Olivier Sanou

Olivier Sanou

Burkina FasoBurkina Faso
Born
Jan 2, 1975 (51 years old)
Birthplace
Republic of Upper Volta, Republic of Upper Volta
Events
Triple Jump · High Jump

Olivier Sanou (born July 2, 1975) is a retired Burkinan track and field athlete. He was a high jumper before specializing in the triple jump in the late 1990s. A double African champion, Sanou made his mark in Africa. He competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, but failed to qualify for the final.

Personal best · Triple Jump16.91
#452 all-time
2008 season best15.88Apr 13, 2008 · Bamako
2008 season best
Personal best · High Jump2.15

As of Nov 8, 2026: Triple Jump 16.91 (#452 all-time), High Jump 2.15, 2008 season best 15.88 (Apr 13, 2008, Bamako (MLI)) · 51 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
HJAntananarivo 1997Burkina Faso High Jump all-time list2.151,046 pts–
LJDakar 2002Burkina Faso Long Jump all-time list7.481,025 pts–
TJCastres 2003Burkina Faso Triple Jump all-time list16.911,155 pts#452

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2008TJ 15.88+0.0Apr 13, 2008Bamako (MLI)
2006LJ 7.31–Apr 12, 2006Bamako (MLI)
2004LJ 7.31+1.6Apr 6, 2004Bamako (MLI)
2004TJ 16.39+0.9Jun 29, 2004Celle Ligure (ITA)
2003LJ 7.11-0.2Oct 29, 2003Hyderabad (IND)
2003TJ 16.91+1.3Aug 6, 2003Castres (FRA)
2002LJ 7.48–Mar 23, 2002Dakar (SEN)
2002TJ 17.06+3.0Aug 10, 2002Nairobi (KEN)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Olivier Sanou's Triple Jump personal best is 16.91, set on Aug 6, 2003 in Castres (FRA), #452 on the all-time list.

Olivier Sanou competes in the Triple Jump and High Jump.

2008 season best: 15.88, set on Apr 13, 2008 in Bamako (MLI).