Francis Obikwelu

Runner

Birthday November 20, 1978

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Nigeria

Age 45 years old

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About

Nigerian sprinter who won a silver medal for Portugal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the 100 meters racer.

Before Fame

He was a soccer player in Nigeria before becoming a runner and moving to Portugal.

Trivia

He became a Portuguese citizen in 2001 and chose to run for his adoptive country.

Family Life

He was born in the Nigerian city of Onitsha, a commercial and educational center.

Associated With

He was an Olympic runner, like Galen Rupp.