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Nijel Amos was born on 15 March, 1994 in Marobela, Botswana, is a Botswana middle-distance runner. Discover Nijel Amos's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 30 years old?

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Age 30 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 15 March, 1994
Birthday 15 March
Birthplace Marobela, Botswana
Nationality Botswana

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Nijel Amos Height, Weight & Measurements

At 30 years old, Nijel Amos height is 1.79 m and Weight 65 kg.

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Height 1.79 m
Weight 65 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Nijel Amos Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nijel Amos worth at the age of 30 years old? Nijel Amos’s income source is mostly from being a successful runner. He is from Botswana. We have estimated Nijel Amos's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1994

Nijel Carlos Amilfitano Amos (born 15 March 1994) is a Botswana middle-distance runner who competes in the 800 metres.

2007

He attended Shangano Community Junior Secondary School (2007 to 2009) in Nshakashongwe and Tutume McConnell Community College (2010 to 2011).

2011

At the 2011 African Junior Athletics Championships, Amos ran a Botswana junior 800 metres record of 1:47.28.

Further improving on his record, Amos finished fifth in the event at the 2011 World Youth Championships in Athletics.

2012

He won the silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics, which was Botswana's first ever Olympic medal.

He won the gold medal in his specialist event at the 2012 World Under-20 Championships.

Amos is the Botswana record holder for the 800 m, his mark is also the world U20 record.

He is a three-time Diamond League 800 m winner.

On 12 July 2022, Amos was provisionally suspended from competition for testing positive for metabolite GW1516.

On 3 May 2023, it was announced that he had received backdated three-year doping ban which would end on 11 July 2025.

Nijel Amos hails from Marobela village in the north-eastern part of Botswana.

In 2012, Amos improved his national senior record to 1:43.11 during a race in Mannheim.

He became champion at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics, finishing in a new championship record of 1:43.79.

At the 2012 London Olympics, Amos won a silver medal in the men's 800 m event, the first Olympic medal for his country.

His time of 1:41.73 established a new world junior record behind the new world record set by David Rudisha and was tied with Sebastian Coe for the third fastest individual ever.

Beating Rudisha for the second time in the season, his performance was the fastest 800 m race since the 2012 Olympic final.

At the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Amos won the 800 m gold medal in 1:45.18.

In the tactical affair, he maneuvered out of a box to pass world record holder David Rudisha in the last 50 metres.

It was his best race in the 800 m since his silver medal effort in the 2012 Olympics.

2013

After an injury-filled 2013 season, Amos returned to form in 2014.

At the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meet, he set a meet record and world-leading time of 1:43.63.

At the Monaco Diamond League, he again set a meet record and world leading mark of 1:42.45.

2014

Amos claimed gold medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2015 All-Africa Games.

At the African Championships in Athletics, he took golds in 2014, 2016 and 2018.

2016

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Amos competed in the 800 m and 4 x 400 m relay.

He finished seventh in his heat in his individual event and did not qualify for the semifinals.

The Botswana 4 × 400 m relay team finished fifth in the finals.

Amos was the flag bearer for Botswana during the Parade of Nations.

2017

He finished fifth in the 800 m at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London.

2018

Amos ran a 1:42.14 in the summer of 2018 at the Monaco Diamond League meet, taking first place.

2019

At 2019's Monaco Diamond League, he ran 1:41.89, hitting 600 m at 1:15.22.

2020

At the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Amos competed in the 800 m event, finishing first in his heat.

In the semifinal he collided with Isaiah Jewett, resulting in them both falling to the ground.

Jewett helped Amos to his feet in a sportsmanship scene that was later repeated in commercials.

The two jogged across the finish line, Amos being granted a place in the final by the referee.

On 12 July 2022, Amos was provisionally suspended from competition by the Athletics Integrity Unit after he tested positive for GW1516, a banned hormone and metabolic modulator that is not approved for use in humans.

On 3 May 2023, it was announced that he had received backdated three-year doping ban which would end on 11 July 2025.

All information taken from World Athletics profile.