What is Chioma Ajunwa known for?
Chioma Ajunwa remains the only woman to compete at both the FIFA Women’s World Cup as a footballer and the Olympics as a track and field athlete. Chioma Ajunwa was born on the 25th of December, 1970 in Umuihiokwu, Nigeria.
Who won the first Olympic gold medal in Nigeria?
Chioma Ajunwa
Chioma Ajunwa was the first Nigerian to win an Olympic gold in 1996, while she was also working as a police officer.
Who was the first African to win a gold medal?
Abebe Bikila, the first African ever to win an Olympic medal, won the 1960 Rome Olympic marathon while running barefoot.
Who is the Nigerian Olympic athlete?
She is an Olympic and World Championships medalist in the long jump, and a world medalist in the 200 meters….Blessing Okagbare.
| Okagbare during the 200m heat at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 | |
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| Born | 9 October 1988 Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in) |
What rank is Chioma Ajunwa?
ACP Ajunwa made us proud as the first Nigerian athlete to win a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. In 2017, she was promoted from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police by the Police Service Commission at an event at the Police College, Ikeja.
Who was the first military head of state in Nigeria?
Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi MVO, MBE (3 March 1924 – 29 July 1966) was the first Military Head of State of Nigeria. He seized power amidst the ensuing chaos following the 15 January 1966 military coup, which decapitated the country’s leadership.
Is Chioma Ajunwa a police officer?
Chioma Ajunwa is the first black African woman to win an Olympic gold medal in a field event. Ajunwa is also a member of the Nigerian Police Force. She remains only woman to compete at both the FIFA Women’s World Cup as a footballer and the Olympics as a track and field athlete.
Who is the first Black Olympian?
John Taylor (athlete)
| John Baxter Taylor Jr. | |
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| Born | November 3, 1882 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | December 2, 1908 (aged 26) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Athlete |
| Known for | First African American to win an Olympic gold medal |
Has a Black person ever won an Olympic swimming medal?
In winning the 100-meter freestyle, a tie with Penny Oleksiak of Canada, Manuel became the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gold in swimming and set an Olympic record and an American record….Simone Manuel.
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| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| College team | Stanford University |
| show Medal record |
Why is Nigeria not in Olympics?
Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the Games were postponed to 23 July to 8 August 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who is the best runner in Nigeria?
Olusoji Adetokunbo Fasuba (born 9 July 1984) is a Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres. He was the African record holder in the event with 9.85 seconds until Akani Simbine broke it in July 2021 with 9.84 seconds….Olusoji Fasuba.
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| Personal best(s) | 100m: 9.85 200m: 20.52 |
Is Chioma Ajunwa married?
Howell ChideraChioma Ajunwa / Spouse