Dominique Duncan
| Personal information | |
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| Birth name | Dominique Lynn Duncan |
| Nationality |  Nigeria |
| Born | 7 May 1990 Houston, Texas, U.S.A |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Sprint | 100m 200m 4x100m 4x200m |
| College team | Texas A&M University |
| Turned pro | 2010 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 11.30 s (2012) 200 m: 22.82 s (2014) |
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Dominique Lynn Duncan (born May 7, 1990) is an American–born Nigerian sprinter who is eligible to compete for Nigeria after switching allegiance from the United States of America.[1] Dominique is a national and African record holder after she won gold alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh in the Women's 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[2]
Career
College
On 12 June 2009, Dominique alongside Khrystal Carter, Porscha Lucas and Gabby Mayo broke the NCAA Women's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships record in the 4 × 100 metres event after clocking 42.36s before she went on to win gold in the 4 × 100 metres relay event at the 2010 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3]
In 2012, Dominique claimed bronze in the 200 metres event at the 2012 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
2014–present
After switching allegiance to Nigeria, Dominique competed at the 2014 African Championships in Athletics claiming bronze and gold at the 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay events respectively. She – alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh – won gold and set a new national record of 1:30.52s in the 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[4]
See also
References
External links
- Dominique Duncan profile at IAAF
- Dominique Duncan profile at All Athletics
