Georgette Nkoma
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Georgette Nkoma is a Cameroon
ian sprinter.
At the 1996 African Championships
she won gold medals in both 100
and 200 metres
. She also competed at the World Championships in 1993, 1995 and 1997, as well as in 4 x 100 m relay
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
without reaching the final.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
ian sprinter.
At the 1996 African Championships
1996 African Championships in Athletics
-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics...
she won gold medals in both 100
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
and 200 metres
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
. She also competed at the World Championships in 1993, 1995 and 1997, as well as in 4 x 100 m relay
Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Women's 4 x 100 metre relay
These are the official results of the Women's 4x100m Relay event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There were 22 nations competing.-Medalists:* Athletes who participated in the heats only and received medals.-Final classification:...
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
without reaching the final.