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Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by purplejuli: 3:35pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
Chierika Ukogu, the first ever Nigerian athlete to compete for the Rowing event at the Olympic games finished second in the Final D of the Women Single Sculls, and final standing of 20th in the Olympics. The legendary rower qualified for the final after she finished fourth in the semi-final with a total time of 8:18:55 while in the final she finished with a total time of 7.44.76. Some analysts have said she single-handedly created Nigeria’s rowing team, this is not far from truth. Considering the cost of equipment is quite steep – around N4.8 million by today’s naira. She stated that her ultimate goal is to represent Nigeria at the Olympics, which at 23 years has now been achieved. Due to a lack of infrastructure, Chierika not only had to be selected for the team for Rio 2016 but also had to fund herself. She started a gofundme campaign in 2015 and successfully raised $15,000 to get herself equipped and transported to Rio, Brazil. Though Chierika Ukogu did not get the medal, we celebrate her sacrifice for Nigeria Source:http://www.042express.com/2016/08/rio2016-chierika-ukogu-finishes-2nd-in-rowing-final.html 1 Like
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Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by nairagossip: 3:39pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
This is true sacrifice, and she deserves a reward.. how i wish she will be recognised here in Nigeria. Modes abeg lets celebrate this great legend.. Lalasticlala Front page abeg 1 Like |
Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by HungerBAD: 3:50pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
Proud of her. Chierika my own Sister. Proudly Ibo. 2 Likes |
Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by Nobody: 3:52pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
Am proud of her |
Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by Nobody: 3:59pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
No medal for 2nd place? Lala oya weta that medal from cupboard.. |
Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by Abraham4christ(m): 4:15pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
fear 9ja...even for recession,our brothers and sisters are representing us well. |
Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by hinohsend: 4:32pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
smithsydny: She came 2nd in the race not event. I think she lost the chance for a pace on the podium in the semi finals.hence competing in the D race for a rank. Yes, the process is quite confusing ![]() |
Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by nairagossip: 5:08pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
hinohsend: yea so proud of her |
Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by nairagossip: 7:09pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
Mods.. semid4lyfe , honeric01, Lalasticlala where una dey o |
Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by Nobody: 7:16pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
hinohsend:i no understand joooor..not happy. |
Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by neolboy(m): 7:19pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
Proud of you sister |
Re: Chierika Ukogu, Nigeria’s First Olympic Rower Finishes 2nd by Deejay1000(m): 8:04pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
so proud of you... |
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