Yinka Ajayi

Yinka Ajayi
Personal information
Born (1997-08-11) 11 August 1997
Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria[1]
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 59 kg (130 lb)
Sport
Country  Nigeria
Sport Athletics
Sprint 400 m
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 400 m:
Outdoor 51.30 s (2017)
Updated on 11 August 2017.

Yinka Ajayi (born 11 August 1997) is a Nigerian sprinter specialising in the 400 metres.[2] Individually, she won a bronze medal at the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games, in addition to several relay medals. Sister to Miami Dolphins Running Back; Jay Ajayi.

She finished second at the 2017 Nigerian Championships in a then personal best of 51.57 s behind Patience George.[3] She made the semifinals of the 400 metres at the 2017 IAAF World Championships. Her personal best in the event is 51.30 seconds set in Ozoro, Delta State at the 2017 Warri Relays.[4][5]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Nigeria
2014 World Junior Championships Eugene, United States 5th 4 × 400 m relay 3:35.14
2015 African Junior Championships Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1st 4 × 400 m relay 46.95
2016 African Championships Durban, South Africa 11th (sf) 400 m 53.54
2nd 4 × 400 m relay 3:29.94
2017 Islamic Solidarity Games Baku, Azerbaijan 3rd 400 m 52.57
2nd 4 × 100 m relay 46.20
2nd 4 × 400 m relay 3:34.47
World Championships London, United Kingdom 19th (sf) 400 m 52.10
5th 4 × 400 m relay 3:26.72
2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Coast, Australia 8th 400 m 52.26
2nd 4 × 400 m relay 3:25.29
African Championships Asaba, Nigeria 3rd 400 m 51.34
1st 4 × 400 m relay 3:31.17

References

  1. ↑ "2018 CWG bio". Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Yinka Ajayi at IAAF
  3. ↑ Maduewesi, Christopher (2017-07-15). "Arowolo, Okon-George & Nathaniel win titles at National Championships". MAKING OF CHAMPIONS. Retrieved 2017-08-11.
  4. ↑ Maduewesi, Christopher (2017-07-18). "Okagbare anchors Nigeria to victory, as Nwanaga smashes Javelin NR at Warri Relays". MAKING OF CHAMPIONS. Retrieved 2017-08-11.
  5. ↑ All-Athletics profile
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