Former Sonics athlete, Christy Udoh, made her Olympics debut this week in London, competing for Nigeria in the Women’s 200 meter dash and the 4×100 relay. In the 200 she finished 5th in her first round heat and did not advance. In the 4×100 relay, she helped the Nigerian team claim the 8th qualifying spot and into the final where they eventually finished in 4th place.
Former Sonics athlete and current Texas Longhorn track star, Christy Udoh, recently placed 3rd in the Women’s 200 meter dash at Nigeria’s national track and field championships, thereby earning her spot on their Olympic team. Before signing with the University of Texas, Christy ran for Westbury High School in Houston.