Stephanie Kalu

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Stephanie Kalu
Personal information
Birth nameStephanie C. Kalu
NationalityFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Born (1993-05-08) 8 May 1993 (age 31)
Texas, United States
Height1.56 m (5 ft 1+12 in)
Sport
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Sport Athletics
Sprint 100m
200m
4x100m
College teamSMU Athletics
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m: 11.33 s (2013)
60 m: 7.28 s (2014)

Stephanie Kalu (born 8 May 1993) is an American born Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 x 100 metres. [1] She has represented Nigeria at several meets including the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics, 2013 Summer Universiade and the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. She will also compete at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics while representing Nigeria. [2]

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