Dejanea Oakley
JamaicaathleteFemale5.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Dejanea Oakley is a talented Jamaican sprinter competing in the women's 400 meters. A former quarter-miler at Clarendon College, she has achieved significant success at the collegiate level, recently posting a personal best of 49.65 seconds at the NCAA Division One Track and Field Championships, earning her a runner-up position and marking her as one of the top competitors in her event this season.
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Oakley remained unbeaten this season, cruising to victory in 50.21 seconds.
Six-medal final day for Jamaica | SportsJamaica· 2026-08-02
Dejanea Oakley was the only Jamaican to advance to the final of the women’s 400m.
Hall pockets historic gold in women’s discus | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-31
Dejanea Oakley was the only Jamaican to advance to the final of the women’s 400m.
COMMONWEALTH GAMES Hall pockets historic gold in women’s discus | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-31Dejanea Oakley will lead three Jamaicans in the semi-finals of the women’s 400m.
Gayle back on top | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-30
Dejanea Oakley, de Jamaica, es citada como una de las posibles rivales.
Marileidy Paulino debe correr "sola" en los 400 metros planos de los JCC
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-24
The anticipated clash between Jamaica’s Dejanea Oakley and world leader Marileidy Paulino failed to materialise after Oakley missed the meet.
Seville slams rivals in Monaco 100m | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-11
Dejanea Oakley won in Eugene last weekend and previously attended Texas before transferring to the University of Georgia.
What next for Rhasidat Adeleke as she looks to get her season back on track? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-10
Dejanea Oakley is unbeaten in the women's 400 metres this year and faces Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino in Monaco.
Oakley to face stern test in Monaco | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-09
Dejanea Oakley won her first Diamond League meeting appearance with a time of 49.64.
Sluggish comeback display leaves Rhasidat Adeleke in race against time to salvage season – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-05
Dejanea Oakley blasted the last 50m to take the win in 49.64 on her maiden Diamond League appearance.
Rhasidat Adeleke finishes a distant ninth on 400m return – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-04Dejanea Oakley will be aiming to continue her winning streak today when she makes her professional debut in the one-lap event at the two-day Prefontaine Classic.
Winning streak on the line as Oakley makes pro debut | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-03
Paulino is set to face, previous world leader, Jamaica's Dejanea Oakley, on Friday at the Prefontaine Classic.
Jamaica's Williams finishes third in fast 400m | SportsJamaica· 2026-06-30
Dejanea Oakley continued her terrific winter season form at the weekend.
Indoor 400m: Jamaica’s Oakley on top of the world | SportsJamaica· 2026-02-02
Dejanea Oakley was in fine form in the opening race of her indoor season at the Clemson Indoor Invitational.
Oakley starts indoor season well | SportsJamaica· 2026-01-12
Dejanea Oakley opened the race with a strong first leg for the Jamaica team in the 4x400m relay.
Women’s relay teams steal spotlight on final day of World Champs | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-22
Dejanea Oakley handed the baton over to Stacey-Ann Williams in second place.
Jamaica's 400m women mine silver | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-21
Dejanea Oakley was part of the women's relay team that posted a world-leading time of 3:22.77.
Mixed bag for J’can relay teams | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-21
Dejanea Oakley led off swiftly in the women’s 4x400-metre Relay at the World Athletics Championships.
Jamaican women impress in 4x400 heats | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-20Dejanea Oakley terminó la carrera con un tiempo de 51.42 segundos.
Marileidy avanza a la final, queda segunda en semifinal del Campeonato Mundial de atletismoDominican Republic· 2025-09-16
Dejanea Oakley is competing in the first heat of the semifinals.
Marileidy Paulino encabeza primera serie de semifinales en el Campeonato MundialDominican Republic· 2025-09-16
The quartet of Jevaughn Powell, Dejanea Oakley, Zandrion Barnes and Leah Anderson could only register a time of three minutes, 13.96 seconds.
Big first for discus thrower Hall | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-13
Oakley, the NCAA Division 1 runner-up, will be making her debut at the senior level.
Three the hard way in women’s 400m at World Champs | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-01Oakley is the top seed in the women’s 400m.
LAST CHANCE SALOON | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-14
Dejanea Oakley is part of the Jamaica women’s 4x400m relay team aiming for a spot at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships.
Serious snag for 4x400m women | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-13Dejanea Oakley will be part of the women’s 4x400m team.
JAAA makes changes to NACAC team | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-12
Dejanea Oakley will compete over 400 metres.
Tia Clayton returns to the track | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-10
Another athlete from Cali, Dejanea Oakley — who finished fifth in the women’s 400m — was second at the National Championships.
COMING OF AGE | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-02
Dejanea Oakley is the second fastest qualifier in the women's 400m.
Ricketts now a seven-time national champ | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-29
Dejanea Oakley is sparking some interest in the women’s 400 metres as she challenges the dominance of Nickisha Pryce.
Oakley to challenge Pryce dominance at Trials | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-18
Dejanea Oakley posted a lifetime best 49.65 seconds for the runner-up spot while competing for the University of Georgia in the finals of the women’s 400 metres.
Oakley shows her one-lap form at NCAAs | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-16
