Simi Adeagbo's journey in the Skeleton event is one that can be tagged a dream come true for this young and talented Nigerian.
Set to participate in the 2018 winters Olympics, Simi has made history not just in Nigeria but in Africa as being the first African to be represented in the winter Olympics event.
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The ever smiling Simi took to her Instagram account to share the awesome news. She posted a photo proudly holding the Nigerian flag with the caption "It’s official! I’m an Olympian! I’m honored to be the 1st Nigerian, African & Black female athlete to be represented in the sport of Skeleton at the Winter Olympics! Faith has turned my God-given dream into a reality! Thx everyone for all ur love & support. Next stop is Pyeongchang! #breakingbarriers #historyinthemaking #bsfnigeria #godissogood @candicewardphotography"
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Simi's participation in the Winter Olympics means Nigeria will be represented in two games at the event – that’s including bobsled in which our team of three amazing women will be making their own history.
While Adeagbo was making global history in New York, she also achieved a personal best and had the fastest push start of the day – finishing the race in third place.
NAIJ.com previously reported that Nigeria will be represented at the Winter Olympics for the first time ever thanks to the efforts of three devoted women who qualified for the bobsled event.
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Driver Seun Adigun and brakewomen Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga completed the fifth of their required five qualifying races to become the first African team, men or women, to qualify in the Bobsled category.
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