Mary Onyali-Omagbemi

Mary Onyali has truly made a name for herself in the track and field world, establishing several prestigious marks on the way. Popularly called the Queen of Nigerian sprints, Mary continues to hold the Nigerian 200 meters record, and is still ranked in the top 10 of the collegiate all time list in both the 100 and 200 meters.

Mary Onyali-Omagbemi won the bronze medal in 4x100 metres relay at the 1992 Summer Olympics and in 200 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

She performed especially well in the All-Africa Games, winning a total of 7 individual medals in the short sprints. She won 100 metres in 1991, 1995 and 2003 and took a bronze medal in 1987. Gold medals in 200 metres were taken in 1987, 1995 and 2003. Furthermore, the Nigerian 4x100m relay team won all races between 1987 and 2003, at the African Games.

Mary is married to marrying Victor Omagbemi.

Personal bests

* 100 metres - 10.97 (1993)
* 200 metres - 22.07 (1996)
* 400 metres - 54.21 (2000)

Source: Maryonyali.com

Comments

Mary Agbo said…

All hail an AMAZON!We are yet to have another MARY ONYALI. even with what Blessing Okagbere is doing she can never be a Mary Onyali! All hail the Queen of the track.
Mary CharlyBoy Magazine.

2 September 2010 at 13:56

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