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American-Nigerian sprinter (born 1990) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dominique Lynn Duncan (born 7 May 1990) is an American-Nigerian sprinter who is eligible to compete for her home country Nigeria after switching allegiance from the United States of America in 2014.[1] Dominique is a national and African record holder after she won gold alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh in the Women's 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[2]
Personal information | |
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Birth name | Dominique Lynn Duncan |
Nationality | USA Nigeria |
Born | Houston, Texas, U.S. | 7 May 1990
Sport | |
Country | Nigeria |
Sport | Athletics |
Sprint | 100m 200m 4x100m 4x200m |
College team | Texas A&M University |
Turned pro | 2010 |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | 100 m: 11.30 s (2012) 200 m: 22.82 s (2014) |
Medal record |
On 12 June 2009, Dominique alongside Khrystal Carter, Porscha Lucas and Gabby Mayo broke the NCAA Women's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships record in the 4 × 100 metres event after clocking 42.36s before she went on to win gold in the 4 × 100 metres relay event at the 2010 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3]
In 2012, Dominique claimed bronze in the 200 metres event at the 2012 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[citation needed]
After switching allegiance to Nigeria, Dominique competed at the 2014 African Championships in Athletics claiming bronze and gold at the 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay events respectively. She – alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh – won gold and set a new national record of 1:30.52s in the 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[4]
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