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Joel Iheakolam

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Birth dateMar 21, 2005
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Joel Iheakolam is a Nigeria hurdler, born on March 21, 2005. He competes primarily in the 110mH, 4x100m and HJ.

His personal bests include 14.44 in the 110mH, 41.98 in the 4x100m, 1.95 in the HJ, 7.31 in the LJ and 15.72 in the TJ. He has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
Triple Jump
15.72
Long Jump
7.31
2026 season best
15.52
May 16, 2026 · Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
May 29, 2026 · 15.49
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Triple Jump 15.72, Long Jump 7.31, 2026 season best 15.52 (May 16, 2026, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 29, 2026, 15.49 · 21 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
LJ
7.19+1.1May 14, 2026
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Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026
TJ
15.52+1.9May 16, 2026
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Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025
LJ
6.93-Feb 28, 2025
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Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i)
2025
TJ
15.28-Mar 1, 2025
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Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i)
2025
4x100m
41.98-Mar 22, 2025-Yellow Jacket Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA
2024
LJ
7.22-Feb 23, 2024
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Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2024
TJ
15.25-Feb 10, 2024
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10th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i) - Invitational Events
2023
LJ
6.89+1.3Mar 30, 2023
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AFN All Comers Competition
2023
110MetresH
14.34-1.6May 1, 2023-African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
2023
110mH
14.44+0.0Mar 30, 2023-AFN All Comers Competition
2023
TJ
15.72+1.1May 1, 2023
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African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
2022
LJ
7.31+0.1Apr 28, 2022
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Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos (NGR)
2022
TJ
15.25+0.0Jun 24, 2022
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Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
2021
HJ
1.95-Mar 13, 2021-FUTA, Akure (NGR)
2021
LJ
6.91+0.6Mar 12, 2021
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FUTA, Akure (NGR)
2021
TJ
14.43+0.3Jul 29, 2021
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2020
LJ
6.82+0.0Nov 6, 2020
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2026

26 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.49-0.6May 29NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
TJ
15.49-0.6May 27NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
TJ
15.52+1.9May 16Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
LJ
7.19+1.1May 14Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
TJ
15.52+1.9May 14Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
TJ
14.94+0.0May 2Outdoor Music City Challenge
TJ
14.94-May 1Outdoor Music City Challenge
TJ
14.76+1.3Apr 18Georgia Tech Invitational
TJ
14.76+1.3Apr 17Georgia Tech Invitational
LJ
DNS-Apr 10Tennessee Invite
TJ
15.01+2.0Apr 10Tennessee Invite
TJ
14.85+0.6Apr 4Pepsi Florida Relays
TJ
14.84+0.9Mar 21Yellow Jacket Invitational
LJ
6.90+1.3Mar 20Yellow Jacket Invitational
TJ
14.84+0.9Mar 20Yellow Jacket Invitational
TJ
15.37-Feb 28Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
LJ
7.09-Feb 27Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
TJ
15.37-Feb 27Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
TJ
15.02-Feb 14Indoor Music City Challenge
LJ
6.96-Jan 31PNC Lenny Lyles Open
TJ
15.36-Jan 31PNC Lenny Lyles Open
LJ
6.96-Jan 30PNC Lenny Lyles Open
TJ
15.36-Jan 30PNC Lenny Lyles Open
TJ
15.31-Jan 17Vanderbilt Invitational
LJ
6.56-Jan 16Vanderbilt Invitational
TJ
15.31-Jan 16Vanderbilt Invitational

2025

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
14.85-Dec 6Commodore Winter Challenge
TJ
15.16+0.0May 18Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN
TJ
15.16-May 16Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN
LJ
6.81-May 3Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
TJ
15.02+0.0May 3Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
LJ
6.81-May 2Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
TJ
15.15+0.2Apr 12Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
TJ
15.20+4.3Apr 5Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
4x100m
42.31-Apr 5Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
TJ
15.15+1.5Mar 22Yellow Jacket Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA
4x100m
41.98-Mar 22Yellow Jacket Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA
LJ
NM-Mar 21Yellow Jacket Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA
TJ
15.15+1.5Mar 21Yellow Jacket Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA
TJ
15.28-Mar 1Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i)
TJ
15.28-Feb 28Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i)
LJ
6.93-Feb 28Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i)
TJ
15.26-Feb 15Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
TJ
15.12-Jan 11Commodore Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i)
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Honours

🥈

African U20 Championships

Triple Jump

2023
🥉

African U20 Championships

110 Metres Hurdles (99.0cm)

2023
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joel Iheakolam's Triple Jump personal best?

Joel Iheakolam's Triple Jump personal best is 15.72, set on May 1, 2023 in Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola (ZAM).

Which events does Joel Iheakolam compete in?

Joel Iheakolam competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

How did Joel Iheakolam perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 15.52, set on May 16, 2026 in Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 29, 2026, 15.49.