Rio Olympics: Chierika Ukogu finishes second in rowing finals
– Chierika Ukogu finished second in the 100m rowing finals
– The American-Nigerian will not get a medal for her efforts
Nigeria’s Chierika Ukogu who has emerged 2nd in women’s single 100m sculls final D.
Chierika Ukogu finished second in rowing sculls finals
Unfortunately Ukogu does not qualify for a medal but her achievement would mean her ranking would definitely shoot up.
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The now legendary rower qualified for the final after she finished fourth in the semi-final with a total time of 8:18:55 while in the final she finished with a total time of 7.44.76.
We celebrate with Chierika Ukogu who has emerged 2nd in women’s single sculls final D. #TeamNigeria #rowing #NGR pic.twitter.com/tOx1lqmXL5
— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) August 13, 2016
We also need to mention that Chierika’s 2nd place finish in final D won’t attract a medal instead a boost in her ranking. #rowing #ngr
— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) August 13, 2016
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