George Ogbeide (born 4 August 1968) 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).
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. He had earlier competed for the Idaho Vandals track and field team.
Achievements Representing 1991Summer UniversiadeSheffield, United Kingdom 2ndLong jump8.08 mAll-Africa GamesCairo, Egypt 1stLong jump8.22 mWorld ChampionshipsTokyo, Japan13thLong jump7.78 m4th relay38.43 s
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