Here is a list of over 20 athletes of Nigerian descent who participated in the recently concluded 2024 Olympics for other countries.
Following the conclusion of the 2024 Olympics in Paris questions as to how many athletes of Nigerian descent had actively participated in the event have been raised with others also wanting to know which of these athletes had gone home with medals.
Which Nigerian athlete won a medal at the Olympics 2024?
No Nigerian representing the country won a medal at the 2024 Olympics but Athletes of Nigerian descent picked up numerous gold, silver and bronze medals.
Here is a table with the the athletes of Nigerian descent who actively participated in the Olympics for another country:
| Athlete | Sport | Country | Medal(s) Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemi Adekoya | Athletics | Bahrain | – |
| Yemisi Ogunleye | Athletics | Germany | Gold |
| Bam Adebayo | Basketball | United States | Gold |
| Annette Echikunwoke | Athletics | United States | Silver |
| Chiaka Ogbogu | Volleyball | United States | Silver |
| Keturah Orji | Athletics | United States | – |
| Yemi Mary John | Athletics | United Kingdom | Bronze |
| Victoria Ohuruogu | Athletics | United Kingdom | Bronze |
| Lawrence Okoye | Athletics | United Kingdom | – |
| Tade Ojora | Athletics | United Kingdom | – |
| Eva Okaro | Swimming | United Kingdom | – |
| Salwa Eid Naser (Ebelechukwu A. Agbapuonwu) | Athletics | Bahrain | Silver |
| Samu Omorodion | Football | Spain | Gold |
| Omoruyi O Loveth | Volleyball | Italy | Gold |
| Rhasidat Adeleke | Athletics | Ireland | – |
| Eseosa F Desalu | Athletics | Italy | – |
| Chituru Ali | Athletics | Italy | – |
| Michael Obasuyi | Athletics | Belgium | – |
| Duan Asemota | Athletics | Canada | – |
| Yvonne Ejim | Basketball | Canada | – |
| Michael Olise | Football | France | Silver |
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