Joseph Taiwo
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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, only behind Ajayi Agbebaku, and fifth in Africa, behind Ndabazinhle Mdhlongwa, Agbebaku, Khotso Mokoena and Andrew Owusu. [1]
[edit] Achievements
- 1988 Olympic Games - ninth place
- 1987 All-Africa Games - silver medal
- 1987 World Championships - fifth place
- 1987 World Indoor Championships - sixth place
- 1984 Olympic Games - ninth place
- 1984 African Championships - gold medal
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Joseph Taiwo
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