About Funmi Jimoh
Born 1984. Funmi Jimoh is an American athletics competitor.
Funmilayo Kemi Jimoh (born May 29, 1984), commonly known as Funmi Jimoh, is an American long jumper, who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Jimoh competed for Rice University. She jumped 22 feet ¾ inch (6.72 meters) in July 2008 in Eugene, Oregon to place third at the U.S. Olympic Trials to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Seasons bests
2015 6.72 Roma 2014 6.81 Sacramento, CA 2013 6.92 Doha 2012 6.82 Chula Vista, CA 2011 6.88 Eugene, OR 2011 6.88 Doha 2010 6.81 Walnut, CA 2009 6.96 Doha 2008 6.91 Houston, TX 2007 6.46 Berkeley, CA 2006 6.36 Baton Rouge, LA 2005 6.31 Tulsa, OK
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Funmi Jimoh?
American long jumper
When was Funmi Jimoh born?
Funmi Jimoh was born on 29 May 1984 in Seattle.
What is Funmi Jimoh's occupation?
Funmi Jimoh is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Funmi Jimoh?
Funmi Jimoh is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Funmi Jimoh. https://biography.guide/funmi-jimoh/
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Chicago: "Funmi Jimoh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/funmi-jimoh/.
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