Obinna Eregbu (born 9 November 1969) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the long jump. His name, Obinna, means "Father´s heart".Meaning of Obinna in Nigerian.name He is best known for his gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.
Eregbu competed for the Iowa State Cyclones track and field team in the NCAA.
His personal best jump was 8.22 metres, achieved in the qualifying round of the 1994 Commonwealth Games. This ranks him fifth among Nigerian long jumpers, behind Yusuf Alli (8.27 m), Charlton Ehizuelen (8.26 indoor), Paul Emordi (8.25) and George Ogbeide (8.24).
Achievements Representing 1986World Junior ChampionshipsAthens, Greece6th100m10.52 (wind: +0.9 m/s)1993Universiade Buffalo, United States 2ndLong jump8.18 mAfrican Championships Durban, South Africa 1stLong jump8.32 m w1994Commonwealth Games Victoria, Canada 1stLong jump8.05 m
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