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Oluyinka Idowu

Oluyinka Idowu

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Birth dateFeb 25, 1972
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Oluyinka Idowu is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on February 25, 1972. She competes primarily in the 200m, 800m and 100mH.

Her personal bests include 24.57 in the 200m, 2:31.33 in the 800m, 13.73 in the 100mH, 1.72 in the HJ and 6.59 in the LJ. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.59
#732 all-time
100 m hurdles
13.73
1995 season best
6.54
Jul 2, 1995 · Helmond (NED)
Last competition
European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women
Jul 2, 1995 · 2:31.33
European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women
Age
54 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: Long Jump 6.59 (#732 all-time), 100 m hurdles 13.73, 1995 season best 6.54 (Jul 2, 1995, Helmond (NED)) · Last competition: European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women, Jul 2, 1995, 2:31.33 · 54 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1995
HJ
1.69-Jul 1, 1995
↑
European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women
1995
LJ
6.54+2.1Jul 2, 1995
↑
European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women
1995
SP
12.74-Jul 1, 1995
↓
European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women
1995
100mH
14.05-0.3Jul 1, 1995
↓
European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women
1995
200m
25.74+0.6Jul 1, 1995
↓
European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women
1995
JavelinThr
37.30-Jul 2, 1995
↓
European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women
1995
JT
37.30-Jul 2, 1995
↓
Helmond (NED)
1995
800m
2:31.33-Jul 2, 1995
↑
European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women
1995
Hep
5655-Jul 2, 1995
↓
European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women
1994
LJ
6.51+1.4Sep 11, 1994
↑
Glasgow (GBR) (i)
1993
LJ
6.30+0.4Aug 14, 1993
↑
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
LJ
6.29+0.8Aug 6, 1992
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1991
HJ
1.72-Aug 10, 1991
↑
European Junior Championships
1991
LJ
6.63+2.4Aug 24, 1991
↑
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1991
SP
11.75-Aug 10, 1991
↓
European Junior Championships
1991
100mH
13.73-Aug 10, 1991
↓
European Junior Championships
1991
200m
24.57-Aug 10, 1991
↓
European Junior Championships
1991
JT
36.74-Aug 11, 1991
↓
Kaftanzoglio Stadium, Thessaloniki (GRE)
1991
JavelinThr
36.74-Aug 11, 1991
↓
European Junior Championships
1991
800m
3:05.96-Aug 10, 1991
↑
European Junior Championships
1991
Hep
5412-Aug 11, 1991
↓
European Junior Championships
1989
LJ
6.63-May 21, 1989
↑
Oxford (GBR)

1994

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.51+1.4Sep 11London IAAF World Cup, Crystal Palace, London
LJ
6.46+1.5Aug 12Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
LJ
6.48+0.8Aug 11Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
LJ
6.46+1.5Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
LJ
6.48+0.8Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
LJ
6.18+0.4Jul 22Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo
LJ
6.46-Jul 8Edinburgh
LJ
6.08-0.8Jun 4Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
LJ
6.51-Feb 12Glasgow (i)

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.30+0.4Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.29+0.8Aug 6The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
LJ
6.24-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1991

23 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.16-0.4Aug 25IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
LJ
6.59+1.5Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
LJ
6.16-0.4Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
LJ
6.63+2.4Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
Hep
5412-Aug 11European Junior Championships
LJ
6.56-Aug 11European Junior Championships
JavelinThr
36.74-Aug 11European Junior Championships
100mH
13.73-Aug 10European Junior Championships
SP
11.75-Aug 10European Junior Championships
800m
3:05.96-Aug 10European Junior Championships
200m
24.57-Aug 10European Junior Championships
HJ
1.72-Aug 10European Junior Championships
LJ
6.60+2.3Aug 9European Junior Championships
LJ
6.58-0.3Aug 9European Junior Championships
HJ
1.72-Aug 8European Junior Championships
Heptathlon
5412-Aug 8European Junior Championships
200m
24.57-Aug 8European Junior Championships
100mH
13.73-Aug 8European Junior Championships
LJ
6.60+2.3Aug 8European Junior Championships
LJ
6.58-0.3Aug 8European Junior Championships
LJ
6.56-Aug 8European Junior Championships
SP
11.75-Aug 8European Junior Championships
800m
3:05.96-Aug 8European Junior Championships

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.63-May 21Oxford

Honours

6

London IAAF World Cup

Long Jump

1994
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European Junior Championships

Long Jump

1991
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Oluyinka Idowu's Long Jump personal best?

Oluyinka Idowu's Long Jump personal best is 6.59, set on Aug 24, 1991 in National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN), #732 on the all-time list.

Which events does Oluyinka Idowu compete in?

Oluyinka Idowu competes in the Long Jump and 100 m hurdles.

How did Oluyinka Idowu perform in 1995?

1995 season best: 6.54, set on Jul 2, 1995 in Helmond (NED). Last competition: European Cup Combined Events Super League - Women on Jul 2, 1995, 2:31.33.