About Charity Opara
Born 1972. Charity Opara is a Nigerian athletics competitor and sprinter.
Charity Opara-Asonze (born 20 May 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.
Opara was banned between 1992 and 1996 for a positive drug test.
Personal bests 100 metres - 11.40 (1999) 200 metres - 22.60 (1992) 400 metres - 49.29 (1998) Long jump - 6.55 m (1994)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Charity Opara?
Nigerian sprinter
When was Charity Opara born?
Charity Opara was born on 20 May 1972 in Owerri.
What is Charity Opara's occupation?
Charity Opara is an athletics competitor and sprinter.
What nationality is Charity Opara?
Charity Opara is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charity Opara. https://biography.guide/charity-opara/
MLA: "Charity Opara." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charity-opara/.
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