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“Nigerians Who Have Claimed Olympic Gold Medals”

By   Milcah    Tanimu

As the Paris Olympics unfold, Nigeria’s quest for gold continues, though the country has yet to secure a medal this year. Despite the current challenges, Nigeria has a proud history of Olympic success. Here’s a look at the Nigerian athletes who have previously won gold medals:

1. **Chioma Ajunwa**
Chioma Ajunwa-Opara, widely known as Chioma Ajunwa, made history at the 1996 Summer Olympics by winning gold in the long jump. She became the first black African woman to achieve this feat in a field event. Ajunwa is notable for her unique distinction of having competed in both the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Olympics.

2. **Sunday Bada**
Nigerian sprinter Sunday Bada earned recognition for his achievements in athletics. He won an Olympic gold medal in 1997, among other accolades, and set the African indoor record with a personal best of 44.63 seconds. Bada passed away in 2011, leaving behind a significant legacy in track and field.

3. **Jude Monye**
Jude Monye initially won a silver medal in the 4 x 400 meters relay at the 2000 Olympics. However, after the American team was disqualified due to doping violations, the medal was reallocated in 2012, making Monye and his Nigerian teammates gold medalists.

4. **Enefiok Udo-Obong**
Enefiok Udo-Obong, or Enee, earned both silver and gold medals at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics in the men’s 4 x 400 meters relay. Udo-Obong has since transitioned to a role as the Athletics Technical Director in Saudi Arabia.

5. **Nduka Awazie**
Nduka Awazie was part of the Nigerian relay team that won silver at the 2000 Olympics. Following the disqualification of the American team, the medals were reallocated in 2012, granting Awazie and his teammates gold medals.

6. **1996 Nigerian Football Team**
The Nigerian football team that won gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is celebrated as one of the greatest African football teams ever. Key players included Nwankwo Kanu, Jay-Jay Okocha, Emmanuel Amunike, Celestine Babayaro, Taribo West, and Daniel Amokachi, among others, all of whom contributed to this historic victory.

While Nigeria continues to make strides in Olympic competitions, enhancing training facilities and increasing government support are crucial for future successes on the global stage.

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