Saul Weigopwa

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Saul Weigopwa
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Born (1984-06-14) 14 June 1984 (age 39)
Medal record
Men’s Athletics
Representing Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2004 Athens 4x400m Relay

Saul Weigopwa (born 14 June 1984 in Song, Nigeria) is a Nigerian athlete, who specializes in the 400 m, where his personal best is 45.00s (a result he has achieved twice).

At the 2004 Summer Olympic Games Weigopwa competed in 400 m, where he was knocked out in the semi-finals with 45.67s. He was also part of the Nigerian team that won the bronze medal in 4 × 400 m relay.


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