Ime Akpan
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Ime Akpan ⓘ (born 27 April 1972) is a Nigerian track and field athlete, who competed in the women's 100 metres hurdling event during her career. She is a one-time Olympian (1996), and won a gold medal at the 1991 All-Africa Games in Cairo, Egypt.
Akpan was an All-American hurdler for the Arizona State Sun Devils track and field team, finishing runner-up in the 100 metres hurdles at the 1993 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Earlier, she was an All-American for the Utah State Aggies track and field team, finishing 4th in the 55 metres hurdles at the 1990 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Nigeria | |||||
| 1991 | Universiade | Sheffield, United Kingdom | 8th | 100 m hurdles | 13.74 |
| All-Africa Games | Cairo, Egypt | 1st | 100 m hurdles | 13.44 | |
| 1992 | African Championships | Belle Vue Maurel, Mauritius | 1st | 100 m hurdles | 13.14 |
| World Cup | Havana, Cuba | 6th | 100 m hurdles | 13.57 | |
| 1993 | Universiade | Buffalo, United States | – | 100 m hurdles | DQ |
| 1995 | Universiade | Fukuoka, Japan | 4th | 100 m hurdles | 13.11 |
| All-Africa Games | Harare, Zimbabwe | 3rd | 100 m hurdles | 13.09 | |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 26th (q) | 100 m hurdles | 13.11 |
External links
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. . Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from on 13 November 2012.
- at World Athletics