Obinna Eregbu
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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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Representing ![]() |
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1986 | World Junior Championships | Athens, Greece | 6th | 100m | 10.52 (wind: +0.9m/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
External links
- Obinna Eregbu profile at IAAF
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Categories:
- IAAF ID different in Wikidata
- 1969 births
- Living people
- People from Owerri
- Nigerian long jumpers
- Igbo sportspeople
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1994 Commonwealth Games
- Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Nigeria
- Commonwealth Games competitors for Nigeria
- Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics
- Nigerian athletics biography stubs