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Festus Igbinoghene

Festus Igbinoghene

NGRNGRMen
Birth dateOct 21, 1969
Height1.80 m
Weight73 kg

Festus Igbinoghene (born 21 October 1969) is a Nigerian athlete. He competed in the men's triple jump at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He attended Mississippi State University as a long jumper and triple jumper. Igbinoghene won five SEC titles in the triple jump and long jump. He earned a bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.

Key facts
Triple Jump
16.97
#403 all-time
Long Jump
8.04
#846 all-time
2001 season best
15.19
Mar 31, 2001 · Starkville, MS (USA)
2001 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Triple Jump 16.97 (#403 all-time), Long Jump 8.04 (#846 all-time), 2001 season best 15.19 (Mar 31, 2001, Starkville, MS (USA)) · 56 years old

PB

Personal bests

8.04
#846 all-time
16.97
#403 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
TJ
15.19+1.5Mar 31, 2001
↑
Starkville, MS (USA)
2000
TJ
15.64+1.2Mar 25, 2000
↑
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1999
TJ
15.77+0.8May 13, 1999
↑
Abilene, TX (USA)
1998
TJ
15.85-Jan 17, 1998
↑
Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)
1996
LJ
7.90+0.0May 16, 1996
↑
Abilene, TX (USA)
1996
TJ
16.93+0.0May 16, 1996
↑
Abilene, TX (USA)
1995
TJ
16.97+1.2May 11, 1995
↑
Abilene, TX (USA)
1991
LJ
8.22-Apr 13, 1991
↑
El Paso, TX (USA)
1990
LJ
8.04-Jan 4, 1990
↑
Bauchi (NGR)
1990
TJ
16.53+0.5Jun 2, 1990
↑
Durham, NC (USA)
1989
TJ
16.57-Feb 26, 1989
↑
Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.19+1.5Mar 31Starkville Bulldog Inv., Starkville, MS

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.54+0.7May 19Baton Rouge LSU Last Ditch, Baton Rouge, LA
TJ
15.64+1.2Mar 25Tuscaloosa Alabama Relays, Tuscaloosa, AL

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.77+0.8May 13Abilene ACU Track & Field Classic, Abilene, TX

1998

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.71+0.9Jul 24Houston, TX
TJ
15.83-Jan 24Lubbock Red Raider Invitational, Lubbock, TX (i)
TJ
15.85-Jan 17Lubbock Red Raider Indoor, Lubbock, TX (i)

1996

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.95-0.3Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
TJ
16.50+1.0Jun 20Nigerian Championships, Lagos
LJ
7.90+0.0May 16Abilene, TX
TJ
16.93+0.0May 16Abilene, TX

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.68-1.6Aug 5IAAF World Championships
TJ
16.97+1.2May 11Abilene, TX

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.22-Apr 13El Paso, TX

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.53+0.5Jun 2Durham NCAA Championships, Durham, NC
LJ
8.04-Jan 4Bauchi

1989

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.54-Jun 3Provo NCAA Championships
TJ
16.35-May 13Gainesville, FL
TJ
16.57-Feb 26Baton Rouge, LA (i)
TJ
16.37-Jan 13Jonesboro, AR (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Festus Igbinoghene's Triple Jump personal best?

Festus Igbinoghene's Triple Jump personal best is 16.97, set on May 11, 1995 in Abilene, TX (USA), #403 on the all-time list.

Which events does Festus Igbinoghene compete in?

Festus Igbinoghene competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

How did Festus Igbinoghene perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 15.19, set on Mar 31, 2001 in Starkville, MS (USA).