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Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Nigerians Who Won Medals For Other Countries

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Nigerians Who Won Medals For Other Countries

It is nolonger news that Nigeria’s athletes returned home without a single medal in Olympic history, as Team Nigeria concluded its Paris 2024 Olympic campaign on Saturday.

These athletes, though born or connected to Nigeria, chose to compete under the flags of countries such as Germany, Bahrain, the United States, France, Great Britain, and Spain.

Their performances not only earned them individual glory but also highlighted the diverse and global nature of talent originating from Nigeria.

From winning gold in the shot put to securing silver in the 400m and hammer throw, and men’s football.

These athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and determination on the world stage, continuing the legacy of Nigerian excellence in international sports.

Though the outing in Paris marks the eighth time Nigeria will finish the Olympic Games without a medal, but it is the worst ever, given the number of athletes (88) and sports (12) the country participated in at the Paris Games.

 

 

Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Nigerians Who Won Medals For Other Countries

 

Below are Nigerians who won medals for other countries;

. Yemisi Ogunleye: Germany’s Golden Girl

Yemisi Ogunleye, born in Germany to a Nigerian father from Omuo-Ekiti in Ekiti State, made history by winning gold in the shot put for Germany.

. Salwa Eid Naser: Bahrain’s Silver Sensation

Salwa Eid Naser, born Ebelechukwu Antoinette Agbapuonwu in Nigeria, started fully in her country of birth. She even competed and won at the Nigerian Youth Games where her potential was undeniable. She switched allegiance to Bahrain in 2014 and converted to Islam, adopting her new name.

. Annette Echikunwoke

America’s Hammer Throw Hero Echikunwoke was born and raised in Pickerington, Ohio by Nigerian parents. She was set to represent Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but was ruled ineligible.

After the Tokyo experience, Echikunwoke switched allegiance back to the United States. She competed for America and won silver in the hammer throw at the Paris Olympic Games.

. Samu Omorodion: Spain’s Golden Footballer

Born in Melilla, a Spanish enclave to Nigerian parents, Omorodion moved to Seville at a young age where he was raised.

Omorodion, eligible to play for Nigeria, helped Spain win gold in the men’s football event.

. Michael Olise:

Paris Olympics: 5 Nigerian athletes who won medals representing other countries
Olise was part of the French team that won silver in men’s football. Olise was born in England to a Ni- gerian father and a French-Algerian mother.

. Bartholomew Chinenyeze: France

Event: Men’s Volleyball
Medal: Gold
Chinenyeze is a French volleyball player who gained prominence by leading the French national team to a gold medal in men’s volleyball. His outstanding performance has established him as a key player in the sport.

. Femi Bam Adebayo: USA

Event: Men’s Basketball
Medal: Gold
Femi Bam Adebayo, often referred to simply as Bam Adebayo, played a crucial role in the USA men’s basketball team winning the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Born to a Nigerian father, Adebayo is a prominent NBA player known for his defensive prowess and versatility on the court.

. Victoria Ohuruogu: Britain

Event: 4x400m Relay
Medal: Bronze
Victoria Ohuruogu, representing Great Britain, won a bronze medal in the women’s 4x400m relay at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She is the younger sister of Christine Ohuruogu, a former Olympic gold medalist, and has followed in her footsteps by contributing to Britain’s success in the relay.

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