2023, she was a double gold medalist in the individual sprint events at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, winning in both the 100 metres and the 200 metres in Trinidad, setting a new games record in the 100m of 11.26 seconds. She also won gold in the mixed 4x100 metres relay.[8][9][10]
She was part of the Nigerian 4x100m relay team at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.[11]
2024
In February 2024, she set a new 60m personal best time of 7.56 seconds in New Mexico.[12]