Jessica Ohanaja

Jessica Ohanaja

NigeriaNigeria
Born
Dec 6, 1986 (39 years old)
Events
60 m hurdles · 100 m hurdles

Jessica Ohanaja is a Nigeria sprinter, born on December 6, 1986. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 100mH.

Her personal bests include 11.6h in the 100m, 24.40 in the 200m, 12.91 in the 100mH, 1:01.89 in the 400mH and 8.00 in the 60mH. She has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.00
2016 season best12.40Feb 27, 2016 · San Antonio, TX
2016 season best
Personal best · 100 m hurdles12.91
#593 all-time

As of Nov 4, 2026: 60 m hurdles 8.00, 100 m hurdles 12.91 (#593 all-time), 2016 season best 12.40 (Feb 27, 2016, San Antonio, TX (USA)) · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mAbuja 200811.6h1,072 pts–
200mLA 200624.40*998 pts–
100mHAR 200812.91*1,162 pts#593
400mHTN 20021:01.89967 pts–
60mH20078.001,161 pts–
60mHIndoorAR 20078.001,161 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016100m 12.40+2.0Feb 27, 2016San Antonio, TX (USA)
2013100m 12.47+0.0Mar 29, 2013San Antonio, TX (USA)
2013100mH 13.91–Mar 29, 2013San Antonio, TX (USA)
201260mH 8.32–Jan 28, 2012–
201260mH Indoor8.32–Jan 28, 2012Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2012100m 12.26–Mar 30, 2012San Antonio, TX (USA)
2012100mH 13.30+2.2Jun 22, 2012Nigerian Championships
201160m Indoor7.83–Feb 18, 2011Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jessica Ohanaja's 60 m hurdles personal best is 8.00, set on Mar 9, 2007.

Jessica Ohanaja competes in the 60 m hurdles and 100 m hurdles.

2016 season best: 12.40, set on Feb 27, 2016 in San Antonio, TX (USA).