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Olushola John Anota
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Olushola John Anota is a Nigeria sprinter, born on August 14, 1985. He competes primarily in the 100m, 4x100m and LJ.
His personal bests include 10.85 in the 100m, 40.36 in the 4x100m and 7.83 in the LJ. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.
Key facts
Long Jump
7.83
Age
41 years old
As of Sep 23, 2026: Long Jump 7.83, 2022 season best 6.83 (Jun 10, 2022, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja (NGR)) · 41 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LJ | 6.83 | +0.7 | Jun 10, 2022 | ↑ | MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja (NGR) |
| 2021 | LJ | 7.25 | +1.4 | Mar 31, 2021 | ↑ | Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos (NGR) |
| 2019 | LJ | 7.28 | +0.0 | Jun 25, 2019 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2018 | LJ | 7.67 | +0.0 | Feb 16, 2018 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2016 | LJ | 7.60 | +0.0 | May 14, 2016 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2015 | LJ | 7.64 | +0.4 | Jun 27, 2015 | ↑ | Kaduna (NGR) |
| 2013 | LJ | 7.61 | -0.5 | Jun 21, 2013 | ↑ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2012 | LJ | 7.56 | - | Jul 6, 2012 | ↑ | Kumasi (GHA) |
| 2011 | LJ | 7.83 | +0.0 | May 21, 2011 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2010 | LJ | 7.63 | +0.5 | Apr 30, 2010 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2009 | LJ | 6.96 | - | Apr 21, 2009 | ↑ | Bamako (MLI) |
| 2009 | 100m | 10.8h | - | Jun 25, 2009 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2008 | LJ | 7.39 | +0.5 | Jul 2, 2008 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2007 | LJ | 7.56 | +1.1 | May 19, 2007 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2005 | LJ | 7.49 | - | Jul 8, 2005 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2004 | LJ | 6.93 | -0.8 | Jul 13, 2004 | ↑ | Grosseto IAAF World Junior Championships |
| 2004 | 4x100m | 40.36 | - | Jul 17, 2004 | - | Grosseto IAAF World Junior Championships |
| 2003 | LJ | 7.47 | - | Jul 17, 2003 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2003 | 100m | 10.85 | - | Apr 30, 2003 | ↑ | Benin City (NGR) |
2022
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 6.83 | +0.7 | Jun 10 | ACAN Pre-National Trials Competition, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja |
LJ | 6.80 | +0.2 | May 13 | 3rd AFN All Comers, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja |
2021
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.25 | +1.4 | Mar 31 | 3rd MoC Grand Prix, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos |
LJ | 6.89 | +0.0 | Mar 30 | 3rd MoC Grand Prix, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos |
2019
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.28 | +0.0 | Jun 25 | African Games Trials, Abuja |
LJ | 6.65 | +0.7 | Jun 16 | 2nd MoC Grand Prix, Lagos |
2018
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.62 | +0.1 | Mar 17 | Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja |
LJ | 7.67 | +0.0 | Feb 16 | Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja |
2016
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.47 | +1.5 | Jul 7 | Nigerian Championships, Sapele |
LJ | 7.46 | +1.2 | Jun 6 | Akure AFN Golden League, Akure |
LJ | 7.60 | +0.0 | May 14 | Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja |
2015
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.18 | +0.9 | Jul 31 | Nigerian Championships, Warri |
LJ | 7.29 | +1.0 | Jul 24 | Warri Relays, Warri |
LJ | 7.41 | -0.6 | Jul 11 | Akure AFN Golden League, Akure |
LJ | 7.64 | +0.4 | Jun 27 | Kaduna AFN Golden League, Kaduna |
2013
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.61 | -0.5 | Jun 21 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
2012
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.56 | - | Jul 6 | Kumasi Ghana Grand Prix, Kumasi |
LJ | 7.69 | +2.4 | Jun 23 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
LJ | 7.32 | - | Jun 14 | Warri Relays, Warri |
2011
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.34 | -1.2 | Sep 15 | Maputo All-Africa Games, Maputo |
LJ | 7.59 | +0.0 | Aug 20 | Forst Regional Championships, Forst |
LJ | 7.69 | +1.3 | Aug 13 | Weinheim Sommermeeting, Weinheim |
LJ | 7.74 | +1.4 | Jun 25 | Nigerian Championships, Calabar |
LJ | 7.83 | +0.0 | May 21 | Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja |
2010
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.35 | +0.3 | May 22 | Makurdi AFN Golden League, Makurdi |
LJ | 7.63 | +0.5 | Apr 30 | Lagos AFN Golden League, Lagos |
2009
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 6.96 | +0.7 | Jul 23 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
100m | 10.8HT | - | Jun 25 | Lagos Ladi Lawal Classic, Lagos |
LJ | 6.96 | - | Apr 21 | Bamako Grand Prix I CAA, Bamako |
2008
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.39 | +0.5 | Jul 2 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
LJ | 7.35 | +0.2 | Jul 1 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
2007
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.56 | +1.1 | May 19 | Nigerian Championships, Lagos |
2005
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.20 | - | Jul 9 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
LJ | 7.49 | - | Jul 8 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
2004
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x100m | 40.36 | - | Jul 17 | Grosseto IAAF World Junior Championships |
LJ | 6.93 | -0.8 | Jul 13 | Grosseto IAAF World Junior Championships |
2003
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.47 | - | Jul 17 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
LJ | 7.34 | - | Jun 20 | Ibadan 4th AFN Zonal Meet, Ibadan |
100m | 10.85 | - | May 9 | Kaduna 2nd AFN Zonal Meet, Kaduna |
LJ | 7.25 | - | May 9 | Kaduna 2nd AFN Zonal Meet, Kaduna |
LJ | 7.25 | - | May 1 | Benin City 1st AFN Zonal Meet, Benin City |
100m | 10.9HT | - | Apr 30 | Benin City 1st AFN Zonal Meet, Benin City |
100m | 10.85 | - | Apr 30 | Benin City 1st AFN Zonal Meet, Benin City |
Honours
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2013Nigerian Championships
Long Jump
8
2011Maputo All-Africa Games
Long Jump
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2003Nigerian Championships
Long Jump
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Olushola John Anota's Long Jump personal best?
Olushola John Anota's Long Jump personal best is 7.83, set on May 21, 2011 in Abuja (NGR).
Which events does Olushola John Anota compete in?
Olushola John Anota competes in the Long Jump.
How did Olushola John Anota perform in 2022?
2022 season best: 6.83, set on Jun 10, 2022 in MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja (NGR).