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| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Nigeria | ||
| African Championships | ||
 | 1996 Yaoundé | High jump |
Anthony Idiata (born 5 January 1975) is a Nigerian high jumper.
He holds the African indoor record in high jump with 2.32 metres, achieved in February 2000 in Patras.[1]
Achievements
[edit]- 1999 All-Africa Games - gold medal - 2.27 metres, personal best[2]
- 1997 West African Championships - gold medal
- 1996 African Championships - silver medal[3]
- 1995 All-Africa Games - silver medal[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ Area Indoor Records - Men - Africa - IAAF.org
- ↑ "All-Africa Games". www.gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ "Edwards wins Nigeria's 1st African Champs medal in Men's High Jump since 1996! | MAKING OF CHAMPIONS". www.makingofchamps.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2026. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
- ↑ "All-Africa Games". www.gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
External links
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- African Games silver medalists for Nigeria
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- African Games athletes for Nigeria
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1995 All-Africa Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1999 All-Africa Games
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