Elizabeth Anyanacho

Elizabeth Anyanacho (born 9 April 1999) is a Nigerian taekwondo athlete. She participated at the 2019 African Games, winning a bronze medal at 67 kg.[1] She qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics, although she had not intended to compete at the Olympics until 2014.She would have been the first Nigerian to compete at her sport for 16 years if the Olympics had not been postponed. The previous competitor was Princess Dudu in 2004.[2][3]

Life

She won the 2019 Nigeria Open, in Abuja, defeating Judith Usifoh.[4]

References
  1. Busari, Niyi (2019-08-25). "Rabat 2019: Nigeria Medals Update". BSN Sports. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
  2. "Nigeria's Elizabeth Anyanacho: Inspiring a whole generation". Olympic Channel. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
  3. "Minister receives Olympic-bound Anyanacho". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-09-12. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
  4. "TaekwondoData". TaekwondoData. Retrieved 2020-10-02.


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