These talents of Nigeria Origin are featuring at the Rio 2016 Olympics for the United States. There are many others featuring for the UK, European nations etc. I am featuring them here because Nigeria has got it all, from sports to business to technology to politics, and Nigeria should be great like the rest of the developed economies. Nigeria really deserves better
1. Kenturah Orji
An American born track and field athlete specializing in the triple jump. She represented her country at the 2016 World Indoor Championships finishing fourth.
Born: March 5, 1996 (age 20)
Height: 5′ 5″
Weight: 134 lbs
Event: Triple jump
Education: University of Georgia
She possibly has origins in South East Nigeria, Igbo tribe specifically. (from her name)
2. Courtney Okolo
Courtney Okolo is an American track and field sprinter who competes in the 400-meter dash. In college she ran for the Texas Longhorns.
Born: March 15, 1994 (age 22)
Height: 5′ 8″
Nationality: American
Weight: 128 lbs
Education: University of Texas at Austin
Parents: Comfort Okolo, David Okolo
She possibly has origins in South East (or South South) Nigeria, Igbo tribe specifically. (from her name)
3. Morolake Akinosun
Name: Morolake Akinosun
Sport: Track and Field
Event(s): 4x100-meter
Height: 5-4
Weight: 133
DOB: 5/17/1994
Birthplace: LA
Hometown: Aurora, Illinois.
High School: Waubonsie Valley High School (Aurora, Ill.) ‘12
College: University of Texas ’16, Exercise Science
Olympic Experience:
1. Rio 2016 Olympic Games, qualified
2. Other Career Highlights
3. 2015 Pan American Games, gold (4x100m)
Daughter of Olawale and Foluke Akinosun...Has two sisters, Anjola and Moriyike...Competed in track and field at the University of Illinois before transferring to the University of Texas...Only the second woman in history to score in four events at an NCAA Outdoor Championships in consecutive seasons...Two-time NCAA champion (4x400-meter).
She possibly has origins in South West Nigeria, Yoruba tribe specifically. (from her name)
These people are making both the US and Nigeria proud. Be the best for your nation, guys; Nigeria, USA, anywhere you call home, and if things are not working right as they should, Give your input and make them work. Have a great day.
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