George Ogbeide (born 4 August 1968 in Lagos) is a retired Nigerian long jumper. He won the silver medal at the 1991 Summer Universiade and the gold at the 1991 All-Africa Games.
Ogbeide finished fourth in 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1991 World Championships with teammates Olapade Adeniken, Victor Omagbemi and Davidson Ezinwa.
His personal best jump was 8.24 metres, achieved in July 1991 in Cottbus. This ranks him fourth among Nigerian long jumpers, behind Yusuf Alli (8.27 m), Charlton Ehizuelen (8.26 m indoor) and Paul Emordi (8.25 m). [1]
Representing the Washington State Cougars track and field team, Ogbeide also won the 1991 American collegiate (NCAA) long jump title with a leap of 8.13 metres.[1]
Achievements
[edit]Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing ![]() | |||||
1991 | World Student Games | Sheffield, United Kingdom | 2nd | Long jump | 8.08 m |
All-Africa Games | Cairo, Egypt | 1st | Long jump | 8.22 m | |
World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 13th | Long jump | 7.78 m | |
4th | 4 × 100 m relay | 38.43 s |
External links
[edit]- ^ "Memorable Mooberry Moments: George Ogbeide". Washington State University Athletics. Retrieved 17 May 2024.