Tag: Grace Nwokocha

Nigerian International Sprinter Banned for Dropping

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Grace Nwokocha, the popular Nigerian sprinter, has been banned for three years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced on Friday. Nwokocha, who won gold in the 4x100m relay at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, tested positive for Ostarine and Ligandrol, two anabolic agents in a sample collected on August 3, 2022. The AIU said that […]

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Nwokocha, Nigeria's Last Hope for Olympic Women's Medal Kicked Out

Nwokocha, Nigeria’s Last Hope for Olympic Women’s Medal Knocked Out

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Nigeria records another setback as Grace Nwokocha, its last hope for for the Tokyo Olympic women’s 100m medal has been knocked out. This comes after Blessing Okagbare, one of the underdogs for the 100m final was suspended for doping on Saturday (July 31st). Okagbare (32) tested positive for growth hormone. She becomes the first athlete […]

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