Chioma Ajunwa’s leap of destiny
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ATLANTA, GA – JULY 27: Chioma Ajunwa of Nigeria waves to the crowd after her last jump in the Olympic women’s long jump 02 August in Atlanta. Ajunwa won the gold medal with 7.12 meters.Photo credit: DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images
By Jacob Ajom
It’s 25 years since Chioma Ajunwa won Nigeria’s first individual Olympic Gold Medal in track and Field. Here, our Deputy Sports Editor, Jacob Ajom recalls the exploits of the former athlete, now an Assistant Commissioner of Police. She has also initiated a Foundation which plans a Sports Development Centre for the training of young talents and providing them with up-to-date facilities. Read on: