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Jerry Jakpa
NGRMenBirth dateMay 22, 1998
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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.
Key facts
100 m
10.10
200 Metres Short Track
20.93
Last competition
NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
Mar 13, 2026 · 21.32
Age
28 years old
As of Sep 14, 2026: 100 m 10.10, 200 Metres Short Track 20.93, 2026 season best 6.78 (Jan 16, 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
PB
Personal bests
10.10*
20.49*
47.30
38.53
3:17.09
3:13.88
6.75
20.93
1:22.08
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60m | 6.78 | - | Jan 16, 2026 | ↑ | Texas Tech Corky Classic |
| 2026 | 200m | 20.93 | - | Feb 28, 2026 | ↑ | Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 200m-short-track | 20.93 | - | Feb 27, 2026 | ↑ | Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships |
| 2025 | 60m | 6.75 | - | Jan 24, 2025 | ↑ | Texas Tech Red Raider Invitational, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
| 2025 | 100m | 10.27 | +1.6 | Apr 10, 2025 | ↑ | WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi |
| 2025 | 200m | 20.88 | +1.7 | Apr 10, 2025 | ↑ | WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi |
| 2025 | 200m-short-track | 21.23 | - | Mar 14, 2025 | ↑ | NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i) |
| 2025 | 4x100m | 39.43 | - | May 24, 2025 | ↓ | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:17.09 | - | Mar 28, 2025 | ↑ | Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist |
| 2024 | 60m | 6.91 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↑ | New Mexico Team Open |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.25 | +2.3 | May 23, 2024 | ↑ | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS |
| 2024 | 200m | 21.54 | - | Jan 26, 2024 | ↑ | New Mexico Team Open |
| 2024 | 200m-short-track | 21.54 | - | Jan 26, 2024 | ↑ | New Mexico Team Open |
| 2024 | 4x100m | 39.42 | - | May 25, 2024 | ↓ | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:13.88 | - | Feb 16, 2024 | - | Steve Miller Invitational |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:18.28 | - | Mar 29, 2024 | ↑ | Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 60m | 6.99 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 100m | 10.43 | +3.4 | Mar 31, 2023 | ↑ | Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist |
| 2023 | 200m | 20.92 | +2.7 | May 26, 2023 | ↑ | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
| 2023 | 200m-short-track | 22.14 | - | Feb 11, 2023 | ↑ | Jarvis Scott Open, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
| 2023 | 4x100m | 38.70 | - | May 27, 2023 | ↓ | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
| 2022 | 100m | 10.52 | +0.0 | Dec 5, 2022 | ↑ | Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba (NGR) |
| 2022 | 200m | 21.56 | +0.5 | Jun 10, 2022 | ↑ | MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja (NGR) |
| 2022 | 400m | 50.12 | - | May 20, 2022 | ↓ | Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu (NGR) |
| 2021 | 100m | 10.10 | +3.9 | May 12, 2021 | ↑ | PVAMU Track Stadium, Prairie View, TX (USA) |
| 2021 | 200m | 20.49 | +2.1 | Aug 14, 2021 | ↑ | Résisprint, Stade de La Charrière, La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| 2021 | 4x100m | 38.53 | - | Jun 27, 2021 | ↓ | Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos (NGR) |
| 2021 | 400m | 47.30 | - | Mar 30, 2021 | ↓ | Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos (NGR) |
| 2020 | 100m | 10.45 | +0.0 | Nov 6, 2020 | ↑ | - |
| 2020 | 200m | 20.71 | +1.2 | Oct 3, 2020 | ↑ | Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
| 2019 | 100m | 10.32= | +0.8 | Jul 25, 2019 | ↑ | Nigerian Championships, Kaduna |
| 2019 | 200m | 20.59 | +0.0 | Jun 26, 2019 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2019 | 4x200Metre | 1:22.08 | - | May 12, 2019 | - | IAAF World Relays, International Stadium, Yokohama |
| 2018 | 100m | 10.25 | +2.3 | Jun 13, 2018 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2018 | 200m | 21.13 | +1.2 | Jun 14, 2018 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2017 | 100m | 10.49 | +0.8 | Dec 1, 2017 | ↑ | Kaduna (NGR) |
| 2017 | 200m | 21.19 | +5.0 | Dec 1, 2017 | ↑ | Kaduna (NGR) |
| 2016 | 100m | 10.82 | +1.8 | May 25, 2016 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2015 | 100m | 11.16 | -0.9 | Jun 11, 2015 | ↑ | Onitsha (NGR) |
2026
17 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m-short-track | 21.32 | - | Mar 13 | NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships |
60m | 6.79 | - | Feb 28 | Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships |
200m-short-track | 20.93 | - | Feb 28 | Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships |
60m | 6.79 | - | Feb 27 | Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships |
60m | 6.78 | - | Feb 27 | Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships |
200m-short-track | 21.16 | - | Feb 27 | Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships |
200m-short-track | 20.93 | - | Feb 27 | Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships |
60m | DNS | - | Feb 14 | Jarvis Scott, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
200m-short-track | DNS | - | Feb 14 | Jarvis Scott, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
60m | 6.83 | - | Jan 31 | New Mexico Team Open |
60m | 6.83 | - | Jan 30 | New Mexico Team Open |
200m-short-track | 21.18 | - | Jan 30 | New Mexico Team Open |
60m | 6.81 | - | Jan 17 | Texas Tech Corky Classic |
60m | 6.78 | - | Jan 17 | Texas Tech Corky Classic |
60m | 6.78 | - | Jan 16 | Texas Tech Corky Classic |
200m-short-track | DNS | - | Jan 16 | Texas Tech Corky Classic |
60m | 6.81 | - | Jan 16 | Texas Tech Corky Classic |
2025
18 performances2024
12 performances2023
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x100m | 38.70 | - | May 27 | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
200m | 20.92 | +2.7 | May 27 | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
200m | 20.92 | +2.7 | May 26 | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
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Honours
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2021Nigerian Trials
200 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Jerry Jakpa's 100 m personal best?
Jerry Jakpa's 100 m personal best is 10.10, set on May 12, 2021 in PVAMU Track Stadium, Prairie View, TX (USA).
Which events does Jerry Jakpa compete in?
Jerry Jakpa competes in the 100 m and 200 Metres Short Track.
How did Jerry Jakpa perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 6.78, set on Jan 16, 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.