Emma Ania facts for kids
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| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 7 February 1980 (age 45) Islington, London |
| Height | 173 cm |
| Weight | 63 kg |
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| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Sprints |
| Club | Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers |
Emma Iwebunor Ania is a former track and field sprint athlete who ran for Great Britain in international competitions. She was known for her speed in short-distance running events.
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Early Life and Education
Emma Ania was born on February 7, 1980, in Islington, London. She went to St Thomas More School in Wood Green. After finishing school, she continued her education at Brunel University, where she studied biology.
Competing for Great Britain
Emma Ania was a talented sprinter who competed in many important races. In 2004, she took part in the 2004 AAA Championships. In the 100 metres race, she finished in third place, right behind another strong runner, Abi Oyepitan.
The 2008 Beijing Olympics
One of the biggest moments in Emma Ania's career was representing Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. She was part of the 4×100 metres relay team. A relay race is where four athletes run short distances one after another, passing a baton between them.
Emma Ania's teammates for the relay were Jeanette Kwakye, Montell Douglas, and Emily Freeman. In their first race, called a heat, they ran very well. They finished second, just behind the team from Belgium, and ahead of teams from Brazil and Nigeria. Their time was 43.02 seconds, which was the fourth fastest time among all sixteen countries competing.
This excellent performance meant they qualified for the final race. However, in the final, the team faced a challenge. They were unable to finish the race because of a mistake during one of the baton exchanges. In relay races, passing the baton smoothly is very important, and sometimes errors can happen. Even though they didn't finish the final, reaching the Olympic final was a significant achievement for the team.
External links
- Emma Ania at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Emma Ania at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Emma Ania at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Emma Ania at Team GB (archived)
- Emma Ania at the Commonwealth Games FederationLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Emma Ania para niños
