About Halimat Ismaila
Born 1984. Halimat Ismaila is a Nigerian sprinter and athletics competitor.
Halimat Oyinoza Ismaila (born 3 July 1984 in Ilorin, Kwara) is a Nigerian track and field athlete who won a bronze medal in 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Ismalia was an All-American sprinter for the UTEP Miners track and field team, finishing 6th in the 4 × 100 m at the 2008 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Ismaila represented Nigeria at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing competing at the 100 metres sprint. In her first round heat she placed fourth in a time of 11.72 which was not enough to advance to the second round.
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Who is Halimat Ismaila?
Nigerian sprinter
When was Halimat Ismaila born?
Halimat Ismaila was born on 3 July 1984 in Ilorin.
What is Halimat Ismaila's occupation?
Halimat Ismaila is a sprinter and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Halimat Ismaila?
Halimat Ismaila is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Halimat Ismaila. https://biography.guide/halimat-ismaila/
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