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Samuel Igun

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Samuel Igun
Personal information
BornFebruary 28, 1938
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Nigeria
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1966 Kingston Triple Jump
Silver medal – second place 1966 Kingston High Jump
All-Africa Games
Gold medal – first place 1965 Brazzaville Triple Jump
Gold medal – first place 1965 Brazzaville High Jump

Samuel Igun (born February 28, 1938 in Warri, Delta State) is a retired Olympic athlete from Nigeria. He specialised in the triple jump, high jump and long jump events during his career.

Igun represented Nigeria at four consecutive Olympic Games, starting in 1960. He claimed the gold medal in the men's triple jump event at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games for his native African country.

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