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Sarah Nambawa

Sarah Nambawa

UGAUGAWomen
Birth dateSep 23, 1985
BirthplaceKampala, Uganda
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Sarah Nambawa (born 23 September 1985 in Kampala) is a Ugandan athlete specialising in the triple jump.

She is a two-time African Champion.

Her personal best in the event is 14.06 m (46 ft 1+1⁄2 in) from 2011. Their accomplishments on the track have contributed to the sport's history and inspired athletes in their discipline. Their dedication to training and competition exemplifies the commitment required to reach elite levels of athletics. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.

Key facts
Triple Jump
14.06
#315 all-time
Long Jump
6.37
2014 season best
5.76
Apr 5, 2014 · Kampala (UGA)
2014 season best
Record
National record · Triple Jump 14.06
National record
Age
41 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Triple Jump 14.06 (#315 all-time), Long Jump 6.37, 2014 season best 5.76 (Apr 5, 2014, Kampala (UGA)) · National record (Triple Jump) · 41 years old

PB

Personal bests

24.74
55.41
2:12.11
LJi
6.37
6.37
14.06
#315 all-time
800m-short-tracki
2:17.86
800m-short-track
2:17.86

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
LJ
5.76-Apr 5, 2014
↑
Kampala (UGA)
2013
LJ
6.18+1.6Jun 21, 2013
↑
Calabar (NGR)
2013
TJ
13.88+1.1Jun 19, 2013
↓
Calabar (NGR)
2012
LJi
6.37-Jan 7, 2012
↑
Nashville, TN (USA) (i)
2012
LJ
6.37-Jan 7, 2012
↑
-
2012
TJ
13.92+0.1Jul 6, 2012
↓
Kumasi (GHA)
2011
LJ
6.33+1.9Jun 8, 2011
↑
Lahti (FIN)
2011
TJ
14.06+0.0Apr 9, 2011
↓
Nashville, TN (USA)
2010
LJ
6.08+0.0Apr 10, 2010
↑
Nashville, TN (USA)
2010
TJ
13.95-2.6Aug 1, 2010
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2010
200mi
26.05-Dec 11, 2010
↓
Murfreesboro, TN (USA) (i)
2010
200m
26.05-Dec 11, 2010
↓
-
2009
LJ
6.36-Dec 12, 2009
↑
-
2009
LJi
6.36-Dec 12, 2009
↑
Murfreesboro, TN (USA) (i)
2009
TJ
13.94+0.6May 30, 2009
↓
Louisville, KY (USA)
2009
200m
24.74+1.1Apr 4, 2009
↓
Auburn, AL (USA)
2009
400m
56.67-May 9, 2009
↓
Murfreesboro, TN (USA)
2008
LJ
6.02-Dec 6, 2008
↑
-
2008
LJi
6.23+3.5May 10, 2008
↑
Murfreesboro, TN (USA) (i)
2008
TJ
13.62-Feb 24, 2008
↓
-
2008
TJi
13.62-Feb 24, 2008
↓
Murfreesboro, TN (USA) (i)
2008
200mi
25.10-Feb 2, 2008
↓
Lexington, KY (USA) (i)
2008
200m
25.10-Feb 2, 2008
↓
-
2008
400m
55.41-May 10, 2008
↓
Denton, TX (USA)
2007
TJ
13.09-Dec 8, 2007
↓
-
2007
TJi
13.09-Dec 8, 2007
↓
Murfreesboro, TN (USA) (i)
2007
400m
55.61-Mar 31, 2007
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2007
800m
2:12.11-Apr 21, 2007-Nashville, TN (USA)
2007
800m-short-tracki
2:17.86-Feb 25, 2007
→
Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2007
800m-short-track
2:17.86-Feb 25, 2007
→
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2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
5.76-Apr 5Kampala

2013

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.31+1.9Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
TJ
13.31+1.9Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
LJ
6.18+1.6Jun 21Nigerian Championships, Calabar
TJ
13.88+1.1Jun 19Nigerian Championships, Calabar
LJ
6.00+0.0Jun 14Warri CAA Super Grand Prix, Warri
TJ
12.96+1.1May 10Louisville Cardinal Twilight, Louisville, KY
TJ
13.47-Apr 27Troy Coach "O" Invitational, Troy, AL
TJ
13.06+1.3Apr 20Nashville Vanderbilt Invitational, Nashville, TN
LJ
6.02+4.0Mar 16Memphis Rhodes Open, Memphis, TN
TJ
13.64+1.6Mar 16Memphis Rhodes Open, Memphis, TN

