About Yusuf Alli
Born 1960. Yusuf Alli is a Nigerian athletics competitor.
Yusuf Alli (born 28 July 1960) is a retired Nigerian long jumper, and three-time Olympian. He is best known for his gold medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.
His personal best is 8.27 metres, achieved at the 1989 African Championships in Athletics in Lagos, the Nigerian record. He also achieved 8.39 metres at the Commonwealth Games (1990). He jumped in college for the University of Missouri where he still holds the school records for the long jump - both indoor and outdoor (set in 1984 and 1983 respectively).
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Who is Yusuf Alli?
Nigerian long jumper
When was Yusuf Alli born?
Yusuf Alli was born on 28 July 1960 in Edo State.
What is Yusuf Alli's occupation?
Yusuf Alli is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Yusuf Alli?
Yusuf Alli is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yusuf Alli. https://biography.guide/yusuf-alli/
MLA: "Yusuf Alli." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/yusuf-alli/.
Chicago: "Yusuf Alli." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/yusuf-alli/.
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