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Anigbata Chinonyelum

Anigbata Chinonyelum

NGRNGRWomen
Birth dateSep 16, 1998
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Grace Chinonyelum Anigbata is a Nigerian track and field athlete born on September 16, 1998. She specializes in the triple jump but has also demonstrated versatility by competing in the high jump.

Anigbata won gold at the 2019 African Games in the triple jump and claimed the African Championships triple jump title in 2018 in Asaba. In 2016, at just 18 years old, she became Nigeria's high jump champion with a clearance of 1.70 metres.

As an African Games and African Championships gold medalist, Anigbata has established herself as one of Africa's premier triple jumpers. Her versatility across multiple jumping events makes her a valuable member of Nigerian athletics.

Key facts
Triple Jump
14.02
#347 all-time
2025 season best
12.09
May 7, 2025 · Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo (NGR)
2025 season best
Last competition
MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
May 7, 2025 · 12.09
MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
Age
28 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Triple Jump 14.02 (#347 all-time), 2025 season best 12.09 (May 7, 2025, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo (NGR)) · Last competition: MTN CHAMPS Grand Final, May 7, 2025, 12.09 · 28 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
TJ
12.09-May 7, 2025
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MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
2023
TJi
13.58-Mar 11, 2023
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NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2022
LJi
5.77-Feb 11, 2022
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Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2022
LJ
5.77-Feb 11, 2022
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-
2022
TJ
13.48+1.8May 28, 2022
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John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA)
2021
LJi
5.89-Jan 9, 2021
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Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2021
LJ
5.89-Jan 9, 2021
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-
2021
TJi
13.61-Feb 5, 2021
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Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2021
TJ
13.61-Feb 5, 2021
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2020
LJ
5.94-Jan 17, 2020
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-
2020
LJi
5.94=-Jan 17, 2020
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Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2020
TJi
13.07-Dec 5, 2020
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Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2020
TJ
13.07-Dec 5, 2020
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2019
HJi
1.76-Mar 2, 2019
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Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)
2019
HJ
1.76-Mar 2, 2019
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2019
LJ
5.77-0.5Aug 29, 2019
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African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
2019
TJ
13.75-0.2Aug 26, 2019
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African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
2019
4x100m
47.99-May 18, 2019-Hobbs, NM (USA)
2018
HJ
1.75-Feb 16, 2018
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Abuja (NGR)
2018
LJ
5.94+1.1Dec 11, 2018
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Abuja (NGR)
2018
TJ
14.02+0.2Aug 5, 2018
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African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
2017
HJ
1.75-Jul 14, 2017
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Abuja (NGR)
2017
TJ
12.96=+0.0Jul 15, 2017
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Abuja (NGR)
2016
HJ
1.78-Jun 6, 2016
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Akure (NGR)
2016
TJ
12.96+0.2May 14, 2016
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Abuja (NGR)
2015
HJ
1.60-Mar 7, 2015
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Addis Ababa (ETH)
2015
TJ
12.48+0.1Jun 27, 2015
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Kaduna (NGR)
2014
LJ
5.19+0.0Feb 28, 2014
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Ijebu Ode (NGR)
2014
TJ
11.44+1.5Feb 27, 2014
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Ijebu Ode (NGR)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
12.09-May 7MTN CHAMPS Grand Final

2022

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
12.92+1.0Jun 11NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ
12.92+1.0Jun 9NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ
13.48+1.8May 28NCAA West Preliminary Round, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
TJ
12.61+0.4May 15Big 12 Conference Championships, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
TJ
12.92+3.6May 15Big 12 Conference Championships, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
TJ
12.59-1.5Apr 16Tom Jones Memorial Invitational, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
TJ
13.27+1.9Apr 9Jim Click Shootout & Multis, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
TJi
11.08-Mar 12NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
TJi
11.08-Mar 11NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
TJ
13.13-Feb 26Big 12 Ch., Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
LJ
5.77-Feb 11Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
TJ
13.36-Feb 5New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)

2021

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.58-Feb 27Big 12 Indoor Championships, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
TJ
13.29-Feb 13Texas Tech Shootout, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
TJ
13.61-Feb 5Arkansas Qualifier, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
LJ
5.50-Jan 16KSU-KU-WSU Triangular, Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (i)
LJ
5.89-Jan 9Kansas State Wildcat Invitational, Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (i)

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.07-Dec 5K-State Winter Invitational & Pentathlon, Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (i)
LJ
4.97-Mar 6NJCAA Indoor Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i)
LJ
5.94-Jan 17Graduate Classic, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)

2019

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.75-0.2Aug 29African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
LJ
5.77-0.5Aug 29African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
TJ
13.75-0.2Aug 26African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
TJ
13.96-May 18NJCAA Division I Ch., Hobbs, NM
4x100m
47.99-May 18NJCAA Division I Ch., Hobbs, NM
HJ
1.63-May 17NJCAA Division I Ch., Hobbs, NM
LJ
6.01+2.8May 16NJCAA Division I Ch., Hobbs, NM
HJ
1.73-May 4NJCAA Region VI/Jayhawk Conference Championships, El Dorado, KS
LJ
5.78-May 4NJCAA Region VI/Jayhawk Conference Championships, El Dorado, KS
TJ
13.07-May 4NJCAA Region VI/Jayhawk Conference Championships, El Dorado, KS
TJ
13.19+4.2Apr 19Kansas Relays, Lawrence, KS
TJ
13.17-Apr 6Friends University Spring Open, Wichita, KS
LJ
5.91-Apr 6Friends University Spring Open, Wichita, KS
TJ
13.36+4.6Mar 28Alex Francis Classic, Hays, KS
LJ
5.42+2.8Mar 28Alex Francis Classic, Hays, KS
LJ
5.27+1.7Mar 28Alex Francis Classic, Hays, KS
TJ
13.17-Mar 2NJCAA Indoor Championships, Pittsburg, KS (i)
HJ
1.76-Mar 2NJCAA Indoor Championships, Pittsburg, KS (i)
LJ
5.69-Mar 1NJCAA Indoor Championships, Pittsburg, KS (i)
HJ
1.66-Feb 16NJCAA Region VI Indoor Championships, Pittsburg, KS (i)
TJ
13.09-Feb 16NJCAA Region VI Indoor Championships, Pittsburg, KS (i)
LJ
5.60-Feb 15NJCAA Region VI Indoor Championships, Pittsburg, KS (i)
HJ
1.71-Feb 9Bearcat Invite, Maryville, MO (i)
TJ
12.84-Feb 2Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)
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Honours

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African Games

Triple Jump

2019
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African Championships

Triple Jump

2018
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African Championships

Triple Jump

2018
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Nigerian Championships

High Jump

2016
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Anigbata Chinonyelum's Triple Jump personal best?

Anigbata Chinonyelum's Triple Jump personal best is 14.02, set on Aug 5, 2018 in Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba (NGR), #347 on the all-time list.

Which events does Anigbata Chinonyelum compete in?

Anigbata Chinonyelum competes in the Triple Jump.

How did Anigbata Chinonyelum perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 12.09, set on May 7, 2025 in Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo (NGR). Last competition: MTN CHAMPS Grand Final on May 7, 2025, 12.09.