UDEME-OKON

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.

SA sprinter Udeme Okon

Udeme Okon gears up for the CGA regional champs

Reigning Under-20 400m champion Udeme Okon used the Curro Hazeldean Podium High School Championships as a warm-up for the upcoming Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) provincial championships next month.

SA sprinter Udeme Okon

Udeme Okon unperturbed by Wayde Van Niekerk comparisons

World 400m U20 champion Udeme Okon is unfazed by comparisons to legendary South African star Wayde van Niekerk.

South African 400m rising star Udeme Okon

Udeme Okon reflects on a successful year after dominating the world in the 400m

World 400m Under-20 champion Udeme Okon surpassed his own expectations just a year after transitioning into athletics.

South African 400m rising star Udeme Okon

Udeme Okon credits his coach for being a junior world champion

South African 400m rising star Udeme Okon has credited his coach, Lyle Wentzel, for his exceptional performance at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru.