Dominique Duncan

Dominique Duncan
Personal information
Birth name Dominique Lynn Duncan
Nationality  Nigeria
Born (1990-05-07) 7 May 1990
Houston, Texas, U.S.A
Sport
Country  Nigeria
Sport Athletics
Sprint 100m
200m
4x100m
4x200m
College team Texas A&M University
Turned pro 2010
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 100 m: 11.30 s (2012)
200 m: 22.82 s (2014)

Dominique Lynn Duncan (born May 7, 1990) is an American–born Nigerian sprinter who is eligible to compete for Nigeria after switching allegiance from the United States of America.[1] Dominique is a national and African record holder after she won gold alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh in the Women's 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[2]

Career

College

On 12 June 2009, Dominique alongside Khrystal Carter, Porscha Lucas and Gabby Mayo broke the NCAA Women's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships record in the 4 × 100 metres event after clocking 42.36s before she went on to win gold in the 4 × 100 metres relay event at the 2010 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3]

In 2012, Dominique claimed bronze in the 200 metres event at the 2012 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

2014–present

After switching allegiance to Nigeria, Dominique competed at the 2014 African Championships in Athletics claiming bronze and gold at the 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay events respectively. She – alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh – won gold and set a new national record of 1:30.52s in the 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Duro Ikhazuagbe (6 May 2015). "Okagbare Condemns Resort to Foreign Athletes". Thisday Live. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  2. ↑ Duro Ikhazuagbe (4 May 2015). "Okagbare Leads Team Nigeria to Gold in Bahamas". Thisday Live. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Dominique Duncan". Texas A&M University. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  4. ↑ Bambo Akani (3 May 2015). "Nigeria's 4x200m Women take World Relay GOLD with new National Record!". Making of Champions. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
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