Ngozi Onwumere (born January 23, 1992) is an American sprinter and bobsledder who competes internationally for Nigeria. In track, Onwumere specializes in the 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay.
Ngozi claimed gold alongside Blessing Okagbare, Lawretta Ozoh and Cecilia Francis in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2015 All-Africa Games in Brazzaville, Congo.
She also represented Nigeria at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas; she represented Nigeria at the 2018 Winter Olympics in 2-women bobsled.
Onwumere was born and raised in Mesquite, Texas, where she graduated from Mesquite High School. She attended the University of Houston.
Ngozi Onwumere holds the position as a “Brakeman” on Nigeria’s team. She was born to a parent from Umuchima in Imo State and raised in Mesquite, Texas where she graduated from Mesquite High School.
Before she joined the Bobsled team in 2016, she specializes in the 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres and 4×100 metres relay and competes internationally for Nigeria.
Similar to the sledge driver, she also earned a scholarship to study at the University of Houston where she met Seun Adigun who discussed with her about representing Nigeria in bobsled.
“I didn’t know what bobsled was, so I wasn’t quick to answer and agree. But then I needed something new and adventurous, so I took the offer” said Onwumere.
Her first step into the spotlight was when she won the 4×100 metres relay at the 2015 All-Africa Games in Brazzaville, Congo where she runs alongside with famous Nigeria athletes such as Blessing Okagbare, Lawretta Ozoh and Cecilia Francis.
She represented Nigeria at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas. Aside from bobsled, she likes dancing, singing and outdoors activities.
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