Paul Azuka Emordi (born 25 December 1965) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the long jump and triple jump.

His personal best in long jump was 8.25 metres, achieved in June 1987 in Baton Rouge. This ranks him third among Nigerian long jumpers, only behind Yusuf Alli (8.27 m) and Charlton Ehizuelen (8.26 indoor).

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing  Nigeria
1984 African Championships Rabat, Morocco 1st Long jump 7.90 m
Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 21st Triple jump 15.88 m
1985 African Championships Cairo, Egypt 1st Long jump 7.90 m
1st Triple jump 16.56 m
1987 World Indoor Championships Indianapolis, United States 2nd Long jump 8.01 m
World Student Games Zagreb, FR Yugoslavia 2nd Long jump 8.11 m
All-Africa Games Nairobi, Kenya 1st Long jump 8.23 m
World Championships Rome, Italy 16th Long jump 7.80 m

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