Obinna Eregbu

Obinna Eregbu

Born
Nov 9, 1969 (56 years old)
Events
Long Jump · 55 Metres

Obinna Eregbu is a Nigeria sprinter, born on November 9, 1969. He competes primarily in the 100m, 4x100m and LJ.

His personal bests include 10.25 in the 100m, 39.04 in the 4x100m, 8.22 in the LJ, 5.77 in the 50Metres and 5.77 in the 50Metres. He has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · Long Jump8.22
1996 season best7.94May 11, 1996 · Madison, WI
Personal best · 55 Metres6.13

As of Oct 29, 2026: Long Jump 8.22 (#260 all-time), 55 Metres 6.13, 1996 season best 7.94 (May 11, 1996, Madison, WI (USA)) · 56 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mOK 199210.25*1,122 pts–
4x100mZürich 199339.04–
LJVictoria 19948.221,186 pts#260
50MetresIndoorHamilton 19945.77–
50Metres19945.77–
55m19936.131,181 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1996LJ 7.94+0.0May 11, 1996Madison, WI (USA)
1995LJ 7.67+0.0May 27, 1995San José (USA)
199450Metres 5.77–Jan 14, 1994–
199450Metres Indoor5.77–Jan 14, 1994Hamilton (CAN) (i)
1994LJ 8.22+1.2Aug 24, 1994Victoria Commonwealth Games
199355m Indoor6.13–Jan 30, 1993Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
199355m 6.13–Jan 30, 1993–
1993LJ 8.32+2.7Jun 27, 1993Durban African Championships
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Obinna Eregbu's Long Jump personal best is 8.22, set on Aug 24, 1994 in Victoria (CAN), #260 on the all-time list.

Obinna Eregbu competes in the Long Jump and 55 Metres.

1996 season best: 7.94, set on May 11, 1996 in Madison, WI (USA).