Paul Nioze

Paul Roger Nioze (born 19 March 1967) is a Seychellois former triple jumper who competed at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics, finishing in 22nd and 39th place, respectively. He is the 1996 African Champion and the national record holder. Furthermore, he was named the Seychelles Sportsman of the Year in 1996, and retired in 2000. Nioze was first appointed as a WADA independent observer in 2005, and worked the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.

Competition record

Personal bests Triple jump – 16.80 m (Antananarivo, 1990) NR

Personal life His niece, Diane Nioze, competes professionally in the 100 metres and long jump events. She won first in both events at the 2012 World Athletics Day Meet, and later competed at the 2013 Jeux de la Francophonie.

In addition to working with WADA, Nioze frequently organises youth athletics competitions in his home country, collaborating with the Seychelles Athletics Federation.