Peter Okodogbe

Peter Okodogbe (born 27 May 1958) is a former sprinter from Nigeria who specialised in the 100 and 200 metres.

Okodobge is from Uromi, Bendel, Nigeria.[1] He initially ran for Phoenix College.[2] He was an All-American sprinter for the Arizona Wildcats track and field team, finishing 8th in the 100 m at the 1981 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3][4]

In 1978 he won a silver medal at the All Africa Games. In 1980 Okodogbe competed at the Summer Olympics in Moscow, where he ran in the 100/200 metres, and reached the semi-finals of both events. He also ran in the sprint relay which finished 7th in the final.

References

  1. ^ "New UA track attracts recruits". The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona). 23 February 1981. p. 33. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  2. ^ "3 state teams join track field". The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona). 19 April 1980. p. 105. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Cats' Okodogbe in top sprint field". Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona). 25 April 1981. p. 9. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Okodogbe out of step as ASU runs past Cats". Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona). 10 May 1981. p. 11. Retrieved 2 September 2025.


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