Olu Olamigoke

Olumide "Olu" Olamigoke (born September 19, 1990) is a Nigerian-American triple jumper who won a silver medal at the 2015 African Games. He was born in the United States to Nigerian parents, who immigrated there in 1986, and hence holds a dual Nigerian-American citizenship. He has a degree in human movement studies from Indiana University.[3]

Olumide Olamigoke
Olamigoke at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Born (1990-09-19) September 19, 1990
Stafford, Virginia, U.S.[1]
EducationIndiana University
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)[2]
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Triple jump
College teamIndiana Hoosiers[1]
Coached bySkeeter Jackson[3]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)16.98 m (2015)[4]
Medal record
Representing  Nigeria
African Games
2015 BrazzavilleTriple jump

Competition record
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Nigeria
2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow, United Kingdom 4th Triple jump 16.56 m
African Championships Marrakech, Morocco 6th Triple jump 16.18 m
2015 African Games Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo 2nd Triple jump 16.98 m
2016 World Indoor Championships Portland, United States 14th Triple jump 15.94 m
African Championships Durban, South Africa 5th Triple jump 16.53 m
Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 32nd (q) Triple jump 16.10 m

References
  1. Olu Olamigoke - 2008-09 Track and Field. Indiana Hoosiers
  2. Olu Olamigoke. rio2016.com
  3. Olu Olamigoke. nbcolympics.com
  4. Olu Olamigoke at World Athletics


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