Peter Okodogbe

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Peter Okodogbe (born 27 May 1958) is a former sprinter from Nigeria who specialised in the 100 and 200 metres.

Okodobge is from Uromi, Bendel, Nigeria. [1] He initially ran for Phoenix College. [2] He was an All-American sprinter for the Arizona Wildcats track and field team, finishing 8th in the 100 m at the 1981 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. [3] [4]

In 1978 he won a silver medal at the All Africa Games. In 1980 Okodogbe competed at the Summer Olympics in Moscow, where he ran in the 100/200 metres, and reached the semi-finals of both events. He also ran in the sprint relay which finished 7th in the final.

References

  1. "New UA track attracts recruits". The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona). 23 February 1981. p. 33. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  2. "3 state teams join track field". The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona). 19 April 1980. p. 105. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  3. "Cats' Okodogbe in top sprint field". Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona). 25 April 1981. p. 9. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  4. "Okodogbe out of step as ASU runs past Cats". Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona). 10 May 1981. p. 11. Retrieved 2 September 2025.