Dominique Duncan

Dominique Lynn Duncan (born 7 May 1990) is an American-Nigerian sprinter who is eligible to compete for her home country Nigeria after switching allegiance from the United States of America in 2014.[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]

Dominique Duncan
Personal information
Birth nameDominique Lynn Duncan
Nationality USA
 Nigeria
Born (1990-05-07) 7 May 1990
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Sport
Country Nigeria
SportAthletics
Sprint100m
200m
4x100m
4x200m
College teamTexas A&M University
Turned pro2010
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m: 11.30 s (2012)
200 m: 22.82 s (2014)
Medal record
Women's Athletics
Representing Texas A&M University
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Gold medal – first place Oregon 2010 4x100m relay
Bronze medal – third place Iowa 2012 200m
Representing  Nigeria
African Championships in Athletics
Gold medal – first place Morocco 2014 4x100m relay
Bronze medal – third place Morocco 2014200 metres
IAAF World Relays
Gold medal – first place Nassau 2015 4x200m relay

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. Archived from the original on 19 July 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  2. Duro Ikhazuagbe (4 May 2015). "Okagbare Leads Team Nigeria to Gold in Bahamas". Thisday Live. Archived from the original on 19 July 2015. 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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