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Grace Umelo

Grace Umelo

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Birth dateJul 10, 1978
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Grace Umelo is a Nigeria sprinter, born on July 10, 1978. She competes primarily in the 100m and LJ.

Her personal bests include 11.38 in the 100m and 6.60= in the LJ. She has earned 5 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.60=
#690 all-time
100 m
11.38
2004 season best
6.57
Apr 6, 2004 · Calabar (NGR)
2004 season best
Last competition
Nigerian Championships
Jul 11, 2004 · 6.40
Nigerian Championships
Age
48 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Long Jump 6.60= (#690 all-time), 100 m 11.38, 2004 season best 6.57 (Apr 6, 2004, Calabar (NGR)) · Last competition: Nigerian Championships, Jul 11, 2004, 6.40 · 48 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2004
LJ
6.57-Apr 6, 2004
↓
Calabar (NGR)
2003
LJ
6.56+0.0Oct 15, 2003
↓
Abuja (NGR)
1999
LJ
6.60+0.0Jul 31, 1999
↓
Nigerian Championships
1997
LJ
6.33+0.0Feb 15, 1997
↓
Makurdi (NGR)
1997
100m
11.38+1.7Mar 21, 1997-Benin City (NGR)
1996
LJ
6.13+0.0Jun 16, 1996
↓
Yaounde African Championships

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.40-Jul 11Nigerian Championships
LJ
6.57-Apr 6Calabar

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.14-0.5Oct 29Hyderabad Afro-Asian Games, Hyderabad
LJ
6.56+0.0Oct 15Abuja All Africa Games, Abuja
LJ
6.12-Jul 17Nigerian Championships, Abuja
LJ
6.10-Jun 19Ibadan 4th AFN Zonal Meet, Ibadan

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.60+0.0Sep 16Johannesburg All-Africa Games, Johannesburg
LJ
6.60+0.0Jul 31Nigerian Championships

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.25+0.2Aug 23Ibadan African Junior Championships
100m
11.38+1.7Mar 21Benin City
LJ
6.33+0.0Feb 15Makurdi

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.13+0.0Jun 16Yaounde African Championships

Honours

🥇

Nigerian Championships

Long Jump

2004
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Abuja All Africa Games

Long Jump

2003
🥇

Johannesburg All-Africa Games

Long Jump

1999
🥇

Ibadan African Junior Championships

Long Jump

1997
🥇

Yaounde African Championships

Long Jump

1996
🥇

Yaounde African Championships

Long Jump

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Grace Umelo's Long Jump personal best?

Grace Umelo's Long Jump personal best is 6.60=, set on Sep 16, 1999 in Johannesburg (RSA), #690 on the all-time list.

Which events does Grace Umelo compete in?

Grace Umelo competes in the Long Jump and 100 m.

How did Grace Umelo perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 6.57, set on Apr 6, 2004 in Calabar (NGR). Last competition: Nigerian Championships on Jul 11, 2004, 6.40.