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Mary Tombiri-Shirley

Mary Tombiri-Shirley

NGRNGRWomen
Birth dateJul 23, 1972
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Weight-

Mary Tombiri-Shirley is a Nigeria sprinter, born on July 23, 1972. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

Her personal bests include 11.0h in the 100m, 24.12 in the 200m, 42.56 in the 4x100m, 6.76 in the 55m and 6.76 in the 55m. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
100 m
11.0h
#744 all-time
55 Metres
6.76
2001 season best
12.04
May 10, 2001 · College Station, TX (USA)
2001 season best
Age
54 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 100 m 11.0h (#744 all-time), 55 Metres 6.76, 2001 season best 12.04 (May 10, 2001, College Station, TX (USA)) · 54 years old

PB

Personal bests

11.0HT
#744 all-time
24.12*
4x100m
42.56
55mi
6.76
55m
6.76

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
100m
12.04+5.8May 10, 2001
↓
College Station, TX (USA)
1999
100m
11.45+5.6May 13, 1999
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1999
200m
24.12+4.4May 13, 1999
↑
Abilene, TX (USA)
1998
100m
11.81+2.5Apr 19, 1998
↓
Kassel (GER)
1996
100m
11.0h-Jun 20, 1996
↓
Granada (ESP)
1996
200m
24.20-0.7Jun 6, 1996
↑
Sevilla (ESP)
1996
4x100m
42.56-Aug 3, 1996
↑
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995
55m
6.76-Feb 25, 1995
→
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1995
55mi
6.76-Feb 25, 1995
→
Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
1995
100m
11.42-0.4Aug 6, 1995
↓
IAAF World Championships
1994
100m
11.25+1.2Aug 23, 1994
↓
Victoria (CAN)
1994
4x100m
42.92-Sep 11, 1994
↑
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1993
4x100m
44.25-Jul 18, 1993
↑
Buffalo, NY (USA)

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
12.04+5.8May 10College Station Texas A&M All-Comers, College Station, TX

1999

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.45+5.6May 13Abilene ACU Track & Field Classic, Abilene, TX
200m
24.12+4.4May 13Abilene ACU Track & Field Classic, Abilene, TX
100m
12.00+0.0Apr 23Houston Rice Open, Houston, TX

1998

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.83-1.0Jun 3Kassel Askina-Abendsportfest, Kassel
100m
11.90+0.0May 30Baunatal
100m
11.81+2.5Apr 19Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA

1996

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
42.56-Aug 3The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
4x100m
43.54-Aug 2The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100m
11.56-0.9Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
4x100m
43.54-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
4x100m
42.56-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100m
11.50+0.2Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
100m
11.1HT-Jun 22Nigerian Championships
100m
11.0HT-Jun 20Nigerian Championships, Lagos
100m
11.2HT-Jun 20Nigerian Championships, Lagos
100m
11.54+1.0Jun 16Getafe
100m
11.54-0.2Jun 12Madrid Gran Premio Diputación, Madrid
100m
11.56-0.5Jun 8Chania Venizella, Chania
200m
24.20-0.7Jun 6Sevilla Gran Premio Diputacion, Sevilla
100m
11.64-1.6Jun 6Sevilla Gran Premio Diputacion, Sevilla
100m
11.42+0.7May 29Granada Memorial Nunez Blanca, Granada
100m
11.56+0.0May 23Riverside, CA
100m
11.12+2.5May 9Abilene, TX
100m
11.17+2.5Apr 20Davis, CA
100m
11.46+0.0Apr 20Davis, CA
100m
11.30+2.7Apr 12Knoxville, TN
100m
11.23+3.2Apr 6Austin Texas Relays, Austin, TX
100m
11.39+2.5Mar 23Waco, TX

1995

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.43-0.7Sep 1Fukuoka Universiade, Fukuoka
100m
11.42-0.4Aug 6IAAF World Championships
100m
11.52+0.4Aug 6IAAF World Championships
100m
11.42-0.4Aug 5IAAF World Championships
100m
11.52+0.4Aug 5IAAF World Championships
55m
6.76-Feb 25Flagstaff, AZ (i)

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
42.92-Sep 11London IAAF World Cup, Crystal Palace, London
100m
11.25+1.2Aug 23Victoria Commonwealth Games, Victoria

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
44.25-Jul 18Buffalo Universiade, Buffalo, NY

Honours

5

The XXVI Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1996
🥉

Fukuoka Universiade

100 Metres

1995
🥇

London IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1994
🥈

Buffalo Universiade

4x100 Metres Relay

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mary Tombiri-Shirley's 100 m personal best?

Mary Tombiri-Shirley's 100 m personal best is 11.0h, set on Jun 20, 1996 in Lagos (NGR), #744 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mary Tombiri-Shirley compete in?

Mary Tombiri-Shirley competes in the 100 m and 55 Metres.

How did Mary Tombiri-Shirley perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 12.04, set on May 10, 2001 in College Station, TX (USA).