Grace Anigbata

Grace Chinonyelum Anigbata (born 16 September 1998) is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specialises in the triple jump. She competed at the 2019 African Games in the triple jump winning a gold medal.[2][3][4] In 2016, Grace Anigbata became Nigeria's high jump champion at age 18, with a jump of 1.70 m.[5]

Grace Anigbata
Personal information
NationalityNigerian
Born (1998-09-16) 16 September 1998
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Sport
Country Nigeria
SportAthletics
Event(s)Triple Jump
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)14.02 m (Asaba 2018)

In 2018, she won the triple-jump event of the African championships in Asaba.[6]

References

  1. "Athlete Profile ANIGBATA Grace Chinonyelum". 2019 AG official website. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  2. "African Games (Athletics) Results - Women's Triple Jump Final". 2019 AG official website. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  3. "Team Nigeria's Anigbata grabs triple jump gold, as Ogundeji wins discus silver". punchng.com. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  4. "KIGEN AND RENGERUK LEAD CHARGE FOR KENYA ON FIRST DAY OF AFRICAN GAMES". iaaf.org. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  5. "Olamigoke wins 1st National title with SB of 16.70m". makingofchamps.com. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  6. "Athletics / African Championships: Marie Josée Ta Lou Doubles the Bet". tellerreport.com. Retrieved 8 August 2018.


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