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Tina Iheagwam (born 3 April 1968) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the 100 metres.
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Tina Iheagwam (born 3 April 1968) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the 100 metres.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Nigeria | |||||
| 1986 | World Junior Championships | Athens, Greece | 1st | 100m | 11.34 (wind: +0.9 m/s) |
| 3rd | 4 × 100 m relay | 44.13 | |||
| 1987 | All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya | 1st | 100 m | 11.32 |
| 3rd | 200 m | 23.56 | |||
World U20 Champions in women's 100 metres | |
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