Doreen Amata

Doreen Amata

Born
May 6, 1988 (38 years old)
Birthplace
Lagos, Nigeria
Events
High Jump
Height
1.85 m
Weight
55 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).

Personal best · High Jump1.95
2020 season best1.76Jan 11, 2020

As of Nov 2, 2026: High Jump 1.95 (#190 all-time), 2020 season best 1.76 (Jan 11, 2020) · 38 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
HJAbuja 20081.951,170 pts#190

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2020HJ Indoor1.76–Jan 11, 2020Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)
2020HJ 1.76–Jan 11, 2020–
2019HJ 1.91–Jul 13, 2019Decatur, IL (USA)
2018HJ 1.81–Mar 17, 2018–
2018HJ Indoor1.88–Feb 10, 2018New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2017HJ 1.89–Feb 8, 2017–
2017HJ Indoor1.89–Feb 8, 2017Banská Bystrica (SVK) (i)
2016HJ 1.95=–May 28, 2016Atlanta, GA (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Doreen Amata's High Jump personal best is 1.95, set on Jul 3, 2008 in Abuja (NGR), #190 on the all-time list.

Doreen Amata competes in the High Jump.

2020 season best: 1.76, set on Jan 11, 2020.