About Kayode Elegbede
Born 1955. Kayode Elegbede is a Nigerian athletics competitor.
Olukayode "Kayode" Elegbede (born 9 September 1955) is a retired Nigerian sprinter and long jumper.
He won the silver medal at the first African Championships in 1979, with 7.89—five centimetres behind compatriot Ajayi Agbebaku. He finished eleventh at the 1980 Olympic Games. Here he also finished seventh in the 4 × 100 metres relay, together with Hammed Adio, Olajidie Oyeledun and Peter Okodogbe.
His personal bests were 8.02 metres in the long jump (1982) and 10.6 seconds in the 100 metres (1980).
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Who is Kayode Elegbede?
Nigerian long jumper
When was Kayode Elegbede born?
Kayode Elegbede was born on 19 September 1955.
What is Kayode Elegbede's occupation?
Kayode Elegbede is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Kayode Elegbede?
Kayode Elegbede is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kayode Elegbede. https://biography.guide/kayode-elegbede/
MLA: "Kayode Elegbede." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kayode-elegbede/.
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