Larry Achike

Onochie Lawrence ("Larry") Achike (born 31 January 1975) is an English retired track and field athlete.

[1] He was born in Islington, London, and educated at Worth School in Sussex.

A former rugby player, Achike eventually specialized in triple jump and represented England, winning the gold medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.

[2][3][4] 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.