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Samson Idiata

Samson Idiata

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Birth dateFeb 28, 1982
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Samson Idiata is a Nigeria sprinter, born on February 28, 1982. He competes primarily in the 100m, HJ and LJ.

His personal bests include 10.58 in the 100m, 2.15 in the HJ, 8.00 in the LJ, 15.74 in the TJ and 6.93 in the 60m. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.00
High Jump
2.15
2020 season best
7.01
Mar 14, 2020 · Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR)
2020 season best
Age
44 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Long Jump 8.00, High Jump 2.15, 2020 season best 7.01 (Mar 14, 2020, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR)) · 44 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.58*
2.15
8.00
15.74
6.93

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
LJ
7.01+0.1Mar 14, 2020
↑
Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR)
2015
LJ
8.04+3.2Jun 10, 2015
↑
Warri (NGR)
2014
60m
7.05-Jan 11, 2014
↓
Valencia (ESP) (i)
2014
LJ
8.02+4.4Jun 7, 2014
↑
Castellón (ESP)
2013
60m
7.00-Dec 28, 2013
↓
Valencia (ESP) (i)
2013
LJ
8.00+0.5May 23, 2013
↑
Castellón (ESP)
2013
TJ
15.74-Jan 26, 2013-Valencia (ESP) (i)
2012
60m
6.93-Feb 12, 2012
↓
Valencia (ESP) (i)
2012
LJ
8.02+4.5Jul 7, 2012
↑
Vitoria (ESP)
2012
100m
10.58+2.6Jun 16, 2012
↑
Valencia (ESP)
2011
LJ
7.95+3.2Jun 2, 2011
↑
Barcelona (ESP)
2011
100m
10.87+3.8Apr 20, 2011
↑
Cartagena (ESP)
2010
LJ
7.89+1.4Jun 5, 2010
↑
Vitoria (ESP)
2010
100m
11.10-0.2May 1, 2010
↑
Castellón (ESP)
2009
LJ
7.42+0.8Jun 20, 2009
↑
Bilbao (ESP)
2009
100m
10.81+1.0Jul 25, 2009
↑
Santander (ESP)
2008
LJ
7.67+0.0Jul 1, 2008
↑
Abuja (NGR)
2007
HJ
2.12-May 19, 2007
↓
Nigerian Championships
2006
HJ
2.15-Aug 13, 2006
↓
Bambous African Championships
2003
HJ
2.15-Oct 30, 2003
↓
Hyderabad (IND)
2003
100m
10.89-Apr 30, 2003
↑
Benin City (NGR)
2002
HJ
2.10-Jun 22, 2002
↓
Nigerian Championships

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.01+0.1Mar 14Test the Track Competition, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City

2015

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.89+0.1Jul 31Nigerian Championships, Warri
LJ
7.85+1.0Jul 24Warri Relays, Warri
LJ
7.74+0.4Jul 12Vitoria
LJ
7.68+0.0Jul 8Barcelona Regional Championships, Barcelona
LJ
7.82+0.0Jul 1Blois Meeting National, Blois
LJ
7.50+0.4Jun 13Spanish Club Championships, Zaragoza
LJ
8.04+3.2Jun 10Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva
LJ
7.49+1.8Jun 10Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva
LJ
7.93+5.2May 23Spanish Club Championships, Zaragoza
LJ
7.60+0.6May 9Andújar Spanish Club Championships, Andújar
LJ
7.95+2.8May 2Castellón
LJ
7.54+1.6May 2Castellón

2014

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.78+1.7Aug 11Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
LJ
7.57+0.5Aug 10Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
LJ
7.57-1.0Jul 29Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow
LJ
7.32+1.7Jul 19Madrid Meeting 2014, Moratalaz, Madrid
LJ
7.68+0.4Jul 15Mataró Meeting Ciudad de Mataró, Mataró
LJ
7.25+0.0Jul 2Cáceres
LJ
7.91+0.8Jun 21Nigerian Championships, Calabar
LJ
7.61+1.2Jun 13Warri Relays, Warri
LJ
8.02+4.4Jun 7Spanish Club Championships, Valencia
LJ
7.93+1.2May 22Castellón
LJ
7.38-1.3May 17Andújar Spanish Club Championships, Andújar
LJ
7.49+1.8Apr 26Elche
LJ
7.58-Feb 15Valencia Regional Indoor Championships, Valencia (i)
LJ
7.61-Jan 25Spanish Indoor Club Championships, Valencia (i)
60m
7.05-Jan 11Valencia Regional Indoor Club Championships, Valencia (i)

2013

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60m
7.00-Dec 28Valencia (i)
TJ
15.64+0.2Jun 8Spanish Club Championships, Zaragoza
LJ
8.00+0.5May 23Castellón Control Meeting, Castellón
LJ
7.65+0.0May 20Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
LJ
7.38-Feb 23Valencia (i)
LJ
7.84-Feb 9Valencia Regional Indoor Championships, Valencia (i)
TJ
15.74-Jan 26Spanish Indoor Club Championships, Valencia (i)

2012

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.98+0.7Jul 21Vitoria Gran Premio Diputacion, Vitoria
100m
10.80+1.8Jul 21Vitoria Gran Premio Diputacion, Vitoria
100m
10.73+2.1Jul 21Vitoria Gran Premio Diputacion, Vitoria
LJ
7.99+3.4Jul 21Vitoria Gran Premio Diputacion, Vitoria
LJ
7.95+1.8Jul 14Castellón
LJ
8.02+4.5Jul 7Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Moratalaz, Madrid
LJ
7.40+1.0Jun 20Castellón
LJ
7.61+2.7Jun 20Castellón
100m
10.58+2.6Jun 16Valencia
LJ
7.82-0.2Jun 9Valencia
LJ
7.77+1.7Jun 3Reunión Internacional de Atletismo Villa De Bilbao, Bilbao
60m
6.93-Feb 12Valencia (i)
LJ
7.60-Feb 12Valencia (i)
LJ
7.58-Feb 4Valencia (i)
LJ
7.65-Jan 8Valencia (i)
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Honours

🥇

Nigerian Championships

Long Jump

2015
5

Marrakesh African Championships

Long Jump

2014
🥇

Nigerian Championships

Long Jump

2014
8

Nairobi African Championships

Long Jump

2010
5

Bambous African Championships

High Jump

2006
🥉

Abuja All Africa Games

High Jump

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Samson Idiata's Long Jump personal best?

Samson Idiata's Long Jump personal best is 8.00, set on May 23, 2013 in Castellón (ESP).

Which events does Samson Idiata compete in?

Samson Idiata competes in the Long Jump and High Jump.

How did Samson Idiata perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 7.01, set on Mar 14, 2020 in Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR).