Ola Sesay

Born: May 30, 1979 (47 years old)
Birthplace: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Events: Long Jump · 100 m hurdles

Ola Sesay (born 30 May 1979 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a Sierra Leonean long jumper.

She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics and was the flag bearer of Sierra Leone during the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.

Sesay was an All-American jumper for the North Carolina Tar Heels track and field program, finishing 8th in the long jump at the 2001 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships. Their athletic achievements reflect years of dedicated training and competition at the highest levels.

Personal best · Long Jump6.71

#415 all-time

2012 season best6.71May 31, 2012 · Houston, TX

2012 season best

Personal best · 100 m hurdles13.57

Last competitionThe XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, LondonAug 7, 2012 · 6.22

The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London

As of Nov 1, 2026: Long Jump 6.71 (#415 all-time), 100 m hurdles 13.57, 2012 season best 6.71 (May 31, 2012, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London, Aug 7, 2012, 6.22 · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

100mNC 200012.04984 pts–

200mNC 200024.221,015 pts–

100mHNC 200013.57*1,074 pts–

4x100mNY 201146.42–

LJTX 20116.711,154 pts#415

TJ200012.851,000 pts–

TJIndoorVA 200012.851,000 pts–

60mH20018.511,047 pts–

60mHIndoorVA 20018.511,047 pts–

60m20037.78963 pts–

60mIndoorNC 20037.78963 pts–

55mHIndoorMA 19997.951,033 pts–

55mH19997.951,033 pts–

200m-short-track200024.541,034 pts–

200m-short-trackIndoorVA 200024.541,034 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2012	LJ	6.71	+0.9	May 31, 2012	Houston, TX (USA)
2011	LJ	6.71	+0.8	May 19, 2011	Houston, TX (USA)
2011	4x100m	46.42	–	Jul 9, 2011	New York, NY (USA)
2010	LJ	6.67	+0.2	Apr 10, 2010	El Paso, TX (USA)
2009	LJ	6.64	+1.6	Apr 11, 2009	El Paso, TX (USA)
2008	LJ	6.68	+1.5	May 24, 2008	Provo, UT (USA)
2007	LJ	6.50	+1.9	May 12, 2007	Lake Charles, LA (USA)
2006	LJ	6.51	+1.5	Apr 15, 2006	Houston, TX (USA)

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What is Ola Sesay's Long Jump personal best?

Ola Sesay's Long Jump personal best is 6.71, set on May 19, 2011 in Houston, TX (USA), #415 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ola Sesay compete in?

Ola Sesay competes in the Long Jump and 100 m hurdles.

How did Ola Sesay perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 6.71, set on May 31, 2012 in Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London on Aug 7, 2012, 6.22.

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