Dominique Duncan
American-Nigerian sprinter (born 1990)
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Dominique Lynn Duncan (born 7 May 1990) is an American-Nigerian sprinter who is eligible to compete for her home country Nigeria after switching allegiance from the United States of America in 2014.[1] Dominique is a national and African record holder after she won gold alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh in the Women's 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[2]
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| Nationality |  USA Nigeria | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Dominique Lynn Duncan 7 May 1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Nigeria | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sprint | 100 m 200 m 4 × 100 m 4 × 200 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Texas A&M University | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 11.30 s (2012) 200 m: 22.82 s (2014) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
College
On 12 June 2009, Dominique alongside Khrystal Carter, Porscha Lucas and Gabby Mayo broke the NCAA Women's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships record in the 4 × 100 metres event after clocking 42.36s before she went on to win gold in the 4 × 100 metres relay event at the 2010 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3]
In 2012, Dominique claimed bronze in the 200 metres event at the 2012 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[citation needed]
2014–present
After switching allegiance to Nigeria, Dominique competed at the 2014 African Championships in Athletics claiming bronze and gold at the 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay events respectively. She – alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh – won gold and set a new national record of 1:30.52s in the 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[4]
