Onochie Achike, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Onochie Achike

British triple jumper

Date of Birth: 31-Jan-1975

Place of Birth: London Borough of Islington, England, United Kingdom

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Onochie ("Larry") Achike (born 31 January 1975) is a retired English track and field athlete.
He was born in Islington, London, and educated at Worth School in Sussex. A former rugby player, Achike eventually specialized in triple jump and won the gold medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.
He placed 5th in the 2000 Olympic Games, setting a new personal best of 17.30 m during the contest.He competed at the 2006 European Championships, but failed to qualify for the final.
His club is Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers in North London.
Achike finished 7th in the 2008 Olympics, held in Beijing, with a 17.17 m jump.