Doreen Amata
Nigerian high jumper
About Doreen Amata
Born 1988. Doreen Amata is a Nigerian high jumper.
Eyawomano Doreen Amata (born 6 May 1988) is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specialises in the high jump event.
Amata represented Nigeria at the 2008 Olympic Games, finishing in 16th place in the overall-rankings. She claimed a gold medal for her native West African country at the 2007 All-Africa Games.
Amata competed for Nigeria at the 2016 Summer Olympics, but she did not qualify for the finals. She was the flag bearer for Nigeria during the closing ceremony.
Her personal bests in the event are 1.95 metres outdoors (Abuja 2008, Daegu 2011) and 1.93 metres (Banska Bystrica 2016).
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Who is Doreen Amata?
Nigerian high jumper
When was Doreen Amata born?
Doreen Amata was born on 6 May 1988 in Lagos.
What is Doreen Amata's occupation?
Doreen Amata is a high jumper.
What nationality is Doreen Amata?
Doreen Amata is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doreen Amata. https://biography.guide/doreen-amata/
MLA: "Doreen Amata." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doreen-amata/.
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