I regretted not going far at the Seoul Olympics due to what… - Maria Usifo

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I regretted not going far at the Seoul Olympics due to what happened to me at the Games. It was the second round of our 400m hurdles and an athlete crossed my lane and collided with me. I fell down and could not finish the race. I was rushed to the hospital and ended the Olympics with the Plaster of Paris (POP). I was very sad because I was unable to achieve my aims and target and I will never forget that incident in my life

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Maria Usifo (born 1 August 1964) is Nigerian athlete and former Olympian.

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Alternative Names: Wild lady on the Track • Mistress of Hurdles

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Nigerian athletes work very hard. In terms of training and seriousness, Nigerian athletes are far ahead of their European and American counterparts. What is lacking is the absence of the right facilities and this is where their foreign counterparts have an edge.

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