Patience Okoro
Nigerian athlete
About Patience Okoro
Born 1984. Patience Okoro is a Nigerian heptathlete.
Patience Okoro (born 10 July 1984) is a Nigerian heptathlete. She won a gold medal in heptathlon at the 2008 African Championships in Athletics held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Career In one of her earliest international senior performances, she started during the 2003 All-Africa Games in Abuja, Nigeria where she won her first international bronze medal. She later placed fifth at the 2006 Africa Championships in Athletics and fourth at the 2011 All-Africa Games competitions. Okoro also won silver medal at the 2007 All-Africa Games and a bronze medal during the 2003 events. Achievements
African Championships
All African Games Representing 2003Athletics at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games Hyderabad IndiaWomen's heptathlonDNF
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Who is Patience Okoro?
Nigerian athlete
When was Patience Okoro born?
Patience Okoro was born on 10 July 1984.
What is Patience Okoro's occupation?
Patience Okoro is a heptathlete.
What nationality is Patience Okoro?
Patience Okoro is Nigerian.
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