George Ogbeide

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

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Nigeria
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
  1. ^ "Memorable Mooberry Moments: George Ogbeide". Washington State University Athletics. Retrieved 17 May 2024.