About Chierika Ukogu
Born 1992. Chierika Ukogu is a Nigerian rower.
Chierika "Coco" Ukogu (born 2 October 1992) is an American-born Nigerian professional rower. During the 2015 FISA African Olympic Qualification Regatta, she qualified to represent Nigeria at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, making her the first Nigerian to achieve such feat. In order to compete in Rio, she raised $15,000 through her GoFundMe page and went on to reach the semi-finals C/D, a non-medal contention round; after placing 5th in her group.
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Who is Chierika Ukogu?
American-born Nigerian professional rower
When was Chierika Ukogu born?
Chierika Ukogu was born on 2 October 1992 in Northeast Philadelphia.
What is Chierika Ukogu's occupation?
Chierika Ukogu is a rower.
What nationality is Chierika Ukogu?
Chierika Ukogu is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chierika Ukogu. https://biography.guide/chierika-ukogu/
MLA: "Chierika Ukogu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chierika-ukogu/.
Chicago: "Chierika Ukogu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chierika-ukogu/.
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