Obinna Eregbu
Nigerian long jumper
Obinna Eregbu // ⓘ (born 9 November 1969 in Owerri, Imo State) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the long jump. His name, Obinna, means "Father´s heart".[1] He is best known for his gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.
His personal best jump was 8.22 metres, achieved in the qualifying round of the 1994 Commonwealth Games. This ranks him fifth among Nigerian long jumpers, behind Yusuf Alli (8.27 m), Charlton Ehizuelen (8.26 indoor), Paul Emordi (8.25) and George Ogbeide (8.24). [1]
Achievements
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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1986 | World Junior Championships | Athens, Greece | 6th | 100m | 10.52 (wind: +0.9 m/s) |
1993 | Universiade | Buffalo, United States | 2nd | Long jump | 8.18 m |
African Championships | Durban, South Africa | 1st | Long jump | 8.32 m w | |
1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 1st | Long jump | 8.05 m |
References
- ^ Meaning of Obinna in Nigerian.name
External links
- Obinna Eregbu at World Athletics
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African Champions in men's long jump
- 1979:
Ajayi Agbebaku (NGR)
- 1982:
Doudou N'Diaye (SEN)
- 1984:
Paul Emordi (NGR)
- 1985:
Paul Emordi (NGR)
- 1988:
Yusuf Alli (NGR)
- 1989:
Yusuf Alli (NGR)
- 1990:
Ayodele Aladefa (NGR)
- 1992:
Ayodele Aladefa (NGR)
- 1993:
Obinna Eregbu (NGR)
- 1996:
Anis Gallali (TUN)
- 1998:
Hatem Mersal (EGY)
- 2000:
Younès Moudrik (MAR)
- 2002:
Younès Moudrik (MAR)
- 2004:
Jonathan Chimier (MRI)
- 2006:
Ignisious Gaisah (GHA)
- 2008:
Yahya Berrabah (MAR)
- 2010:
Godfrey Khotso Mokoena (RSA)
- 2012:
Ndiss Kaba Badji (SEN)
- 2014:
Zarck Visser (RSA)
- 2016:
Ruswahl Samaai (RSA)
- 2018:
Ruswahl Samaai (RSA)
- 2022:
Thalosang Tshireletso (BOT)
- 2024:
Cheswill Johnson (RSA)
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