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16-year-old Nigerian Ebuka Nwokeji excels on the international stage

Jul 12, 2023 | 2023 Elections | 0 comments

The extraordinary journey of 16-year-old athlete Ebuka Nwokeji, representing Nigeria internationally.

England Athletics’ selection to compete in Trinidad & Tobago’s Commonwealth Games.

Ebuka’s tale spans boundaries. He got the best of both worlds by studying in Nigeria and the UK. He was a sprinting phenomenon in both nations from an early age. The athletics community took notice of Ebuka when he won practically every race.

Ebuka joyfully joins a wave of Nigerian athletes dominating UK athletics. He has consistently won, breaking records with his speed, persistence, and dedication to perfection. He was selected to represent England in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad & Tobago.

2023 rankings show Ebuka’s skill and devotion. He leads the UK U17m 100m standings with a 10.50-second personal best (Power of 10). In the U17m 200m, he is third in the UK with a 21.36-second personal best. World Athletics ranks him sixth in the U18 100m division in Europe.

His 2023 accomplishments demonstrate his potential. Ebuka will represent England at the Commonwealth Youth Games from July 4th to July 11th. This is his chance to shine on the world stage and encourage future Nigerian athletes.

Ebuka’s recent U17m Middlesex County record is remarkable. Ade Mafe, the youngest British Olympian, held this record for 41 years. Ebuka’s accomplishment shows his skill and capacity to establish an athletic legacy.

Ebuka’s quest to represent England in the Commonwealth Games inspires Nigerians worldwide. He exemplifies the endurance, dedication, and resilience of Nigerian athletes who have succeeded internationally.