Nigerians Who Won Medals in Paris 2024 for Other Countries have made headline. Despite Nigeria’s disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, several athletes of Nigerian descent made headlines by winning medals for other nations. These diaspora athletes secured a total of four medals, nearly matching Nigeria’s best Olympic performance in Atlanta in 1996.
Here are the eight Nigerians Who Won Medals in Paris 2024 for Other Countries
- Yemisi Ogunleye (Germany) – Gold in Shot Put
- Born to a Nigerian father from Ekiti State, Ogunleye made history by clinching gold for Germany.
- Salwa Eid Naser (Bahrain) – Silver in Athletics
- Originally Ebelechukwu Antoinette Agbapuonwu from Nigeria, Naser switched allegiance to Bahrain in 2014 and continued to shine on the global stage.
- Annette Echikunwoke (USA) – Silver in Hammer Throw
- After being ruled ineligible for Nigeria in Tokyo 2020, Echikunwoke returned to represent the USA, winning silver.
- Samu Omorodion (Spain) – Gold in Football
- Born in Spain to Nigerian parents, Omorodion played a crucial role in Spain’s gold medal victory in men’s football.
- Michael Olise (France) – Silver in Footbal
- Olise, born in England to a Nigerian father, helped France secure silver in men’s football.
- Bartholomew Chinenyeze (France) – Gold in Volleyball
- Chinenyeze was a key player in France’s gold-winning volleyball team.
- Femi Bam Adebayo (USA) – Gold in Basketball
- Adebayo contributed to the USA’s success in winning gold in men’s basketball.
- Victoria Ohuruogu (Britain) – Bronze in 4x400m Relay
- Ohuruogu, representing Britain, secured a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay.
