May 14, 2026

PHOTOS: Meet ‘Chierika Okogu’ The First Athlete To Represent Nigeria In Rowing at The Olympics Games

By Farouk Mohammed

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U.S Based ‘Chierika Okogu’ will be making history at the upcoming Olympic games in Rio Brazil. Chierika Okogu who is a graduate of Stanford University, said in a recent interview that the sport had been challenging but she will put in her best.

“It is my ultimate goal to be the 1st Nigerian to row at the Olympic Games. Heading into Rio, it’s a really wonderful opportunity for Nigeria. This is the first time we’ve had an athlete at the Olympics in the sport of Rowing,”

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