Neuff Ambassador Fact File: Daniel Emegbor
No one can jump quite like Daniel Emegbor, and we are incredibly honoured to have this massively talented athlete as part of our ambassador team here at Neuff!
After being influenced by his father to try out a few sessions in jumping, Daniel has since become one of the top athletes to beat in his age category, and he is now entirely devoted to the sport, which he says has provided him with a solid structure and routine.
Motivated and hardworking, Daniel is currently No.1 in the U20 LJ rankings, and the distances that Daniel is known for will blow your mind, especially considering he is only 17 years old...
His current PB in long jump is 7.80m, which he magnificently accomplished at last year’s English Schools Championships in Birmingham at 16 years old, instantly catching the eye of numerous publications, including Athletics Weekly and Jumpers World.
Currently one of Harrow AC’s brightest stars, Daniel is hoping to continue the hype surrounding his journey throughout the 2026 season and beyond, all while striving towards successful grades that will set him up for scores of opportunities, both in and out of the sport.
It’s no secret that Daniel is a dynamic and daring force of nature, and it’s only a matter of time before he becomes a household name for many other athletes across the country!
Neuff blogger and sprint sensation Destiny Ogali often trains in the same space as Daniel. Alongside Jack Henderson, they sat down with Daniel to uncover some of his future plans, what helps him unwind when the pressure rises and how his faith has shaped him into the person he is today.
Keep scrolling to read more of Daniel’s story...
You are quite versatile in your events. Do you plan to continue in all three?
“I’m probably going to focus more on the sprints and long jump at the moment.
Although I have the natural ability to perform well in the high jump, it’s quite a technical event, and I don’t feel I could balance training for the long and high jump simultaneously.
As I’m currently doing well in the long jump and speed ties in quite well with the jumps anyway, it makes sense to continue with both of those events.”
What was 2025 like for you with the successes you experienced?
“It was surreal, to be honest.
I wasn't really expecting myself to do that well. In the indoor season, I’d only jumped around 7.20m, so I was expecting to probably jump around 7.30 or 7.40 outdoors.
The fact that I was able to jump so far out of nowhere was a huge surprise to me. Knowing that more people became aware of who I was off the back of outdoors was also quite astonishing.”
How has preparation and training gone for you so far in 2026?
“For indoors, I feel as though I’ve put in a lot more training and effort in comparison to last year.
I did train last year, but I know I held back and didn't push myself as much as I could’ve.
This year, I’ve been putting more effort into my training. I’ve been getting a lot stronger and building up my resilience in the gym, which will aid my performances on the track.”
What are you looking to achieve this year?
“I am mainly focusing on the World U20 Championships being held in Portland, Oregon. I have never been to the United States before, so this would be my first time.
I am also looking to jump over 8m in the long jump, which should hopefully provide me with other competitive opportunities. The other things that I am looking to do ultimately follow on from me being able to break that 8m barrier, so I’m focused on that currently.”
What are some of your favourite pastimes outside of athletics?
“Outside of athletics, I like to play games.
There’s an online game called Clash Royale that I enjoy playing. I’ve got a clan in the game, and it’s really fun. If I’m just chilling out at home or walking somewhere outside, I just pop a couple of games in and relax.
I also enjoy watching Netflix. I love the drama and how all the stories are set up. I find it all very interesting. I tend to watch a bit of everything, really. Sometimes I’ll watch crime thrillers, and maybe some action at other times. It all depends on how I’m feeling. I wouldn’t say I have a fixed genre.”
What is your favourite Nigerian food?
“For snacks, I would probably say puff puff. For actual meals, it would be coconut rice with stew, chicken and plantain.”
What was it like at U20 Europeans last year?
“It was crazy!
I received this big suitcase, and I wasn’t expecting to be given so much kit. That was a huge surprise for me at first.
Being in a different country was a really good experience. Prior to last year, I hadn’t been outside of the UK for the past seven years, so it was really nice to be somewhere new.
Being able to experience how different life was in Finland in comparison to the UK was also very interesting. It was a lot greener in the country, and the vast majority of the local population used other forms of transport like walking, cycling, and electric scooters as opposed to cars. I got to familiarise myself with the surroundings by travelling around the city on the electric scooters, and it was a lot of fun!
I also had the chance to be around so many high-level athletes all populating the same area at once, which was really eye-opening. I’ve never been around so many people of that standard before, so it was a really nice experience overall.”
What does a typical rest day look like for you?
“It depends…
A lot of the time, I don’t really take rest days. I’m always so eager to train that I end up doing something pretty much every day!
If I were to take a day off where I don’t do anything at all, I would probably just relax and get some school work done. A lot of my time is spent training, so I don’t always have as much of an opportunity to do my school work. I tend to do most of it at school anyway, but if I have spare time, I’d use it to catch up on work.
Outside of that, if all of my work is done and I’m not training, I’m likely to be watching Netflix, meeting up with friends, spending time with family and playing Clash Royale.”
How is school going?
“School is going alright at the moment.
If I’m being honest, I’m more focused on my training and upcoming competitions currently. However, I’m still making sure that my grades are where they need to be.”
How has your faith shaped who you have become?
“Growing up, I wasn’t too serious with my faith.
I regularly went to church with my mum and sister, but more so took it casually as opposed to fully devoting myself. As I’ve grown older and matured, I’ve tapped into my faith a lot more upon the realisation that God is the person that has gotten me where I am today.
I now look to trust him and dedicate all that I do to him. I want to glorify him when things are going well, but also when things aren’t going so well, making sure I still trust his plan for my life.
I just want to do everything for His Glory.”
Interviewers: Destiny Ogali & Jack Henderson
Transcription: Destiny Ogali
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