Samuel Igun
Nigerian high jumper and triple jumper
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| Intro | Nigerian high jumper and triple jumper | |
| Places | Nigeria | |
| is | Athlete Triple jumper High jumper | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 28 February 1938, Warri, Nigeria | |
| Age | 86 years | |
| Star sign | Pisces |
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Samuel Igun (born 28 February 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.