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Esther Isa

Esther Isa

NGRNGRWomen
Birth dateSep 9, 1999
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Esther Isa is a Nigeria middle-distance runner, born on September 9, 1999. She competes primarily in the 800m, 100mH and 4x100m.

Her personal bests include 2:58.94 in the 800m, 14.92 in the 100mH, 45.88 in the 4x100m, 1.89 in the HJ and 6.41 in the LJ. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
High Jump
1.89
#688 all-time
Long Jump
6.41
2026 season best
1.64
Jan 16, 2026 · Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Vanderbilt Invitational
Jan 16, 2026 · 2:58.94
Vanderbilt Invitational
Age
27 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: High Jump 1.89 (#688 all-time), Long Jump 6.41, 2026 season best 1.64 (Jan 16, 2026, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Vanderbilt Invitational, Jan 16, 2026, 2:58.94 · 27 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
HJ
1.64-Jan 16, 2026
↑
Vanderbilt Invitational
2026
LJ
5.38-Jan 16, 2026
↓
Vanderbilt Invitational
2026
60mH
8.87-Jan 16, 2026
↑
Vanderbilt Invitational
2026
SP
9.60-Jan 16, 2026-Vanderbilt Invitational
2026
800m
2:58.94-Jan 16, 2026-Vanderbilt Invitational
2026
Pentathlon
3263-Jan 16, 2026-Vanderbilt Invitational
2025
60mH
8.89-Dec 6, 2025
↑
Commodore Winter Challenge
2025
TJ
12.42-Feb 15, 2025
↓
Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
2024
LJ
5.54+0.0Apr 26, 2024
↓
Music City Challenge
2024
TJ
12.21+5.1Apr 27, 2024
↓
Music City Challenge
2023
HJ
1.84-Jan 27, 2023
↑
New Mexico Team Open, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2023
LJ
6.41-Feb 18, 2023
↓
2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2023
TJ
13.08-Feb 19, 2023
↓
2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2023
4x100m
45.88-May 14, 2023-Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2022
HJ
1.88-Jun 25, 2022
↑
Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
2022
LJ
6.39+0.7May 14, 2022
↓
Park West Ath. Complex, San Antonio, TX (USA)
2022
TJ
13.48-Feb 20, 2022
↓
CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2021
HJ
1.89-Jun 24, 2021
↑
Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos (NGR)
2021
LJ
6.11+0.0May 15, 2021
↓
Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN (USA)
2021
TJ
13.11+1.1Apr 9, 2021
↓
Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA)
2020
HJ
1.78-Jan 31, 2020
↑
Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (USA) (i)
2020
TJ
11.76-Feb 23, 2020
↓
CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2019
HJ
1.81-Jul 27, 2019
↑
Nigerian Championships, Kaduna
2019
100mH
14.92+0.0Jun 16, 2019
↑
Lagos (NGR)
2018
HJ
1.82-Jun 14, 2018
↑
Lagos (NGR)
2018
LJ
5.66+1.4Jun 14, 2018
↓
Lagos (NGR)
2018
100mH
16.28+0.2Mar 17, 2018
↑
Abuja (NGR)
2017
HJ
1.75=-Apr 12, 2017
↑
Port Harcourt (NGR)
2017
LJ
5.23+0.3Apr 12, 2017
↓
Port Harcourt (NGR)
2017
100mH
15.61+0.4Dec 7, 2017
↑
Abuja (NGR)
2016
HJ
1.75-Jun 6, 2016
↑
Akure (NGR)

2026

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:58.94-Jan 16Vanderbilt Invitational
LJ
5.38-Jan 16Vanderbilt Invitational
Pentathlon
3263-Jan 16Vanderbilt Invitational
60mH
8.87-Jan 16Vanderbilt Invitational
SP
9.60-Jan 16Vanderbilt Invitational
HJ
1.64-Jan 16Vanderbilt Invitational

2025

2 performances

2024

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
5.56+2.2Apr 27Music City Challenge
TJ
12.21+5.1Apr 27Music City Challenge
LJ
5.54-Apr 27Music City Challenge
LJ
5.54+0.0Apr 26Music City Challenge
LJ
5.56+2.2Apr 26Music City Challenge

2023

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
45.88-May 14Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
LJ
5.80-Apr 29Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
LJ
5.80+0.0Apr 28Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
TJ
12.89+1.5Apr 22Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
LJ
5.97+2.0Apr 22Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
TJ
12.75+1.1Apr 15Bryan Clay Invitational
HJ
1.78-Apr 15Bryan Clay Invitational
LJ
6.00+2.3Apr 7Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
LJ
5.65+1.4Apr 7Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
LJ
5.73-Mar 10NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
TJ
11.67-Feb 26Last Chance Indoor Qualifier
LJ
5.65-Feb 26Last Chance Indoor Qualifier
LJ
5.95-Feb 24Fastrack Last Chance, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i)
LJ
6.41-Feb 192023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
TJ
13.08-Feb 192023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
HJ
1.77-Feb 192023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
LJ
6.41-Feb 182023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
HJ
1.84-Jan 28New Mexico Team Open, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
TJ
12.42-Jan 28New Mexico Team Open, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
HJ
1.84-Jan 27New Mexico Team Open, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)

2022

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.81-Aug 6XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
HJ
1.81-Aug 4XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
HJ
1.88-Jun 25Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
TJ
13.14-0.6Jun 25Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
HJ
1.88-Jun 24Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
TJ
13.14-0.6Jun 24Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
TJ
13.24-0.5Jun 11NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ
13.24-0.5Jun 9NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
TJ
12.59+0.3May 28NCAA East Preliminary Round, Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN
LJ
6.01-0.7May 26NCAA East Preliminary Round, Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN
TJ
13.37+1.5May 15Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Park West Ath. Complex, San Antonio, TX
LJ
6.39+0.7May 14Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Park West Ath. Complex, San Antonio, TX
HJ
1.76-Apr 30The Penn Relays Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
HJ
1.74-Apr 23Georgia Tech Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA
TJ
12.49+1.0Apr 16War Eagle Invite, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
HJ
1.72-Apr 16War Eagle Invite, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
HJ
1.77-Apr 8Tennessee Relays, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
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Honours

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Nigerian Trials

High Jump

2021
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Nigerian Championships

High Jump

2019
4

African Games

High Jump

2019
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Nigerian Championships

High Jump

2017
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Esther Isa's High Jump personal best?

Esther Isa's High Jump personal best is 1.89, set on Jun 24, 2021 in Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos (NGR), #688 on the all-time list.

Which events does Esther Isa compete in?

Esther Isa competes in the High Jump and Long Jump.

How did Esther Isa perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1.64, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i). Last competition: Vanderbilt Invitational on Jan 16, 2026, 2:58.94.