Nigeria’s Idara Otu (middle), track and field, will run in the semifinals of the 4×400 meters on August 10. She is a two-time All-American who ran at Stanford and is a Nigerian-American. She lived in Brooklyn before going to Stanford and graduating in 2009. Last time Nigeria won a medal in the event was a silver medal in 1996. You can follow Idara’s London experience by visiting her blog.

Q. What’s your inspiration as an athlete?
A. As an individual and as an athlete, I put a lot of faith and trust in God… Continue reading →

LONDON (BP) — U.S. archers Jacob Wukie and Jennifer Nichols each lost in their second-round matches July 31, ending their Olympics competition in 2012.

“It’s a little bit sad that it’s already over after working so long for this,” Nichols said. “But it’s a season of life. Even though the Olympic Games are an incredible experience, I definitely think that there are also other highlights in life…” Continue reading →

LONDON (BP) — When U.S. diver David Boudia looks at the bronze medal he won July 30 with his teammate Nick McCrory in the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform event, he sees change.

Boudia and McCrory put together six solid dives for a score of 463.47 points to finish third behind the teams from China (gold) and Mexico (silver) and ahead of the hometown team from Great Britain.

Boudia, making his second Olympics appearance, said at this year’s Games he has a “totally different mind frame” from what he did four years ago.

“Going into 2008, I was just excited to be on the team, and it was deer in the headlights,” Boudia said. “I was chasing after things that are temporary…” Continue reading →