Samson Idiata

Samson Idiata

NigeriaNigeria
Born
Feb 28, 1982 (44 years old)
Events
Long Jump · High Jump

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 15.74 in the TJ. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · Long Jump8.00
2020 season best7.01Mar 14, 2020 · Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
2020 season best
Personal best · High Jump2.15

As of Oct 28, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mValencia 201210.58*1,015 pts–
HJHyderabad 20032.151,046 pts–
LJCastellón 20138.001,138 pts–
TJ201315.741,031 pts–
TJIndoorValencia 201315.741,031 pts–
60mIndoorValencia 20126.93975 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2020LJ 7.01+0.1Mar 14, 2020Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR)
2015LJ 8.04+3.2Jun 10, 2015Warri (NGR)
201460m 7.05–Jan 11, 2014–
201460m Indoor7.05–Jan 11, 2014Valencia (ESP) (i)
2014LJ 8.02+4.4Jun 7, 2014Castellón (ESP)
201360m Indoor7.00–Dec 28, 2013Valencia (ESP) (i)
201360m 7.00–Dec 28, 2013–
2013LJ 8.00+0.5May 23, 2013Castellón (ESP)
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Samson Idiata's Long Jump personal best is 8.00, set on May 23, 2013 in Castellón (ESP).

Samson Idiata competes in the Long Jump and High Jump.

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