⏺Five Nigerian-Born Olympians Who Won Medals for Other Countries at Paris 2024
Despite Nigeria’s Olympic struggles in Paris 2024, several athletes of Nigerian descent shined on the global stage, securing medals for other nations:
1.Yemisi Ogunleye (Germany): Gold in women’s shot put.
2.Annette Echikunwoke (USA): Silver in women’s hammer throw.
3.Samu Omorodion (Spain): Gold in men’s football.
4.Salwa Eid Naser (Bahrain): Silver in women’s 400m.
5.Michael Olise (France): Silver in men’s football.
Nigeria might have left empty-handed, but these athletes made their mark.
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