Blessing Okagbare is a Nigerian track and field athlete known for her success in long jump and short sprints. She is an Olympic and World Championships medalist in the long jump in the 100 and 200 metres. Okagabre recently made headlines after her Guinness Book of Records announcement. Here are some things to know about her. 1. Okagbare was born on October 9, 1988, in Sapele, Delta State where she hails...
Nigerian Athlete, Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteghonor has made us proud as she ran an impressive 22.04 seconds in the 200m race at the Wes Kittley Invitational Track and Field Meet at the Abilene Christian University. Apart from becoming the new African record, Okagbare’s winning time also becomes the new national record in the women’s 200m. Okagbare’s previous personal best in the event was...