Joseph Taiwo
Joseph Taiwo (born 24 August, 1959) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the triple jump.
His personal best was 17.22 metres, achieved in June 1988 in Bauchi. This ranks him second among Nigerian triple jumpers, behind Ajayi Agbebaku, and fifth in Africa, behind Ndabazinhle Mdhlongwa, Agbebaku, Khotso Mokoena and Andrew Owusu. [1]
He is the father of American decathlete Jeremy Taiwo.[2]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Nigeria | |||||
| 1984 | African Championships | Rabat, Morocco | 1st | Triple jump | 17.19 m |
| Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 9th | Triple jump | 16.64 m | |
| 1987 | World Indoor Championships | Indianapolis, United States | 6th | Triple jump | 16.65 m |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 5th | Triple jump | 17.29 m | |
| All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya | 2nd | Triple jump | 16.90 m | |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 9th | Triple jump | 16.46 m |
References
- ↑ GBR Athletics website
- ↑ "Jeremy Taiwo Biography". Washington Huskies. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
External links
- Joseph Taiwo profile at IAAF
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