Francis Obikwelu

Francis Obikwelu
Obikwelu in 2011
Personal information
Full nameFrancis Obiorah Obikwelu
NationalityPortuguese
Born (1978-11-22) 22 November 1978 (age 45)
Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)100 metres, 200 metres

Francis Obiorah Obikwelu, GOIH (born 22 November 1978) is a retired Nigerian-born Portuguese sprinter, who specialized in 100 metres and 200 metres. He was the 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the 100 metres. In the same race, he set the European record in the event at 9.86 seconds, which stood for nearly 17 years. At club level, he was a professional athlete for Sporting CP.[1]

  1. ^ "Francis Obikwelu - o Perfil do homem mais rápido da Europa". Francis Obikwelu - o Perfil do homem mais rápido da Europa (in Portuguese). 16 August 2008. Retrieved 6 March 2024.