The development of a world class athlete is a long process. We need to put the process or system in place to discover and develop new athletes. The b… - Maria Usifo

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The development of a world class athlete is a long process. We need to put the process or system in place to discover and develop new athletes. The best way to do this is to start from the primary and secondary schools. Any potential athlete needs to be taught the basics in whatever event they are likely to participate in.

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About Maria Usifo

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

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Pen Names: Mistress of Hurdles Wild lady on the Track
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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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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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