Obinna Eregbu (born 9 November 1969 in Owerri, Imo State) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the long jump. His name, Obinna, means "Father´s heart". He is best known for his gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. 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 References External links 1969 births Living people People from Owerri Nigerian male long jumpers Igbo sportspeople Athletes (track and field) at the 1994 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Nigeria Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Universiade medalists in athletics (track and field) Universiade silver medalists for Nigeria Medalists at the 1993 Summer Universiade Sportspeople from Imo State 20th-century Nigerian people 21st-century Nigerian people Medallists at the 1994 Commonwealth Games