Jerry Jakpa

Jerry Jakpa

NigeriaNigeriaActive
Born
May 22, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
100 m · 200 Metres Short Track

Jerry Jakpa is a Nigeria sprinter, born on May 22, 1998. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.10 in the 100m, 20.49 in the 200m, 47.30 in the 400m, 38.53 in the 4x100m and 3:17.09 in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · 100 m10.10
2026 season best6.78Feb 27, 2026 · Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track21.18
Last competitionNCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMar 13, 2026 · 21.32
NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 6, 2026: 100 m 10.10, 200 Metres Short Track 21.18, 2026 season best 6.78 (Feb 27, 2026, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Mar 13, 2026, 21.32 · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mTX 2021Nigeria 100 m all-time list10.10*1,172 pts––
200mLa Chaux-de-Fonds 2021Nigeria 200 m all-time list20.49*1,144 pts––
400mLagos 2021Nigeria 400 m all-time list47.301,026 pts––
4x100mLagos 2021Nigeria 4 × 100 m all-time list38.53––
4x400mTX 2025Nigeria 4 × 400 m all-time list3:17.09––
4x400MetreIndoorKS 20243:13.88––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m Indoor6.78–Feb 27, 2026Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships
202660m 6.78–Jan 17, 2026Texas Tech Corky Classic
2026200m-short-track Indoor20.93–Feb 28, 2026Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships
2026200m Indoor20.93–Feb 28, 2026Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships
2026200m-short-track 21.18–Jan 30, 2026New Mexico Team Open
202560m Indoor6.75–Jan 24, 2025Texas Tech Red Raider Invitational, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
2025100m 10.27+1.6Apr 10, 2025WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi
2025200m 20.88+1.7Apr 10, 2025WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jerry Jakpa's 100 m personal best is 10.10, set on May 12, 2021 in PVAMU Track Stadium, Prairie View, TX (USA).

Jerry Jakpa competes in the 100 m and 200 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 6.78, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships on Mar 13, 2026, 21.32.