Birth name Dominique Lynn Duncan Name Dominique Duncan Nationality Nigeria | Country Nigeria Turned pro 2010 Sport Athletics | |
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Born 7 May 1990 (age 33) ( 1990-05-07 ) Houston, Texas, U.S.A Sprint 100m
200m
4x100m
4x200m Personal best(s) 100 m: 11.30 s (2012)
200 m: 22.82 s (2014) | ||
College team Texas A&M University | ||
Dominique Lynn Duncan (born May 7, 1990) is an American–born Nigerian sprinter who is eligible to compete for Nigeria after switching allegiance from the United States of America. Dominique is a national and African record holder after she won gold alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh in the Women's 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.
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On 12 June 2009, Dominique alongside Khrystal Carter, Porscha Lucas and Gabby Mayo broke the NCAA Women's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships record in the 4 × 100 metres event after clocking 42.36s before she went on to win gold in the 4 × 100 metres relay event at the 2010 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
In 2012, Dominique claimed bronze in the 200 metres event at the 2012 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
2014–present
After switching allegiance to Nigeria, Dominique competed at the 2014 African Championships in Athletics claiming bronze and gold at the 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay events respectively. She – alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh – won gold and set a new national record of 1:30.52s in the 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.