2012

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.92+0.1Jul 6Kumasi Ghana Grand Prix, Kumasi
TJ
13.90+2.3Jul 1Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
TJ
13.87+1.7Jul 1Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
TJ
12.94+1.1Apr 21Nashville Vanderbilt Invitational, Nashville, TN
TJ
13.66-Apr 14Nashville Boston-Moon Classic, Nashville, TN
LJ
6.13-Apr 14Nashville Boston-Moon Classic, Nashville, TN
TJ
13.38+1.1Apr 7Auburn Tiger Track Classic, Auburn, AL
LJ
6.01+0.9Apr 7Auburn Tiger Track Classic, Auburn, AL
TJ
13.14+0.0Mar 31Atlanta Yellow Jacket Invitational, Atlanta, GA
LJ
5.87+0.0Mar 31Atlanta Yellow Jacket Invitational, Atlanta, GA
TJ
13.22+1.0Mar 17Memphis Rhodes College Open Meet, Memphis, TN
TJ
13.39-Feb 11Murfreesboro Valentine Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)
TJ
13.78-Feb 4Murfreesboro MTSU Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)
TJ
12.99-Jan 21Murfreesboro Blue Rider Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)
LJ
6.18-Jan 21Murfreesboro Blue Rider Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)
LJ
6.37-Jan 7Nashville Ed Temple Invitational, Nashville, TN (i)
TJ
13.26-Jan 7Nashville Ed Temple Invitational, Nashville, TN (i)

2011

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.22-0.1Aug 30IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
TJ
13.22-0.1Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
LJ
5.94-Aug 6Kumasi Ghanaian Grand Prix, Kumasi
TJ
13.68-Aug 6Kumasi Ghanaian Grand Prix, Kumasi
TJ
13.43+0.5Jul 31Orimattila
LJ
6.32+0.0Jul 27Joensuu Games, Joensuu
TJ
13.65+0.8Jul 24Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
TJ
13.82+2.0Jul 13Rethymno Vardinogianneia, Rethymno
TJ
13.68-1.4Jul 2Jämsä
LJ
6.14+1.8Jun 24Keuruun
TJ
13.36+0.7Jun 10Äänekoski Games, Äänekoski
LJ
6.33+1.9Jun 8Lahti
TJ
13.56+0.0Apr 30Memphis Tigers Invite, Memphis, TN
LJ
5.71+1.1Apr 16Auburn War Eagle Invitational, Auburn, AL
LJ
6.19+3.5Apr 16Auburn War Eagle Invitational, Auburn, AL
TJ
14.06+0.0Apr 9Nashville Boston Moon Classic, Nashville, TN
TJ
13.58+1.5Apr 2Auburn Tiger Track Classic, Auburn, AL
TJ
13.51-Feb 12Murfreesboro MTSU Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)
TJ
13.76-Feb 5Murfreesboro MTSU Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)
TJ
13.32-Jan 22Murfreesboro Blue Raider Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)
TJ
13.49-Jan 8Nashville Ed Temple Classic, Nashville, TN (i)

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
26.05-Dec 11Murfreesboro Christmas Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)
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Honours

🥇

Porto Novo African Championships

Triple Jump

2012
🥇

Porto Novo African Championships

Triple Jump

2012
5

New Delhi Commonwealth Games

Triple Jump

2010
🥇

Nairobi African Championships

Triple Jump

2010
5

New Delhi Commonwealth Games

Triple Jump

2010
6

IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup

Triple Jump

2010
🥇

Nairobi African Championships

Triple Jump

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sarah Nambawa's Triple Jump personal best?

Sarah Nambawa's Triple Jump personal best is 14.06, set on Apr 9, 2011 in Nashville, TN (USA), #315 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sarah Nambawa compete in?

Sarah Nambawa competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

How did Sarah Nambawa perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 5.76, set on Apr 5, 2014 in Kampala (UGA).