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Obiora ARINZE
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Obiora ARINZE is a Nigeria jumper, born on December 15, 1985. He competes primarily in the HJ and TJ.
His personal bests include 2.20 in the HJ and 14.71 in the TJ. He has earned 8 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.
Key facts
Age
40 years old
As of Sep 14, 2026: 2019 season best 2.05 (Jul 27, 2019, Kaduna (NGR)) · 40 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | HJ | 2.05 | - | Jul 27, 2019 | ↑ | Nigerian Championships, Kaduna |
| 2018 | HJ | 2.05 | - | Jun 14, 2018 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2017 | HJ | 2.05 | - | Jul 18, 2017 | ↑ | Ozoro (NGR) |
| 2016 | HJ | 2.10 | - | Jun 6, 2016 | ↑ | Akure (NGR) |
| 2015 | HJ | 2.05 | - | Jun 11, 2015 | ↑ | Onitsha (NGR) |
| 2014 | HJ | 2.15 | - | Apr 26, 2014 | ↑ | Ilorin (NGR) |
| 2013 | HJ | 2.10 | - | Jun 21, 2013 | ↑ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2012 | HJ | 2.10 | - | Apr 21, 2012 | ↑ | Nsukka (NGR) |
| 2011 | HJ | 2.05 | - | Jun 25, 2011 | ↑ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2011 | TJ | 14.71 | - | May 21, 2011 | - | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2010 | HJ | 2.05 | - | Jun 5, 2010 | ↑ | Owerri (NGR) |
| 2009 | HJ | 2.15 | - | Jul 23, 2009 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2008 | HJ | 2.15 | - | Jul 2, 2008 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2007 | HJ | 2.20 | - | Jul 22, 2007 | ↑ | Algiers (ALG) |
| 2006 | HJ | 2.15 | - | Feb 11, 2006 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2005 | HJ | 2.15 | - | Jul 9, 2005 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2003 | HJ | 2.15 | - | Jul 19, 2003 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2002 | HJ | 2.16 | - | Jun 22, 2002 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
2020
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.00 | - | Nov 6 | Okowa Covid-19 Resumption Meet, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
2019
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.05 | - | Jul 27 | Nigerian Championships, Kaduna |
HJ | 2.00 | - | Jun 25 | African Games Trials, Abuja |
HJ | 2.00 | - | Jun 16 | 2nd MoC Grand Prix, Lagos |
2018
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.00 | - | Dec 15 | Abuja Nigeria Sports Festival, Abuja |
HJ | 2.05 | - | Jun 14 | AFN Grand Prix, Lagos |
HJ | 2.00 | - | Feb 15 | Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja |
2017
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 1.90 | - | Dec 8 | Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja |
HJ | 1.90 | - | Nov 25 | Abuja AFN All Comers, Abuja |
HJ | 2.05 | - | Jul 18 | Ozoro Warri Relays, Ozoro |
HJ | 2.00 | - | Jul 15 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
2016
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.05 | - | Jul 8 | Nigerian Championships, Sapele |
HJ | 2.10 | - | Jun 6 | Akure AFN Golden League, Akure |
HJ | 2.00 | - | May 21 | Sapele AFN Golden League, Sapele |
HJ | 2.05 | - | May 14 | Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja |
HJ | 2.05 | - | May 4 | Lagos All-Comers, Lagos |
2015
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.05 | - | Jul 31 | Nigerian Championships, Warri |
HJ | 2.00 | - | Jul 24 | Warri Relays, Warri |
HJ | 2.05 | - | Jun 27 | Kaduna AFN Golden League, Kaduna |
HJ | 2.05 | - | Jun 11 | Onitsha AFN Golden League, Onitsha |
2014
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.10 | - | Jun 13 | Warri Relays, Warri |
HJ | 2.15 | - | Apr 26 | Ilorin AFN Golden League, Ilorin |
HJ | 2.05 | - | Apr 12 | Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja |
2013
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.10 | - | Jun 21 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
HJ | 2.05 | - | Jun 14 | Warri CAA Super Grand Prix, Warri |
2012
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.10 | - | Jun 23 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
HJ | 2.10 | - | Apr 21 | Nsukka AFN Golde League, Nsukka |
HJ | 1.95 | - | Apr 1 | Port Harcourt AFN Golden League Meeting, Port Harcourt |
2011
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.05 | - | Jun 25 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
TJ | 14.71 | - | May 21 | Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja |
2010
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.05 | - | Jun 5 | Owerri AFN Golden League, Owerri |
HJ | 2.00 | - | May 22 | Makurdi AFN Golden League, Makurdi |
HJ | 2.00 | - | Apr 17 | Ibadan AFN Golden League, Ibadan |
HJ | 2.00 | - | Mar 27 | Kaduna AFN Golden League, Kaduna |
2009
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.15 | - | Jul 23 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
2008
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.15 | - | Jul 2 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
HJ | 2.05 | - | May 4 | Addis Abeba African Championships, Addis Ababa |
2007
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.20 | - | Jul 22 | Algiers All-African Games, Algiers |
HJ | 2.14 | - | May 19 | Nigerian Championships, Lagos |
HJ | 2.10 | - | May 5 | Abuja National Invitational, Abuja |
HJ | 2.05 | - | Apr 28 | Dakar Meeting International d'Athletisme, Dakar |
2006
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.15 | - | Aug 13 | Bambous African Championships, Bambous |
HJ | 2.15 | - | Feb 11 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
2005
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.15 | - | Jul 9 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
2003
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJ | 2.05 | - | Oct 30 | Hyderabad Afro-Asian Games, Hyderabad |
HJ | 2.10 | - | Oct 15 | Abuja All Africa Games, Abuja |
HJ | 2.15 | - | Jul 19 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
HJ | 2.10 | - | Jun 19 | Ibadan 4th AFN Zonal Meet, Ibadan |
HJ | 2.10 | - | May 9 | Kaduna 2nd AFN Zonal Meet, Kaduna |
HJ | 2.05 | - | Apr 30 | Benin City 1st AFN Zonal Meet, Benin City |
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Honours
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2012Nigerian Championships
High Jump
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2009Nigerian Championships
High Jump
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2008Nigerian Championships
High Jump
6
2008Addis Abeba African Championships
High Jump
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2007Algiers All-African Games
High Jump
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2007Nigerian Championships
High Jump
6
2006Bambous African Championships
High Jump
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2006Nigerian Championships
High Jump
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2005Nigerian Championships
High Jump
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2003Nigerian Championships
High Jump
4
2003Abuja All Africa Games
High Jump
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2002Nigerian Championships
High Jump