Doreen Amata

NGRWomen

Birth dateMay 6, 1988

BirthplaceLagos, Nigeria

Height1.85 m

Weight55 kg

Eyawomano Doreen Amata (born 6 May 1988) is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specialises in the high jump event. Amata represented Nigeria at the 2008 Olympic Games, finishing in 16th place in the overall-rankings.

She claimed a gold medal for her native West African country at the 2007 All-Africa Games. Amata competed for Nigeria at the 2016 Summer Olympics, but she did not qualify for the finals.

She was the flag bearer for Nigeria during the closing ceremony. Her personal bests in the event are 1.95 metres outdoors (Abuja 2008, Daegu 2011) and 1.93 metres (Banska Bystrica 2016).

Key facts

High Jump

1.95

#199 all-time

2020 season best

1.76

Jan 11, 2020 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)

2020 season best

Age

38 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: High Jump 1.95 (#199 all-time), 2020 season best 1.76 (Jan 11, 2020, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)) · 38 years old

Personal bests

1.95

#199 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2020	HJ	1.76	-	Jan 11, 2020	↑	Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)
2019	HJ	1.91	-	Jul 13, 2019	↑	Decatur, IL (USA)
2018	HJ	1.88	-	Feb 10, 2018	↑	New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2017	HJ	1.89	-	Feb 8, 2017	↑	Banská Bystrica (SVK) (i)
2016	HJ	1.95=	-	May 28, 2016	↑	Atlanta, GA (USA)
2015	HJ	1.94	-	May 23, 2015	↑	Stade Senghor, Dakar (SEN)
2014	HJ	1.85	-	Jun 13, 2014	↑	Warri (NGR)
2013	HJ	1.91	-	Apr 6, 2013	↑	Auburn, AL (USA)
2012	HJ	1.90	-	Aug 9, 2012	↑	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2011	HJ	1.95=	-	Jul 16, 2011	↑	Eberstadt (GER)
2009	HJ	1.90	-	Jul 24, 2009	↑	Abuja (NGR)
2008	HJ	1.95	-	Jul 3, 2008	↑	Abuja (NGR)
2007	HJ	1.89	-	Jul 19, 2007	↑	Algiers (ALG)

2020

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.76	-	Jan 11	Orange and Purple, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)

2019

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.84	-	Sep 1	Galà dei Castelli, Bellinzona
HJ	1.78	-	Aug 29	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
HJ	1.78	-	Aug 27	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
HJ	1.80	-	Jul 21	Georgia Games, Powder Springs, GA
HJ	1.91	-	Jul 13	The 14th AAAG Sportsfestival, Decatur, IL - Masters Events
HJ	1.84	-	Jun 15	Track Phi Track Elite Alumni Open, Stockbridge, GA
HJ	1.83	-	Jun 1	Sunset Summer Classic, Marietta, GA
HJ	1.69	-	Apr 20	Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
HJ	1.75	-	Apr 6	Tiger Track Classic, Auburn, AL

2018

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.80	-	Apr 14	Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
HJ	1.80	-	Apr 10	Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
HJ	1.75	-	Mar 28	Brisbane Queensland International Track Classic, Brisbane
HJ	1.81	-	Mar 17	Atlanta Yellow JacketInvitational, Atlanta, GA
HJ	1.88	-	Feb 10	New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
HJ	1.80	-	Jan 6	Clemson Orange & Purple Invitational, Clemson, SC (i)

2017

17 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.80	-	Dec 9	Clemson Opener, Clemson, SC (i)
HJ	1.86	-	Jul 28	Orvieto
HJ	1.88	-	Jul 21	Orvieto
HJ	1.86	-	Jul 11	Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
HJ	1.85	-	Jul 7	Sotteville-lès-Rouen Meeting International, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
HJ	1.84	-	Jul 5	Celle Ligure Meeting Arcobaleno, Celle Ligure
HJ	1.80	-	Jun 11	Hengelo FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
HJ	1.80	-	May 27	Fairburn Atlanta Georgia Relays, Fairburn, GA
HJ	1.80	-	May 20	Kingston Jamaica International Invitational IWC, National Stadium, Kingston
HJ	1.80	-	Apr 22	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
HJ	1.82	-	Apr 8	St. George's Grenada Invitational, St. George's
HJ	1.81	-	Mar 17	Atlanta Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Inv., Atlanta, GA
HJ	1.84	-	Feb 16	Łódź Orlen Cup, Łódź (i)
HJ	1.80	-	Feb 11	Třinec High Jump Meeting, Třinec (i)
HJ	1.89	-	Feb 8	23. Banskobystrická latka, Banská Bystrica (i)
HJ	1.75	-	Feb 4	Hustopeče High Jump Meeting, Hustopeče (i)
HJ	1.80	-	Jan 28	Clemson Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson, SC (i)

2016

17 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.89	-	Aug 18	The XXXI Olympic Games
HJ	1.89	-	Aug 16	The XXXI Olympic Games
HJ	1.84	-	Jul 16	Eberstadt Internationales Hochsprung-Meeting, Eberstadt
HJ	1.82	-	Jun 26	Durban African Championships, Durban
HJ	1.95	-	May 28	Atlanta Georgia Relays, Atlanta, GA
HJ	1.85	-	Apr 30	Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event
HJ	1.88	-	Apr 23	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
HJ	1.86	-	Apr 9	Auburn Tiger Track Classic, Auburn, AL
HJ	1.89	-	Mar 20	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR (i)
HJ	1.89	-	Mar 18	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR (i)
HJ	1.90	-	Feb 26	Madrid Reunion Internacional, Madrid (i)
HJ	1.87	-	Feb 20	Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i)
HJ	1.92	-	Feb 17	Stockholm Globen Galan, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i)
HJ	1.93	-	Feb 13	Hustopeče High Jump Meeting, Hustopeče (i)
HJ	1.90	-	Feb 7	Třinec High Jump Meeting, Třinec (i)
HJ	1.93	-	Feb 4	22. Banskobystrická latka, Banská Bystrica (i)
HJ	1.85	-	Jan 29	Split High Jump Meeting, Split (i)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Doreen Amata's High Jump personal best?

Doreen Amata's High Jump personal best is 1.95, set on Jul 3, 2008 in Abuja (NGR), #199 on the all-time list.

Which events does Doreen Amata compete in?

Doreen Amata competes in the High Jump.

How did Doreen Amata perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 1.76, set on Jan 11, 2020 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i).