Emmanuel Ihemeje

Birth dateOct 9, 1998

BirthplaceCarrara, Italy

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Chiebuka Emmanuel Ihemeje is a Nigerian-Italian triple jumper born on October 9, 1998, in Carrara, Italy. He has developed into one of Italy's prominent horizontal jumpers, representing the country at the highest level of international competition including the Olympic Games.

Ihemeje competed in the triple jump at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, showcasing his abilities against the world's best jumpers. His participation at the Olympics represents a significant achievement in his career and demonstrates his standing among elite triple jumpers.

As a representative of Italian athletics with Nigerian heritage, Ihemeje continues to develop his career in the triple jump. His Olympic experience provides a strong foundation for future success as he works to improve his performances and compete at the highest international levels.

Key facts

Triple Jump

17.29

#161 all-time

2026 season best

16.17

Jun 20, 2026 · Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)

2026 season best

Last competition

Italian Championships

Jul 25, 2026 · 15.86

Italian Championships

Age

27 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: Triple Jump 17.29 (#161 all-time), 2026 season best 16.17 (Jun 20, 2026, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Italian Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 15.86 · 27 years old

Personal bests

200m

23.00

400m

49.62

400mH

54.41

4x400m

3:09.61

7.64

17.29

#161 all-time

400m-short-track

49.90

200m-short-track

23.00

300m

34.95

200MetresH

25.85

60MetresHu

8.56

400mhurdle

53.63

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	TJ	16.17	+3.1	Jun 20, 2026	↓	USATF SD/Imperial Championships
2025	TJ	16.60	+1.1	Jun 29, 2025	↓	MVA HP and Para - Born to Run Invite, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA
2024	TJ	17.03	-	Feb 18, 2024	↓	Italian Indoor Championships
2023	TJ	17.29	+1.9	Apr 15, 2023	↓	Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
2022	LJ	7.64	+1.8	May 14, 2022	-	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2022	TJ	17.20	+0.9	Aug 15, 2022	↓	European Athletics Championships, Olympiastadion, München
2021	TJ	17.26	-	Mar 13, 2021	↓	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
2019	TJ	16.28	-0.3	Jun 9, 2019	↓	Rieti (ITA)
2017	TJ	16.13	+0.4	Jul 22, 2017	↓	European U20 Championships, Stadio Zecchini, Grosseto
2017	200m-short-track	23.06	-	Jan 29, 2017	↑	Magglingen (SUI) (i)
2017	200m	23.06	-	Jan 29, 2017	↑	Magglingen (SUI) (i)
2017	300m	34.95	-	Apr 8, 2017	-	Cesano Maderno (ITA)
2016	400m	49.62	-	Jul 7, 2016	↑	Gavardo (ITA)
2016	400m-short-track	50.16	-	Feb 6, 2016	↑	Ancona (ITA) (i)
2016	400mH	54.41	-	May 1, 2016	-	Pavia (ITA)
2016	4x400m	3:09.61	-	Jun 26, 2016	-	Rieti (ITA)
2015	60MetresHu	8.56	-	Jan 25, 2015	-	Magglingen (SUI) (i)
2015	200m	23.00	-	Jan 25, 2015	↑	Magglingen (SUI) (i)
2015	200m-short-track	23.00	-	Jan 25, 2015	↑	Magglingen (SUI) (i)
2015	400m	49.72	-	May 2, 2015	↑	Mariano Comense (ITA)
2015	400m-short-track	49.90	-	Feb 15, 2015	↑	Ancona (ITA) (i)
2015	400mhurdle	53.63	-	May 3, 2015	↑	Mariano Comense (ITA)
2014	200m-short-track	23.64	-	Jan 26, 2014	↑	Magglingen (SUI) (i)
2014	200m	23.64	-	Jan 26, 2014	↑	Magglingen (SUI) (i)
2014	200MetresH	25.85	+0.0	Sep 19, 2014	-	Milano (ITA)
2014	400m	50.36	-	Jul 2, 2014	↑	Savona (ITA)
2014	400m-short-track	51.54	-	Feb 15, 2014	↑	Ancona (ITA) (i)
2014	400mhurdle	54.38	-	Jun 21, 2014	↑	Rieti (ITA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
TJ	15.86	+0.7	Jul 25	Italian Championships
TJ	16.01	+1.7	Jul 5	MVA HP #1, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA - Open Event
TJ	16.17	+3.1	Jun 20	USATF SD/Imperial Championships
TJ	16.07	-	Feb 13	Don Kirby Elite Invitational
TJ	15.96	-	Jan 31	DeLoss Dodds Invitational
TJ	15.96	-	Jan 30	DeLoss Dodds Invitational
TJ	15.65	-	Jan 24	New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
TJ	16.27	+3.4	Jul 12	MVA HP and Para Invite, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA
TJ	16.60	+1.1	Jun 29	MVA HP and Para - Born to Run Invite, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA
TJ	16.19	+1.2	May 21	14th Savona International Meeting, Centro Sportivo Fontanassa, Savona
TJ	16.20	+0.0	May 10	Franson Last Chance, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
TJ	16.42	+2.1	May 10	Franson Last Chance, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
TJ	16.20	-	May 9	Franson Last Chance, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
TJ	16.42	+2.1	May 9	Franson Last Chance, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
TJ	16.18	-	Feb 23	Italian Indoor Championships, Palaindoor Ancona, Ancona (i)
TJ	16.18	-	Feb 22	Italian Indoor Championships, Palaindoor Ancona, Ancona (i)
TJ	16.40	-	Jan 25	Nevada Invitational & Multi, Sparks Convention Center Halls, Reno, NV (i) - Section A

