Kayode Elegbede

Birth dateSep 19, 1955

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Kayode Elegbede is a Nigeria relay runner, born on September 19, 1955. He competes primarily in the 4x100m and LJ.

His personal bests include 39.12 in the 4x100m and 8.02 in the LJ. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts

Long Jump

8.02

#931 all-time

1982 season best

8.02

Jul 31, 1982 · Kaduna (NGR)

1982 season best

Age

70 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Long Jump 8.02 (#931 all-time), 1982 season best 8.02 (Jul 31, 1982, Kaduna (NGR)) · 70 years old

Personal bests

4x100m

39.12

8.02

#931 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1982	LJ	8.02	-	Jul 31, 1982	↓	Kaduna (NGR)
1980	LJ	7.87	-	May 24, 1980	↓	Ibadan (NGR)
1980	4x100m	39.12	-	Aug 1, 1980	-	Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979	LJ	7.89	-	Aug 3, 1979	↓	Dakar African Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	8.02	-	Jul 31	Kaduna

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x100m	39.12	-	Aug 1	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
4x100m	39.48	-	Jul 31	The XXII Olympic Games
LJ	7.49	+0.7	Jul 28	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
LJ	7.82	-	Jul 27	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
LJ	7.87	-	May 24	Ibadan

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.36	+0.1	Aug 26	Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
LJ	7.89	-	Aug 3	Dakar African Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kayode Elegbede's Long Jump personal best?

Kayode Elegbede's Long Jump personal best is 8.02, set on Jul 31, 1982 in Kaduna (NGR), #931 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kayode Elegbede compete in?

Kayode Elegbede competes in the Long Jump.

How did Kayode Elegbede perform in 1982?

1982 season best: 8.02, set on Jul 31, 1982 in Kaduna (NGR).

Kayode Elegbede

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1982

1980

1979

Honours

Frequently asked questions