Charity Opara

Charity Opara (born May 20, 1972 in Owerri, Imo State) is a former Nigerian track and field athlete who mainly competed in the 400 metres. She was in particular a successful relay runner, winning the silver medal at the 1996 Olympics. She is the one generally blamed for Nigeria losing the gold medal to the U.S due to her terrible 3rd leg.

Opara was banned between 1992 and 1996 for a positive drug test.