Nadia Eke

Nadia Eke is a Ghanaian track and field athlete specializing in the triple jump. She is recognized as the Ghanaian national record holder in the triple jump and is a prominent figure in African athletics. **Early Life and Education** Nadia Eke was born on January 11, 1993, in Accra, Ghana. For her higher education, she attended Columbia University, where she studied and competed as a collegiate athlete. She graduated in 2015. **Career Progression and Major Achievements** Eke's career is marked by numerous national and continental achievements in the triple jump. During her time at Columbia University (2011–2015), she was a four-time NCAA All-American, a three-time USTFCCCA First Team All-American, and a ten-time Ivy League champion. Her highest national collegiate finish was third place at the 2015 Indoor NCAA Championships. Representing Ghana, Eke has achieved significant international success, particularly at the African Athletics Continental level. She earned three consecutive medals, including a Bronze in 2014 and a Silver in 2015, before achieving her major breakthrough by winning the Gold medal and becoming the African Champion in 2016. In 2017, she was named Ghana's Female Athlete of the Year by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana. Eke holds the Ghanaian national record in the triple jump with a personal best of 14.33 meters. **Notable Works and Current Status** Nadia Eke has also competed on the global stage, including participating in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. While she recorded no mark at the Olympics, her national record of 14.33 meters remains a testament to her athletic capability. She has also spent time coaching, having served as an Assistant Track and Field coach at New York University (NYU) from 2016–2017 and at Columbia University from 2015–2016. Eke also competes in the long jump, with a personal best of 6.17 meters.