Francis Obikwelu

January 4, 2024
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Quick Facts

Francis Obikwelu
Full Name Francis Obikwelu
Occupation Runner
Date Of Birth Nov 20, 1978(1978-11-20)
Age 46
Birthplace Onitsha
Country Nigeria
Birth City Anambra State
Horoscope Scorpio

Francis Obikwelu Biography

Name Francis Obikwelu
Birthday Nov 20
Birth Year 1978
Place Of Birth Onitsha
Home Town Anambra State
Birth Country Nigeria
Birth Sign Scorpio

Francis Obikwelu is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on November 20, 1978 in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Nigerian sprinter who took home the silver medal for Portugal in the 2004 Summer Olympics in the 100m racer.

The man was an Olympic athlete, similar to He was an Olympic runner, like Galen Rupp…

His birthplace was in the Nigerian city Onitsha which is a major commercial and educational centre.

Francis Obikwelu Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Runner
House Living in own house.

Francis Obikwelu is one of the richest Runner from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Francis Obikwelu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played soccer from Nigeria prior to becoming an aspiring runner before making the move to Portugal.

He was an Portuguese citizenship in the year 2001, and decided to run for his adopted country.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 5 in
Weight 80 kg

Francis Obikwelu height 6 ft 5 in Francis weight 80 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Francis Obikwelu Dating?

According to our records, Francis Obikwelu is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Francis Obikwelu’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Francis Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Francis Obikwelu celebrates birthday on November 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Francis Obikwelu

  1. Francis Obiorah Obikwelu, GOIH is a retired Nigerian-born Portuguese sprinter.
  2. He was born in Onitsha, Nigeria in 1978.
  3. He is known as Chico in Portugal.
  4. He won a 2004 Olympic silver medal in the 100 metres.
  5. He set a European record at 9.86 seconds in the same race.
  6. He became a Portuguese citizen in October 2001.
  7. He was voted Waterford Crystal European Male Athlete of the Year for 2006.
  8. He won 100 metre and 200 metre gold at the 2006 European Championships in Athletics.
  9. He won gold in the 2009 Lusophony Games.
  10. He was the 1996 world junior champion over 100 and 200 metres.

Who is the fastest man in Portugal?

EventRecordAthlete
100 m| 9.86 (+0.6 m/s)| Francis Obikwelu
150 m (bend)| 15.02 + (+1.2 m/s)| Francis Obikwelu
150 m (straight)| 15.34 (-1.1 m/s)| Francis Obikwelu
200 m| 20.01 (+1.6 m/s)| Francis Obikwelu

Where is Francis Obikwelu from?

Onitsha, Nigeria

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