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Edward Akika

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Edward Akika
Personal information
Born (1941-07-18) 18 July 1941 (age 83)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Nigeria
All-Africa Games
Gold medal – first place 1965 Brazzaville Long Jump

Edward Akika (born 18 July 1941) is a retired Olympic track and field athlete from Nigeria. He specialised in the hurdling and the long jump events during his career.

Akika represented Nigeria at the 1964 Olympic Games. He claimed the gold medal for his native West African country in the men's long jump event at the 1965 All-Africa Games.

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