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
TJ	16.50	+1.2	Aug 10	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
TJ	16.50	+1.2	Aug 7	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
TJ	16.92	-0.1	Jun 11	European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
TJ	16.98	+0.4	Jun 9	European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
TJ	16.98	+0.4	Jun 8	European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
TJ	16.92	-0.1	Jun 8	European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
TJ	16.90	-	Mar 2	World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)
TJ	17.03	-	Feb 18	Italian Indoor Championships
TJ	17.03	-	Feb 17	Italian Indoor Championships
TJ	16.93	-	Feb 10	Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF
TJ	15.89	-	Jan 27	Dr. Sander Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
TJ	16.91	+0.3	Aug 26	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
TJ	16.91	-0.4	Aug 21	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
TJ	16.91	+0.3	Aug 19	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
TJ	16.58	-1.1	Jul 29	Italian Championships, Stadio M.S. Cozzoli, Molfetta
TJ	16.69	-0.6	Jun 2	Golden Gala Pietro Mennea, Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze - Diamond Discipline
TJ	16.85	+1.8	May 5	Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
TJ	17.29	+1.9	Apr 15	Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
TJ	17.47	+2.8	Apr 15	Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
TJ	16.99	-	Jan 28	Razorback Invitational
TJ	16.99	-	Jan 27	Razorback Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
TJ	16.55	-0.8	Aug 17	European Athletics Championships, Olympiastadion, München
TJ	17.20	+0.9	Aug 15	European Athletics Championships, Olympiastadion, München
TJ	16.55	-0.8	Aug 15	European Athletics Championships, Olympiastadion, München
TJ	17.17	+2.6	Jul 23	World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ	17.03	+0.5	Jul 23	World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ	17.13	+1.1	Jul 21	World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ	17.13	+1.1	Jul 15	World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ	17.03	+0.5	Jul 15	World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ	17.17	+2.6	Jul 15	World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ	16.81	+0.8	Jun 25	Italian Championships
TJ	17.03	+0.3	Jun 10	NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ	17.03	+0.3	Jun 9	NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Emmanuel Ihemeje's Triple Jump personal best?

Emmanuel Ihemeje's Triple Jump personal best is 17.29, set on Apr 15, 2023 in Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA (USA), #161 on the all-time list.

Which events does Emmanuel Ihemeje compete in?

Emmanuel Ihemeje competes in the Triple Jump.

How did Emmanuel Ihemeje perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 16.17, set on Jun 20, 2026 in Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i). Last competition: Italian Championships on Jul 25, 2026, 15.86.

Emmanuel Ihemeje

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

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