Christian Ohiri

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameChristian Ludger•Ohiri
Used nameChristian•Ohiri
Born19 June 1938 in Owerri, Imo (NGR)
Died7 November 1966 in Owerri, Imo (NGR)
NOC Nigeria

Biography

Christian Ohiri started school at Holy Ghost College in his native Nigeria, but then attended Harvard in the United States, where he played on the soccer team, setting a Harvard record with 47 goals for his career. He also attended Harvard Business school after his magna cum laude graduation in 1964. Ohiri won the triple jump at the IC4A Championships in both 1963 and 1964, and placed fifth in that event at the NCAA meet in 1964. He died of cancer in 1966 while attending classes at the Harvard Business School following his graduation.

Personal Best: TJ – 15.66 (1964).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Athletics NGR Christian Ohiri
Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) 24 r1/2