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Morolake Akinosun

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American track runner

Morolake Akinosun
Personal information
NationalityNigerian/American
Born (1994-05-17)May 17, 1994 (age 30)
Lagos,Nigeria
EducationUniversity of Illinois,University of Texas
Alma materUniversity of Texas
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)[1]
Weight133 lb (60 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportTrack and field
EventSprinting

Morolake Akinosun (born May 17, 1994) is a Nigerian-born American former trackrunner who competed at the2016 Summer Olympics inRio de Janeiro. She won a team gold medal at the2015 Pan-American Games inToronto in the 4 x 100-meter relay. She is only the second woman ever to score in four events at anNCAA Outdoor Championships in consecutive seasons. She is a four time NCAA 4 x 100 champion. Akinosun won a gold medal at the2013 USA Junior Championships, in the 100m (11.64).

Rio 2016 Summer Olympics

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Akinosun was part of thegold medal winning 100-meter relay team, withTianna Bartoletta,Allyson Felix, andEnglish Gardner. She was replaced for the final byTori Bowie after having run in two qualifying races.[2]

NCAA

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Morolake Akinosun is aTexas Longhorns track and field alum and won 13Big 12 Conference titles.[3][4] Morolake Akinosun is a 13-timeUSTFCCCANCAA Division I First-TeamAll-American (11 at Texas; 2 at Illinois) and 9-timeUSTFCCCA Second-TeamAll-American (5 at Texas; 4 at Illinois).

YearBig 12 ConferenceIndoorNCAA Division IIndoorBig 12 ConferenceOutdoorNCAA Division IOutdoor
2015–1660 metres 7.30 1st60 metres7.21 4th100 metres 11.32 w(0.1) 1st100 metres11.07 w(2.6) 3rd
200 metres 23.33 5th200 metres23.35 9th200009200 metres22.54 w(1.9) 4th
2014–1560 metres 7.23 1st60 metres7.33 9th100 metres 11.00 w(3.5) 1st100 metres10.97 w(3.1) 2nd
200 metres 23.37 2nd200 metres23.69 14th200 metres22.68 w(3.5) 1st200 metres22.52 w(1.9) 5th
2013–1460 metres 7.29 1st60 metres7.23 4th100 metres 10.96 w(2.6) 1st100 metres11.33 w(−3.4) 2nd
200 metres 23.54 2nd200 metres23.78 14th200 metres 22.17 (w) w(4.3) 1st200 metres22.89 w(2.2) 5th

Morolake Akinosun as anIllinois Fighting Illini freshman won aBig Ten Conference in 60 meters in 2013.[5][6]

YearBig Ten ConferenceIndoorNCAA Division IIndoorBig Ten ConferenceOutdoorNCAA Division IOutdoor
2012–1360 metres 7.32 1st60 metres7.39 14th100 metres 11.36 w(2.6) 2nd100 metres11.41 w(0.9) 8th
200 metres 23.47 2nd200 metres23.55 12th200 metres 24.49 w(2.6) 8th200 metres23.52 w(2.7) 19th

Prep

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Morolake Akinosun earned all stateIllinois High School Association honors four years (2009, 10, 11, 12) forWaubonsie Valley High School.

In 2012, Akinosun was 100m Illinois state 3A champion in 11.41 US#2 IL#1 w(1.7).

In 2011, Akinosun titled in theAAU Junior Olympic Games 100m (11.62 w(−1.3)) and 200m (23.73 w(−2.1)). In the 2011 AAU Junior Olympic semi-final, Akinosun ran 100 meters in 11.42 US#5 IL#1 pre w(1.2) and 200 meters in 23.49 US#6 IL#1 pre w(−1.8).

YearIllinois High School AssociationOutdoor
2011–12100 metres 11.41 w(1.7) 1st
200 metres 24.34 w(−0.9) 3rd
2010–11100 metres 11.61 w(1.6) 2nd
2009–10100 metres 11.97 4th
200 metres 24.90 5th

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Personal life

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Morolake is ofYorubaNigerian descent.[8][9][10] Morolake was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She migrated to the United States with her family just 2 years after she was born. She is the middle child of three girls.[11] She announced her retirement from professional track in 2024 and is currently leading athlete relations atGrand Slam Track.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^"Morolake Akinosun". Rio 2016. Archived fromthe original on August 6, 2016. RetrievedAugust 7, 2016.
  2. ^"Waubonsie Valley's Morolake Akinosun takes Olympic gold as part of 400 relay - Chicago Tribune".Chicago Tribune. August 20, 2016.
  3. ^"Morolake Akinosun University of Texas Longhorns results".Track & Field Results Reporting System (TFRRS). July 9, 2016. RetrievedNovember 14, 2016.
  4. ^"Morolake Akinosun University of Texas Longhorns profile".Texas Longhorns. July 30, 2016. RetrievedNovember 14, 2016.
  5. ^"Morolake Akinosun University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign results".Track & Field Results Reporting System (TFRRS). June 9, 2013. RetrievedNovember 14, 2016.
  6. ^"Morolake Akinosun University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign profile".Illinois Fighting Illini. June 30, 2013. RetrievedNovember 14, 2016.
  7. ^"Morolake Akinosun Waubonsie Valley High School results". Dyestat. June 3, 2012. RetrievedNovember 14, 2016.
  8. ^Yahaya Balogun (August 22, 2016)."Morolake Akinosun: A Nigerian hero".The Guardian. Arizona, USA.
  9. ^"Wow!! Nigerian Pastor's Daughter "Morolake Akinosun" Win Gold For America".Aeroberry. August 22, 2016. RetrievedFebruary 8, 2017.
  10. ^"Morolake Akinosun Prophesied This into Her Life Five Years Ago, And It Has Happened Just The Way She Said It!".Woman. August 3, 2016. RetrievedFebruary 8, 2017.
  11. ^"About".Morolake Akinosun. RetrievedApril 3, 2020.
  12. ^"Instagram".www.instagram.com. RetrievedNovember 17, 2024.
  13. ^"Instagram".www.instagram.com. RetrievedNovember 17, 2024.

External links

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USA Indoor Track and Field Championships winners in women's60 m(40 yards, 50 m, 50 yards, 60 yards, 55 m)
1927–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–present
USA Track & Field
Notes
* Distances have varied as follows: 40 yards (1927–32), 50 meters (1933–54), 50 yards (1956–64), 60 yards (1965–86), 55 meters (1987–90)
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