JT
Joseph Taiwo
NGRMenBirth dateAug 24, 1959
BirthplaceIbadan, Nigeria
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Joseph Taiwo (born 24 August 1959) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the triple jump at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Key facts
Age
67 years old
As of Sep 20, 2026: Triple Jump 17.22 (#201 all-time), 2000 season best 15.85 (Feb 18, 2000, Moscow, ID (USA) (i)) · 67 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TJ | 15.85 | - | Feb 18, 2000 | ↑ | Moscow, ID (USA) (i) |
| 1999 | TJ | 16.00 | +2.8 | Jun 24, 1999 | ↑ | Richmond (CAN) |
| 1998 | TJ | 16.25 | +2.6 | May 10, 1998 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) |
| 1997 | TJ | 16.32 | - | Feb 28, 1997 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 1996 | TJ | 16.88 | +2.5 | May 11, 1996 | ↑ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 1994 | TJ | 16.30 | +2.2 | May 28, 1994 | ↑ | São Paulo (BRA) |
| 1993 | TJ | 16.77 | - | Jan 17, 1993 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 1992 | TJ | 17.47 | +3.7 | May 17, 1992 | ↑ | São Paulo (BRA) |
| 1991 | TJ | 16.91 | - | Jun 8, 1991 | ↑ | Burnaby (CAN) |
| 1989 | TJ | 16.94 | - | Jul 4, 1989 | ↑ | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 1988 | TJ | 17.22 | - | Jun 30, 1988 | ↑ | Bauchi (NGR) |
| 1987 | TJ | 17.29 | +3.9 | Aug 31, 1987 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships |
| 1986 | TJ | 17.26 | +3.7 | Aug 6, 1986 | ↑ | Köln (GER) |
| 1985 | TJ | 16.80 | +1.8 | May 11, 1985 | ↑ | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 1984 | TJ | 17.19 | - | Jul 13, 1984 | ↑ | Rabat (MAR) |
| 1983 | TJ | 16.42 | - | Apr 30, 1983 | ↑ | Pullman, WA (USA) |
| 1982 | TJ | 16.91 | - | May 22, 1982 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1981 | TJ | 16.68 | - | Jun 6, 1981 | ↑ | Baton Rouge, LA (USA) |
2000
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 15.45 | +0.0 | Apr 16 | Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA |
TJ | 15.85 | - | Feb 18 | Moscow McDonald's II. Indoor, Moscow, ID (i) |
1999
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 16.00 | +2.8 | Jun 24 | USA Championships, Eugene, OR |
TJ | 15.32 | +0.9 | Jun 12 | Richmond Kajaks Relays, Richmond |
1998
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 16.17 | +4.1 | Jun 20 | US Championships, New Orleans, LA |
TJ | 15.62 | +1.2 | Jun 9 | Seattle, WA |
TJ | 16.25 | +2.6 | May 10 | Modesto Relays, Modesto, CA |
TJ | 15.70 | +0.0 | Apr 4 | Seattle Washington Classic, Seattle, WA |
1997
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 16.32 | - | Feb 28 | USA Indoor Championships |
1996
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 16.88 | +2.5 | May 11 | Modesto, CA |
TJ | 16.08 | +0.0 | Apr 6 | Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ |
1994
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 16.30 | +2.2 | May 28 | San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José |
TJ | 15.83 | +0.9 | May 21 | Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo |
1993
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 16.77 | - | Jan 17 | Seattle, WA (i) |
1992
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 17.47 | +3.7 | May 17 | Sao Paulo, São Paulo |
TJ | 16.99 | +1.2 | May 17 | Sao Paulo, São Paulo |
1991
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 16.91 | - | Jun 8 | Burnaby |
1989
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 16.42 | - | Sep 15 | London |
TJ | 16.70 | +2.3 | Sep 15 | London |
TJ | 16.08 | - | Aug 10 | Malmö |
TJ | 16.93 | - | Jul 15 | Getxo |
TJ | 16.06 | - | Jul 12 | Barcelona |
TJ | 16.59 | - | Jul 9 | Bad Cannstatt |
TJ | 16.56 | - | Jul 4 | Nyköping |
TJ | 16.94 | - | Jul 4 | Nyköping |
TJ | 16.18 | - | Jul 1 | Dijon |
TJ | 16.53 | - | Jun 27 | Kvarnsveden |
TJ | 16.71 | - | Jun 20 | Gävle |
TJ | 16.48 | - | Jun 11 | Portsmouth |
TJ | 16.49 | - | Jun 8 | Helsinki |
TJ | 16.94 | - | May 6 | Modesto, CA |
TJ | 16.30 | - | Jan 21 | Portland, OR (i) |
1988
18 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ | 16.46 | +0.8 | Sep 24 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
TJ | 16.42 | - | Sep 23 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
TJ | 16.19 | - | Aug 21 | Köln |
TJ | 16.43 | - | Aug 19 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles |
TJ | 17.13 | - | Aug 17 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich |
TJ | 16.77 | - | Aug 14 | Gateshead |
TJ | 17.05 | - | Aug 12 | Budapest |
TJ | 16.71 | - | Jul 29 | Edinburgh |
TJ | 17.07 | - | Jul 27 | Verona Golden Gala, Verona |
TJ | 16.65 | - | Jul 16 | Gateshead |
TJ | 17.06 | - | Jul 8 | London Peugeot Games, London |
TJ | 17.22 | - | Jun 30 | Bauchi |
TJ | 16.43 | - | Jun 21 | Göteborg |
TJ | 16.73 | - | Jun 19 | Kvarnsveden |
TJ | 16.24 | - | May 22 | Sao Paulo, São Paulo |
TJ | 16.38 | - | May 13 | Tokyo |
TJ | 16.37 | - | May 8 | Hamamatsu |
TJ | 16.40 | - | Mar 19 | Seattle, WA |
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Honours
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1987Nairobi All-Africa Games
Triple Jump
6
1987IAAF World Championships
Triple Jump
6
1987IAAF World Indoor Championships
Triple Jump
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1984Rabat African Championships
Triple Jump
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1984Rabat African Championships
Triple Jump
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Joseph Taiwo's Triple Jump personal best?
Joseph Taiwo's Triple Jump personal best is 17.22, set on Jun 30, 1988 in Bauchi (NGR), #201 on the all-time list.
Which events does Joseph Taiwo compete in?
Joseph Taiwo competes in the Triple Jump.
How did Joseph Taiwo perform in 2000?
2000 season best: 15.85, set on Feb 18, 2000 in Moscow, ID (USA) (i).