âșFive Nigerian-Born Olympians Who Won Medals for Other Countries at Paris 2024Despite Nigeriaâs 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 womenâs shot put.
2.Annette Echikunwoke (USA): Silver in womenâs hammer throw.
3.Samu Omorodion (Spain): Gold in menâs football.
4.Salwa Eid Naser (Bahrain): Silver in womenâs 400m.
5.Michael Olise (France): Silver in menâs football.
Nigeria might have left empty-handed, but these athletes made their mark.
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