UDEME OKON

SA sprinter Udeme Okon

Udeme Okon shifts focus to exams after historic World Championships medal

World Under-20 400m champion Udeme Okon says he is now focused on catching up with schoolwork and preparing for his final exams after missing a significant portion of the school term to represent South Africa at the World Senior Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Team SA Zakithi Nene crosses the finish line in 3rd in the 4x400m relay

Udeme Okon reflects on historic Team SA 4x400m bronze medal

Junior world 400m champion Udeme Okon described winning a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as the best feeling of his young career.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 29: Udeme Okon participates in the MU23 200m final during day 3 of the 2025 ASA U16, U18, U20 and U23 Track and Field Championships at Green Point Athletics Tr

Udeme Okon signs with the University of Johannesburg

World Under-20 400m champion Udeme Okon has revealed that he turned down multiple scholarship offers from the United States in favour of continuing his journey in South Africa.

Udeme Okon (1194) participates in the MU23 200m heats during day 2 of the 2025 ASA U16, U18, U20 and U23 Track and Field Championships at Green Point Athletics Track on March 28, 2025 in Cape

Udeme Okon gears up for his first Senior World Relay Championships

World U20 400m champion Udeme Okon is expected to play a key role in boosting the 4x400m relay team’s chances of success at the World Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China this weekend.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 29: Udeme Okon participates in the MU23 200m final during day 3 of the 2025 ASA U16, U18, U20 and U23 Track and Field Championships at Green Point Athletics Tr

Udeme Okon sets his sights on claiming his first senior national title in Potchefstroom

World under-20 400m champion Udeme Okon made a dream start to his debut at the National Senior Championships by cruising to victory in his men’s 400m heat 47.32.

South African World U20 400m champion Udeme Okon

UJ Athletics to offer rising star Udeme Okon a scholarship

University of Johannesburg head of athletics Roger Haitengi has revealed strong interest in securing World U20 400m champion Udeme Okon once he completes his matric.

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