Paul Emordi

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Paul Azuka Emordi (born 25 December 1965) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the long jump and triple jump.

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His personal best in long jump was 8.25 metres, achieved in June 1987 in Baton Rouge. This ranks him third among Nigerian long jumpers, only behind Yusuf Alli (8.27 m) and Charlton Ehizuelen (8.26 indoor). [1]

In 1987, Emordi won an NCAA title in the long jump representing the Texas Southern Tigers track and field team. [2]

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
1984 African Championships Rabat, Morocco 1stLong jump7.90 m
Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 21stTriple jump15.88 m
1985 African Championships Cairo, Egypt 1stLong jump7.90 m
1stTriple jump16.56 m
1987 World Indoor Championships Indianapolis, United States 2ndLong jump8.01 m
Universiade Zagreb, Yugoslavia 2ndLong jump8.11 m
All-Africa Games Nairobi, Kenya 1stLong jump8.23 m
World Championships Rome, Italy 16thLong jump 7.80 m

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References

  1. "Commonwealth All-Time Lists (Men)". Archived from the original on 20 May 2007.
  2. "Pree Advances To Nationals In Long Jump, Earns First TSU Berth Since 2012". Texas Southern University Athletics. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2024.