Olusoji Fasuba
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Olusoji Adetokunbo Fasuba (born 9 July 1984) is a Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.[1] He was the African record holder in the event with 9.85 seconds until Akani Simbine broke it in July 2021 with 9.84 seconds.
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Nationality | Nigerian |
Born | (1984-07-09) 9 July 1984 (age 39) |
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
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Sport | Running |
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Personal best(s) | 100m: 9.85 200m: 20.52 |
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He was a member of the Nigerian bronze medal winning team in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2004 Olympic Games. The same year he won the African Championships in 100 metres. He won the silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games behind Asafa Powell[2] and was the indoor world champion over 60 metres in 2008, becoming the first African to complete the feat.