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Best Nigeria High Jump Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Nigeria athletes in the High Jump, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest High Jump athletes in the history of Nigeria. Anthony Idiata tops the all-time national list with 2.32, among 65 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Idiata | 2.32 | Feb 15, 2000 | |
| 2 | Omamuyovwi Erhire | 2.25 | Jun 18, 2024 | |
| 3 | Obiora ARINZE | 2.20 | Jul 22, 2007 | |
| 4 | Goodluck Ezechukwuchiri Fiaku | 2.18 | Jun 18, 2024 | |
| 5 | Justine Osigwe Jimoh | 2.17 | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| 6 | David Aya | 2.16 | Jul 29, 2021 | |
| 7 | Oyedele Cyprain Adeolu | 2.15 | Apr 11, 2021 | |
| 8 | Samson Idiata | 2.15 | Oct 30, 2003 | |
| 9 | Clement Victor Honourable | 2.10 | Mar 25, 2025 | |
| 10 | Samuel Igun | 2.06 | Oct 20, 1964 | |
| 11 | Goodness Iredia | 2.05 | Apr 11, 2021 | |
| 12 | Jeffrey Emeka Nmesirionye | 2.05 | Jun 7, 2018 | |
| 13 | Olawole Walter Emudaola | 2.05 | Mar 27, 2010 | |
| 14 | Benjamin Arinze | 2.05 | Jun 22, 2018 | |
| 15 | Praise Ikweki | 2.05 | Mar 2, 2026 | |
| 16 | Monday Charles Godwin | 2.05 | Mar 31, 2021 | |
| 17 | Jami Schlueter | 2.02 | Apr 15, 2026 | |
| 18 | Ndukubu CHIMAROKE | 2.02 | Apr 18, 2019 | |
| 19 | Kingsley Ayebide | 2.00 | Jun 11, 2015 | |
| 20 | Peter Moreno | 2.00 | May 23, 2015 | |
| 21 | Precious Ugo Irivi | 2.00 | May 22, 2021 | |
| 22 | Muhammed Jimoh | 2.00 | Apr 17, 2026 | |
| 23 | Lebi Edatomola PSALMS | 2.00 | Apr 17, 2010 | |
| 24 | Julius Chigbolu | 2.00 | Nov 23, 1956 | |
| 25 | Joel Iheakolam | 1.95 | Mar 13, 2021 | |
| 26 | Alozie Joseph Chukwuemeka | 1.95 | Jul 31, 2025 | |
| 27 | Collins Eze | 1.95 | May 16, 2025 | |
| 28 | Theophilus Ejovi URUEMU | 1.95 | Mar 31, 2013 | |
| 29 | Isaac ATIDADE | 1.95 | Jun 22, 2026 | |
| 30 | Melvin Oddo | 1.93 | Mar 14, 2025 | |
| 31 | Vincent Gabriel | 1.92 | Nov 23, 1956 | |
| 32 | Hope Okoro | 1.90 | Mar 16, 2019 | |
| 33 | Samuel Osadolor | 1.90 | Jun 20, 2014 | |
| 34 | Fuaad Abiola | 1.90 | Jan 17, 2026 | |
| 35 | Godson Chiweipke BRIGHT | 1.90 | Mar 2, 2026 | |
| 36 | Chris OFUANI | 1.90 | Dec 15, 2018 | |
| 37 | Yusuf RASHEED | 1.90 | Mar 16, 2019 | |
| 38 | Josiah Majekodunmi | 1.90 | Jul 20, 1952 | |
| 39 | Nafiu Osagie | 1.90 | Jul 20, 1952 | |
| 40 | Boniface Guobadia | 1.87 | Jul 20, 1952 | |
| 41 | Christian Martins | 1.85 | Dec 6, 2022 | |
| 42 | Melody Bassey | 1.85 | Nov 25, 2017 | |
| 43 | Anthony Lucky | 1.85 | Dec 2, 2023 | |
| 44 | Goodnews Musa | 1.85 | Apr 30, 2024 | |
| 45 | Destiny Viele | 1.85 | Jun 1, 2023 | |
| 46 | Moe Sasegbon | 1.84 | Jul 30, 2015 | |
| 47 | Temi Odugbola | 1.81 | May 5, 2023 | |
| 48 | Lukeman Oguntade | 1.80 | Jun 20, 2014 | |
| 49 | Omo-Ohimai Erhayanmen | 1.80 | Jul 30, 2015 | |
| 50 | Pius Nzube Thezua | 1.80 | Nov 25, 2017 | |
| 51 | Precious Ebitimi Opinion | 1.80 | Jul 7, 2023 | |
| 52 | Victor AKINYEMI | 1.80 | Jun 20, 2014 | |
| 53 | Emmanuel Blessing | 1.75 | Feb 18, 2024 | |
| 54 | Godswill Nkemakolam | 1.75 | Jun 17, 2024 | |
| 55 | Gowon Oghenerunor | 1.70 | Jun 17, 2024 | |
| 56 | Hope IDEH | 1.70 | May 18, 2007 | |
| 57 | Emmanuel Jude Mary Ogbuagu | 1.66 | Dec 6, 2022 | |
| 58 | Nwichi NGOZI BLESSING | 1.65 | Jun 6, 2016 | |
| 59 | Olaolu Jason Olatunde | 1.64 | Apr 20, 2019 | |
| 60 | Irene AKWITTI | 1.64 | Feb 22, 2017 | |
| 61 | Temidayo OSIBANJO | 1.57 | Mar 7, 2015 | |
| 62 | Atlanta UGOCHUKWU | 1.50 | Jun 3, 2017 | |
| 63 | Emmanuel Njoku | 1.49 | Apr 20, 2019 | |
| 64 | Yusuf KABIRU | 1.45 | Dec 7, 2017 | |
| 65 | Lechi MADUBUEZI | 1.30 | Jul 26, 2019 |