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Maria Usifo Quotes

born 1964

Maria Usifo (born 1 August 1964) is Nigerian athlete and former Olympian.

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To become an Olympian is tough, but it is an achievable task which anyone can attain through hard work and support from their coaches and sports administrators.

My dominance in the hurdles was mainly because of my determination to become a world-class hurdler, and I ensured that I put in my best for the country in those days.

Nigerian athletes work very hard. In terms of training and seriousness, Nigerian athletes are far ahead of their European and American counterparts. What is lacking is the absence of the right facilities and this is where their foreign counterparts have an edge.

We were very dedicated and proud to wear the national colours. With support from every corner, we were always happy running for the country (Nigeria), as it was a privilege for the few of us selected to represent the country then.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Maria Usifo (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.