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– For the first time ever, Nigeria will compete in the semi-final of a rowing event in the Olympics
– Chierika Ukogu has created history by becoming the first Nigeria to represent Nigeria in a rowing event
Nigerian rower, Chierika Ukogu has qualified for the semi-final of the Women’s Single sculls rowing event at the ongoing Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Chierika Ukogu
Ukogu who finished fifth in Quarterfinal 3 was initially knocked out but was later recalled to take part in the semifinal C/D 1 Nigerian.
The 24-year-old’s event is on Thursday, August 10, 3:30PM (Nigerian time).
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Ukogu is the first Nigerian to represent the country in rowing describing how she would love to make Nigeria proud in the rowing event.
Ukogu is a graduate of Stanford University and trained with the US team before the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Chierika Ukogu is 1st person to rep #NGR in rowing. 2day she competes in the women’s single sculls SF. #rowing http://pic.twitter.com/IfRjmhWL2C
— Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) August 9, 2016
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